How to Make a Messy Bun With Extremely Long Hair

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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!

Method 1
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Making a Bun from Hair Loop

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    Don't wash it for better results; messy buns only work in "dirty" hair. You can use dry shampoo to achieve the necessary texture.
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Making a Bun from Ponytail

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    This helps the strands stick together and keep your bun from collapsing.
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    This secures it in place.
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    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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    You may set the look with hairspray.
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    What methods do you recommend if I want fluffy and messy-looking hair?
    Shun Pittman
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    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...)".
    Shun Pittman
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    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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    You could just make a bun, and start pulling some threads, even loosen it up. Then you are done.
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    Once you get the hang of it, it will be perfect. Practice makes perfect.
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      Things You'll Need

      • 2 Hair Ties
      • Hair gel
      • Hairspray
      • Optional hairband or hair clips for the bangs

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      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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