Messy buns have been around for as long as any of us can remember. There is quite the variation now. Half the time, girls knot their hair on the top of their head with no real plan. It wasn’t meant to be that cute it was just an easy way to get your long hair into an updo without much fuss.
Messy buns have come a long way since we were twelve and carefree. There are so many cute messy bun updos you can pull off. The best part is the fact that they are so easy. You might not even know there’s a variety of techniques for buns. But there is, and I’m here to give you the complete rundown of the best messy buns and how you can achieve them. All you’re going to need is a few bobby pins and a little technique!
Tips for the Cutest Buns
Most people don’t realize the time and effort that goes into a cute bun, but it doesn't have to be hard at all. You can achieve a cute bun no matter how long or short your hair is. Well, as long as you have about shoulder length hair. I have a few tips to help you get the most out of your messy bun!
First off, have bobby pins on hand. Depending on what you’re doing you might not need them. But they can be convenient when you’re trying to reposition or keep a bun in place. A few bobby pins at the base of any bun will keep it secure all day!
Don’t be afraid to add a little volume and texture. If you have hair that hasn’t been washed for a day, or a few days, a bit of dry shampoo will absorb any oils. It will also help it hold together better!
Teasing can also be helpful if you’re tired of flat hair. By teasing the top portion of your hair, you can add a little volume on top and keep your hair looking cute and fresh.
If you have long hair, you should wrap the ends of your hair around the base of your bun. Positioning the hair properly will add security and get them out of the way. Then you can style the rest around the base by pulling on pieces to loosen them. You can also pin segments of the bun down to hide the ponytail holder.
If you have very short hair, it can be hard to get a full looking bun. A useful tool you can use to make up for the length is a bun kit or a DIY sock bun. All you have to do is put your hair in a ponytail and pull the ponytail through the donut. Then you can pin your hair around the tool to get the perfect bun. By leaving a few loose pieces and tugging on the bun, you can get the cute messy bun style this way too!
Pulling pieces out or leaving your bangs down is another cute way to spice up your look. That will help frame your face when the rest of your hair is up! Half the time I cut bang into my hairstyle so I can do this.
Messy Bun Updos for Long Hair
It’s probably the easiest to get a cute messy bun with long hair. You have much more length to play with. There are a few easy ways to make your messy buns look perfect. For one thing, you can tease the front of your hair to get a little extra volume. I recommend this for long hair especially because you have the extra length. So pulling at the front to make it looser is much easier without pulling hair out of the bun entirely.
How to Do a Messy Bun with Long Hair
There are a few different ways, but I wanted to give you some easy updos for long hair. First, you can put your hair in the ponytail holder. Typically you can pull your hair through the tie about three times. On the last loop, don’t pull your hair the whole way through. Then you will have the beginning of your bun. From there you can wrap the loose ends around the base and pin them in place. Then take the bun you made and play with it a little. Pull on pieces to make them looser, fan it out to make it fuller, and pin down the sides. It comes down to whatever you want to do! Don’t be afraid to watch a messy bun tutorial or get creative.
Another fantastic thing about having long hair is the fact that you can do more variations of messy buns. You could split your hair down the middle and tie these two sections together in a knot. Then pin any extra into place to hide the ends for a low bun.
Or you could put your hair into a high ponytail, split it in half, and twist both sections separately and twist them together. Twisting the full twisted ponytail into a high bun.
You could also go for a half up half down bun to keep the length but keep the top section out of the way. Braiding the top back and then putting the rest into a messy bun is also an option. There are so many different ways to accomplish a cute updo without much effort!
Messy Buns for Medium or Short Hair
The most comfortable messy bun for short hair is to take the top of your hair and twist it up. Leave the bottom half down for a half up half down hairstyle. You can twist it up into a little cinnamon bun and pin it in place. Then all you have to do is tug on pieces to get the adorable messy look.
You could also consider splitting your hair down the middle and do space buns. Space buns are only one of the many cute hairstyles for medium length hair. You could even throw in a few little braids to get creative and have fun with it!
Short or medium length hair is the perfect length for a top knot bun. You don’t have to worry about getting a lot of length and volume in your bun, so this is an easy updo. There also isn’t a lot of technique to it. You want to get it up high and twist it tighter than your regular messy bun.
Embrace the Bun and Have Fun!
The possibilities are endless. You could do a braided bun, half up half down hairstyle, standard messy bun, twisted bun, high bun, or low bun. Just have fun playing around with your hair and trying new hairstyles. It’s nice to mix it up sometimes and try new looks.
If you don’t have much luck with messy buns, you could also try a messy ponytail. Messy hairstyles are endless. They also don’t have to make you look like you just rolled out of bed. Take a little extra time to get it perfect, and it will be such a cute updo for any length of hair. It’s the perfect summer hairstyle for when you’re hot and want to pin up that long hair!
So grab some bobby pins and have a little fun! Good luck!
