The messy bun has been one of the big hairstyle trends for a while. We'll show you how to style the "messy bun" perfectly.
The hype about the messy bun
There is hardly a woman who does not succumb to it: the messy bun hype. Why do we all love the hairstyle so much? Because it looks so perfectly imperfect, is super practical in everyday life and is suitable for every hair structure. Celebrities and bloggers made the look suitable for going out and now hardly anyone wants to do without it! In contrast to all other bun variants, the charm of the messy bun lies in its casualness, as the topknot looks absolutely effortless and casual in the ideal case. And especially on warm days, the bun offers the perfect hairstyle: All hair is removed from the face and the neck is also free for a cooling breeze that blows around our shoulders!
This is how the messy bun works: entry-level variant
Are you still inexperienced with buns? Then try the beginner's version.
And it works like this: Take all of your hair together and tie it in a high ponytail. Carefully pull on individual strands with your fingers. This gives the hair on the hair band more structure and hold. Then twist the entire braid and wrap it around the hair band. Fix with another band, put a bit of hairspray over it – the trendy hairstyle is ready!
If you have very thick hair and need a little more hold, you can strengthen your hairstyle with bobby pins. To do this, slide the bobby pins into the outside of the bun and diagonally inwards towards the hair elastic.
This is how it gets messy: For a messy bun, of course, not everything must be accurate. To finish, run the flat of your hand over your neck so that small hairs loosen. Also pull out thinner strands at the temples. Likewise on the bun itself: Here, too, you can loosen a few individual strands that casually fall out of the bun. If you like, you can also rub the top hair and fluff it up a bit.
The advanced messy bun guide
Anyone who has tried the trend hairstyle several times can also dare to try the professional version. It works even faster if you know how to do it.
Version 1: To do this, simply gather the hair back in a ponytail at the back of the head. Hold the loose braid with one hand, twist it with the other and twist it into a snail shell. Fix with a hair band and pull the bun slightly apart with your fingers, loosen a few strands – the topknot is done!
Variant 2: Alternatively, you can pull the hair on the top of your head into a pigtail and pull it only halfway through an elastic band to create a loop. Then pull the hair through the hair tie again and then tighten the messy bun. As a final step, you can pull the bun and individual strands apart a little.
Professional tricks for the messy bun
- It is particularly gentle on the hair if you do not use a classic hair tie, but choose a large, thick hair band or an invisibobble.
- Tip for thin hair: First gently tease the fine strands of hair. That makes for more abundance.
- Do you want a little more variety? Then just grab the top hair and conjure up a little messy bun. Leave the lower hair open.
- If the hair is freshly washed, it often has little hold. A little styling spray or dry shampoo gives the mane more grip and hold.
- If you have a pony, you can either leave it open or put it back with bobby pins.
- With thick or knotted hair, styling buns upside down can make things easier for yourself.
- It is best not to comb your hair before styling. Then they are more handy.
- If you want to give the topknot a glamorous touch, you can of course still grab hair accessories and pimp the bun with a hair chain, a brooch or something similar.
Are you looking for more stylish hairstyles? Here you can find out how the half bun works and what the banana bun is all about. And of course you can also style your hair in a deep bun: Here you can find out everything about the low bun!
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