If you have medium hair, this messy bun tutorial is ideal for adding some bohemian charm. This style may be simple to master but requires patience and precision to pull off. Pull half your hair through an elastic and twist it into a messy bun for a classic look!
1. Start with a ponytail
Starting off with a ponytail helps keep your hair in place while creating your messy bun, giving you time to tug and pull until you find a look you like – leave some loose strands framed around your face for an additional whimsical effect! If you have long, thick hair, you may require extra volume in your ponytail by teasing or tease-styling it to create more books. A dry shampoo would also be an effective way to ensure healthy-looking locks throughout the styling process. Those with medium hair can easily create a sleek ponytail style using a comb to create a deep parting on one side of their head and clip the rest out of the way for now. Secure this ponytail using a hair tie. A bit of hairspray may also help lock them in place the style; this is especially important if your locks are fine or thin,, as this will help prevent flyaways.
2. Twist your hair
If you have bangs, add a small dab of gel to them to keep them from sticking up, and then either comb your hair out or run your fingers through it to get rid of any tangles or bumps. Once your hair has been smoothed, form it into a loose ponytail and secure it with pins or elastic. Stay tight; enough a; this leans more toward boho chic than the corner office. First, start by twisting your hair tie around the base of your ponytail and leave half out, as this will form part of your messy bun later. Use bobby pins to secure any loose ends or pieces sticking out from within your ponytail for a neater appearance; for extra strands outside of it, tame them using clips or hairspray – this will keep your messy bun secure all day long and give a more finished appearance!
3. Wrap your hair
Consistency is critical to creating an eye-catching bun regardless of the texture of your locks. So spray some texturizing spray over your strands for fullness and grip in your bun so it looks less dormitory-worthy and more office-appropriate. Tuck your loose ends under and secure them with bobby pins for a more polished and finished look. If you have bangs/fringes, pull them out to frame your face or leave them loose for a more casual and playful appearance. Here’s a hack for creating a voluminous, messy bun ideal for girls with short hair: tease your ponytail and wrap it loosely around an elastic, then roll up and through the crown braid as MakeUpByPang shows. Remember to secure it with cute bobby pins in front and back for added charm; finally, finish it with some light hairspray to hold everything in place.
4. Secure with bobby pins
If you want to tighten the knot of your messy bun even further, try using some bobby pins. Insert one into one of the hairs at the base of the ponytail closest to your scalp and twist it around it; ensure the ridged side faces out. Do this several more times until pins and bun have covered all bases of the hair tie and have been secured further. Try using some bobby pins to create a face-framing puff with your strands if your hair is shorter, as this style works mainly well if worn this way. Texture or salt spray are great ways to add grip to bobby pins, helping them better secure the strands of your bun and prevent it from coming undone during the day. Reapply as necessary!
