If you have short hair and need some extra volume or texture, add a small amount of dry shampoo. If you have curly locks, don’t brush your curls or you may create frizz.
It doesn’t matter if you twist clockwise or anti-clockwise, just do whatever feels comfortable.
You can also add ribbons, colorful clips, or flowers for decoration.
For a softer look, you can leave some flyaway strands free, dangling out of the bun or around your face. Use a hand-held mirror to check your bun is balanced and that you have achieved the look you were going for.
You can attempt a French braided low bun if you’re feeling adventurous. [6] X Research source
Try mixing things up by parting your hair in different ways, or moving the low bun off to one side. [8] X Research source Apply a little hairspray and you’re ready to go!
Add texture spray or back comb your hair a little to add extra volume if you need to. [10] X Research source Don’t use a comb or worry about your strands being perfectly slicked back—some bumps are ok; in fact, they’ll add to the messy look. [11] X Research source
Remember to leave a few loose strands out and style them around your face, and you’re done! One of the best things about messy buns is they work well on dirty hair, but you can still pull off the look with clean hair too—just work in a little bit of dry shampoo to add some texture and grip. [14] X Research source
