Q&A for How to Do a Man Bun

You should be able to style a man bun in about five minutes. To grow hair long enough to achieve a man bun could take 12-18 months if you are starting with very short hair.

Most hair ties come in a loop. Simply pull hair through the middle of the loop, then double the loop over onto itself and pull hair through again. Repeat until the hair tie has little slack and the bun or ponytail feels secure.

To get a great messy bun, start by creating a smooth, neat bun, then use fingers or a comb to loosen and pull bits free. This will give you total control over the style. When you've got it just how you want, set with a mist of hair spray.

A bun is a shape created by pulling hair into a ponytail, twisting the ends of the ponytail to unite them and wrapping this twisted hair around the ponytail to form a circular shape that resembles a dinner roll.

If you want to give more interest to your man bun, my suggestion is to try braiding! It doesn't have to be perfect and it isn't hard. Do a simple two strand braid and then twist them up into the hair. If you have curly or long hair, try making three buns on your head, as it also looks great and is different.

Yes. Anybody with enough hair can have a bun.

Of course, you can do a similar bun.

Yes, there are many types. A very good, versatile man bun is the high fade man bun. This consists of shaved sides and has a minimum of six inches on top. A similar style is the top knot. Both are great for versatility and staying cool but still allow you to have long hair.