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We asked stylists how to perfect the ultimate I-woke up-like-this hairstyle.
There’s nothing more cool-girl casual than the messy bun.
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Not only does it look effortless on all hair types, it’s actually effortless to DIY.
Looking for the right messy bun for you?
We asked hairstylists how to create a myriad of different messy bun hairstyles for every hair length and occasion.
The Classic Messy Bun
To create this look, you first want to start on second-day hair.
“Comb through tangles with a wide-tooth comb or detangling brush,” says Brager.
Pull your hair up into a high ponytail and secure it with a hooked elastic.
“This gives you a haphazard wave that’s perfect but polished.”
“Pull apart your bun to make it big or keep it on the tighter side.
Use a little extra texture spray or light-hold hairspray to finish the style!”
“Separate the ponytail into two pieces similar to tying shoelaces, until you reach the end.”
For this look, Rago suggests gently loosening thicker parts of the bun to accomplish the messy-undone look.
you’re able to also use a dark leather wrap for a night out."
Double Buns for Short Hair
Got short hair?
According to Brager, even those with short hair can rock a messy bunor two.
The ends are left out to be swept around the base of the loop.
“Now grab your bobby pins and start haphazardly tucking pieces away around that base,” says Brager.
Remember not to be too carefulyou want to keep it messy.
Add a little texture spray to finish.
For both messy braid buns, gently loosen the thicker rounded corners for the messy effortless look.
Both looks arequick and easy hairstyles for work.
Then fasten with elastic or bungee.
“Wrap the ponytail in one direction to create a bun and fasten with pins,” says Rago.
Take the ponytail and wrap it into a loose bun fastening it with some bobby pins.
Easy Messy Bun
This messy bun couldn’t be simplerand works with almost every hair length.
Short Hair Messy Bun
Short hair doesn’t have to mean no messy bun.
For this one fromJulia Fratichelli, you twist small sections of hair and fluff them out to add texture.
