You can brush your hair before this step. Since you are putting your hair up into a bun, you can skip this step. This style can work anywhere on your head. For a high, messy bun, use your fingers to brush your hair into a high ponytail on the top of your head. For a low bun, gather your hair at the base of your neck. If you need some texture in your hair, add some sea salt spray or dry shampoo.
You can also twist the hair counter-clockwise. The direction does not matter to the overall look of the bun; it is purely up to your preference. If you have unruly or thick hair, putting your hair in a ponytail before making a bun may help keep hair secure and in place. For an extra bit of style, leave one thick strand loose. After securing the hair into a bun, braid this strand of hair and wrap around the base of the bun for added flare and sophistication. Secure the braid by tucking the end under the bun and using a bobby pin to keep in place.
An alternative is to twist the hair halfway, then circle into a bun, leaving some of the end strands loose. Take the loose strands and spread it over the bun. Hold it in place with your palm. [4] X Research source
Don’t worry about not getting the hair secured perfectly. A quick, easy bun has the ends of the hair sticking out. You can tuck the ends under the hair band if you don’t want them sticking out. An alternative is to use bobby pins to secure the bun instead of a hair tie. You will probably need between 4-8 pins. You can also add ribbons, barrettes, or clips for decoration. Pull down a few strands for a flyaway, bohemian look.
To braid your hair, start by separating the hair into three strands. Cross the right strand over the middle strand. Pull the middle strand to the right so that it is now the right strand. Cross the left strand over the middle strand, then pull the middle strand to the left so it is now the left strand. Continue repeating this until you have braided all the way to the end. An alternative braided bun style is to gather your hair at your neck and start a loose braid with no hair tie. When you get to the ends, secure only two of the three strands, leaving one strand free.
For the alternative style, hold the loose strand and push up the rest of the braid until it creates a messy bun. [6] X Research source
For the loose braided bun, tuck the loose strand under the bun and secure the bun with bobby pins.
This style works well with hair that is not freshly shampooed. If you need some texture, try sea salt spray or dry shampoo.
For a messy, chic look, let some strands fall out so it doesn’t look like a severe, tight bun.
Tug some hair from the sides of your hair to give yourself a messy, slept in look.
