2 Messy Bun Hairstyles Step by Step Tutorial, by Amanda Shelner Hair and Style on YouTube. 3 min 6 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 6 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Brush your hair back and give the roots a light spray of dry shampoo. This adds grit so fine hair grips instead of sliding out of the bun.
Gather everything into a high ponytail and secure it with a hair tie. Keep the ponytail slightly loose so the scalp is not pulled tight.
Pull the tail halfway through the tie on the last wrap to form a loose loop. Leave the ends hanging out for now.
Fan the loop out with your fingers and tug small sections to widen it. This is what makes a thin bun look full.
Wrap the loose ends around the base of the bun and pin them underneath. Push the pins in pointing toward the centre of the bun.
For the second method, skip the ponytail and hold all your hair as if making a ponytail. Twist it loosely upward into a rope.
Coil the twisted rope around itself into a bun and slide a hair tie over the whole shape. Do not twist tightly or it will look flat.
Pull out a few strands at the front and above the ears for a soft, undone finish. Set the bun with a light mist of hairspray.
Tips and common mistakes
Second day hair holds a bun far better than freshly washed hair, so plan around your wash schedule.
Do not smooth the hair down too much, since a little mess is what gives the bun its texture.
Pin the ends before you fan out the bun, or the shape will collapse as you work.
If the bun feels loose, add one pin horizontally through the base rather than wrapping the tie tighter.
Questions
Will this work on short hair?
It works best on medium to long hair. If your hair is shorter, use a smaller hair tie and pin the ends flat against the base instead of wrapping them.
How do I stop a messy bun from falling out?
Add texture with dry shampoo first and always pin the base, not just the loop. Two crossed pins hold better than one straight pin.
Can I sleep in it?
You can, but loosen the tie and remove the pins first. Sleeping in a tight bun can pull on the roots and leave a crease.
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