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A messy bun is a style that is always in season. If you have extremely long hair, this is an easy guide to help you tame that Rapunzel of a head!
Steps
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Brush your hair out to make it detangled. Don't wash it for better results; messy buns only work in "dirty" hair. You can use dry shampoo to achieve the necessary texture. -
Put your hair in a bun the size of an apple (depends on how long your hair is).Advertisement
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Twist the rest around the bun until the last strand of hair (hide the wrapping a little).
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Tuck the tip of your hair in your hair tie (you could just put another hair band on to support your overall look in general).
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Finished
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Lightly gel up the tips and middle section of your hair. This helps the strands stick together and keep your bun from collapsing.
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Put your hair in a ponytail. -
Place your hand where the ponytail holder is up on your head. This secures it in place. -
Take your other hand and twist the ponytail until it twirls up against your head.
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Secure it with a hair tie.
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Lightly gel up the edges near the hair tie with gel.Jen Atkin, Celebrity Hairstylist
You can salvage a bad hair day. "Play with hair accessories — put your hair up in a ponytail or a bun and add a few statements pieces and clip-in accessories, that’s my quick fix. I’m always a sucker for a really nice chic chignon, and just having the hair off your face."
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Carefully pull out small strands of hair. You may set the look with hairspray.
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Finished.
Expert Q&A
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QuestionWhat methods do you recommend if I want fluffy and messy-looking hair?Shun Pittman is a Master Cosmetologist, Author, Owner, and Founder of Corps d’Elite Salon and Corps d’Elite Beauty. With over 25 years of international experience, she is dedicated to and specializes in providing luxury salon services to all hair types and textures and every skin tone and shade. Her services include hair conditioning treatments, cutting, coloring, styling, extensions, and makeup application. Shun has experience working with, coaching, training, and mentoring beauty professionals from multiple companies including L'Oréal, Wella, Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Redken, Big Sexy Hair, and Toni & Guy. She is also a host for national and local media outlets and her work has been featured in The Washingtonian, The Cheddar Network, and WJLA Good Morning Washington's Beauty and Fashion Police segments. Shun is the author of “50 Things Your Hairdresser Wants YOU to Know (and a few things we don’t...)".The foundation for any hairstyle is a great haircut. Starting off with a great haircut, no matter the length, is always going to make the hair look its best. What will help keep that messy look intact is a light to medium hold hairspray.
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QuestionHow do I create a nice hairstyle for long hair?Community AnswerYou could just make a bun, and start pulling some threads, even loosen it up. Then you are done.
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QuestionHow do I do a perfect bun?Community AnswerOnce you get the hang of it, it will be perfect. Practice makes perfect.
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Tips
- Avoid taking out too much, this will cause the bun to fall.Thanks
- Go easy on the hairspray and gel. It will be very hard to get out when you want to take a shower or go to bed.Thanks
- Brush your hair really well (so if you run your fingers through it isn't tangled) before you start the bun.Thanks
Tips from our Readers
- Place a scrunchie around the bun to hold the hair to the bun and to add to the overall look. You don't need to tie the scrunchie on if you are only doing it for leisure.
- You don't have to use hairspray to achieve this messy bun look if you don't want to.
Warnings
- Get a thick hair band to hold all of your hair.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- 2 Hair Ties
- Hair gel
- Hairspray
- Optional hairband or hair clips for the bangs
About This Article
You can give yourself a messy bun even if you have extremely long hair. Start by brushing out your hair to remove any tangles. Pull your hair through a hair tie into a loop the size of an apple. Then, twist the loose hair around the loop and tuck the ends into the hair tie. If your hair is too heavy, you can add a second hair tie to keep your bun in place. You can also make a messy bun by twisting your ponytail. Start by creating a high ponytail, then twist the ends until they curl up against your head. Then, secure the bun with another hair tie. Lightly gel up the edges near the hair tie, and pull out a few small strands of hair to make it messier. For more advice on keeping your messy bun in place, read on!
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