It seems like a magic thing about a bun, it has such versatility the bun can be sloppy and lively and a few minutes later it can become neat and classy. Buns are for everything: running errands, at a wedding, I just wanted to feel a bit more put together–there is a bun to every mood, every outfit, every hair type. Such styles show that buns are far from boring, and there are curly, straight, short, long, and so on. Whether it be fun, double buns that look as fresh as Y2k, or chic, bridal low buns, think of this your bun inspiration collection. So without further delay here are 23 ideas to send you snatching your hairpins with anticipation.
1. Effortless Messy Top Bun
What a summer afternoon this undone airy bun is. Casual tendrils flank the cheeks and smooth all lines making the entire appearance dream-like just-fell-in-love. It is that type of style where you feel like you have just stepped out of a romantic movie- even when it is just to get groceries. The individuality comes out with the crown having a charming lift yet flattering volume.
A great cut that works well in medium to thick hair with some natural wave structure stays strong with texture. In order to achieve it, backcomb your crown a little and then gather your hair in a high bun and leave parts of the hair hanging off around your face. A texturizing spray delicately spritz n keeps it casually in place without too much stickiness.
2. Romantic Braided Low Bun
This heart-stealing look is at soft braids and loosely gathered bun. It is formal but casual like something you go to a candlelit dinner or a Sunday garden party. The braid cascades in the front and draws the eye to the messy bun at the back and the fine face-framing locks keep the look airy and feathery.
With medium-long and fine hair, this entwined hair knot is a perfect solution to get the allusion of length. Begin with roughly braiding one side, and pin that to your head in a low bun, allowing the braid to come off into the rest of the hair. Use a shine serum to get the polished look without looking weighed down–ideal if it is a wedding or any special occasion when you want to look both beautiful and comfy.
3. Simple Loose Bun with Hairpin
This is a very elegant loose bun and the sleek hairpin is the only thing that holds it together. The look whispers minimalism while still feeling intentionally chic. Soft and natural around the face, you can barely touch it you think you have finally perfected the casual chic.
This is your no brainer style, especially when you have straight-ish or wavy medium hair. Toss your hair up into a messy bun and fasten it with cute pin it works like a charm instead of using elastic bands and a thousand bobby pins. It takes no time, is functional and has that I woke up like this feel to it which works wonderfully whenever you are in a hurry to get out the door but still want to look good.
4. Braided Cornrow Top Bun for Black Women
It is a masterpiece of precision and texture because the hairstyle is a high bun. Tidy cornrows are smoothly blending upwards to a huge plump of natural locks in the style that forms distinct silhouette that is both stately and contemporary. It is the fashion that screams boastfully but it knows not say a word; bold, gorgeous and without guilt.
The cornrows are seminal to 4c hair since they make the bottom neater without the curly top being too wild. Clean it with a moisturizing cream to make the curls look made and add some extra glamour to them such as gold cuffs or simple hair accessories. It is a casual style that can be applicable in formal low events as well as in the casual weekends.
5. Voluminous Curly Top Bun
High piles of curls crown are dramatic at its best. It is a bun that boasts natural texture and the spirals spring out there and everywhere just to run around the face. It is an upbeat confident kind of style one wears when feeling daring and keen to take a day.
In the case of naturally curly or permed hair, use your curls to form high ponytail and then loosely curl them into a bun. This is to leave some curls free and not too serious not to appear to Georgian enough. A light mousse or curl cream will give definition without the crunchiness, so everyday bounce is guaranteed without having to spend valuable dry time at all.
6. Elegant Braided Formal Bun
This braid bun is all class- that type of style that is not showy and will still take center stage. The plaits simulate to the bun in a almost sculpture like nature, whereas the strands in front give a contrast of softness and balance. It’s the perfect marriage of structure and romance.
It is perfect accentuated by the wedding, prom or any formal low-level event and can be performed on medium to long hair of the smooth texture. Spritz your hair with a heat protectant and then curl the front bits slightly then braid them. Clasp together with some subtle pins and hairspray to keep the hair impeccable throughout the night. It is classic style with a little modern touch to be up to date.
7. Graceful Twisted Low Bun
The low twisted bun has a quiet grace about it, not the more vocal kind of style you would expect when someone has gone to a lot of trouble to achieve. The gentle twists are sculpted to form a smooth shape, and a couple of soft tendrils are framing the face. Combined with a subtle pair of drop earrings, it is classically beautiful and ideal in a moments treasured time.
It is a great style to be used in medium and even long hair provided that you possess natural shine or smooth texture. All you need to do is twist some sections in the back and pin them into a low bun fixing them with subtle bobby pins. It duly will be stabilized by a light from a flexible hold hairspray which will not sacrifice that soft, romantic flow.
8. Sleek Low Bun with Face-Framing Strands
This sleek low bun is a masterclass in minimalism. The soft side section and the carefully artistically arranged cascading strands at the forefront forms a fine balance between the strictness and the soft. It is that effortless-looking type of style that seems as though you had spent hours styling it to perfection but in a very chic and approachable way.
This bun works with fine to medium hair best, and it is best applied when the hair is ready by applying a smoothing serum. Collect hair close to the nape, twist it into a tiny bun, leave some flow naturally around to soften a style. It is a dependable one, which goes magnificently with intense lipstick and discreet makeup.
9. Romantic Bridal Low Bun
This romantic low bun bridal is impressive and provides a network of loose waves that are tied loosely to form a cloud image around the nape. The style resembles one designed especially to be worn at a summer wedding-tendrils waving in the air, catching the light as it were. It’s effortlessly beautiful, with a touch of storybook magic.
This is a classic updo and fits long hair best when somewhat wavy in nature and is made by curling pieces in advance to provide volume and then loosely fastened in a bun. Apply light-hold hair-spray so that the shape can be maintained and yet one can have a slight movement which is essential, especially during a ceremony or reception held outside.
10. Textured Top Bun for Evening Glam
Funky but feminine, this crosshatched top knot has glamour and height, but does not stray into the fussy. Loops and twists make it visually intriguing at any perspective, whereas the loos strands in the front blur the silhouette. This is a fashion that brings out the fact that you are prepared to be in the limelight.
Perfect for thick hair, this updo holds volume naturally. Flick up the top of the crown and twist it into a bun and shape the ends curvy to make it look fuller. Top with a shine spray, so it glows in the evening light – pop it on at a gala or formal dinner or when you want to feel like the belle of the ball.
11. Sleek Formal High Bun
This bun is sleek perfection and each strand is in place and with a sophisticated twist forming around the base. It is an elegant but clean style which is easily combined with sparkling decorations and interesting jewelry, as it is an obvious choice in case of black-tie events or holiday parties.
In case you have straight or smoothed hair this bun will bring out the shine. Pull hair tightly back in a high ponytail, twist hair tightly and wrap around into a bun then pin it. Top off with a sleek hairspray to make sure it is perfect throughout dancing and champagne toasts.
12. Loose Wavy Bridal Bun
This is that choice bridal-softness–airy, and romantic, and not at all perfect. Entangled up in that loose wavy bun. The chiseled twists and waves give it a lot of depth and some wisps around the face give it a nice elegant, even ghostly quality.
Mid length hair is ideal in this bun which goes well with pre-curled locks to give it that lift and life. Tuck and pin loosely at the nape and allow the waves to determine the shape. It can be transformed into breathtaking with a little dusting of pearl hairpins or some flowery flourishes.
13. Voluminous Textured High Bun
This is an airy textured and elegant built high bun. The partially curled area makes the bun bulky and lively, and lose tendrils on the sides frame the face in a light manner. It is elegant yet relaxed and fully composed at the same time, the style you would describe as effortlessly pulled together.
An easy updo, this style suits thick or layered hair, as it entails loosely curling the lengths and pinning them up high. Teasing the crown will also add lift, and a flexible-hold spray will maintain the volume can do so without sculpting the piece.
14. Romantic Puffy High Bun
This fluffy crownlike bun is almost a love story to olden time romance. Highly styled soft curls produce a halo effect and the face-framing curls make it flattering to everyone. It can be worn with a puff sleeved dress as well as a slim sleeved gown and it has a feeling of sophistication and a touch of racy-ness.
Ideal in long hair that has a wave naturally to it, curl up in large sections then twist into loose bun at crown of head. Take a few tendrils and spray with light-hold spray so you don t lose the softness.
15. Playful Curly Top Bun
Millenial in appearance, this curly top bun is sheer delight as a hair style-bouncy, free-spirited and full of personality. There are defined spiral tendrils that gracefully line along the sides that frame the face in the most appealing manner. It is the type of updo that can also work on a brunch with friends and as an evening look as well.
Will work best with naturally curly hair, just pile curls loosely back on top of head with a scrunchie or some pins. Some curl cream will make the spirals stay in place without being crunchy.
16. Braided Bridal Low Bun with Flowers
A fancy romantically decorated braid falls into a low bun which is held by delicate baby breasts giving the look of this style a real wedding-day brightness. This braided textures introduce some structure, whereas the free strands keep the appearance to be soft and approachable.
The most suitable type of this style is long hair as it begins with a loosely tied braid on one side and is pinned together in the form of a modest low bun at the back of the hair. The last step is to put the flowers in their place with the help of securing them.
17. Youthful Double Buns
Incorporating a dose of Y2k nostalgia into the contemporary world, double buns please the desire to be playful and trendy at the same time. It is trendy and can be easily worn to work or informal occasions with a couple of wisps flitting free.
This is ideal with medium length hair, just part in the middle and make a bun in each section. To add volume, spray lightly tease and then twist the hair and allow some face framing pieces to fall freely.
18. Braided Low Bun with Pearl Pins
This stylish braided low bun is sweetened up with small pearls, and makes a beautiful option to a wedding low or wedding formal low event. The braid adds depth and the pearls a buoyant softer romance.
Works well on medium to thick hair, braid at the center of the head down and to a bun,and secure by pinning. Add the pearl accessories last for a refined finish.
19. Soft and Loose Everyday Bun
This is a loose untidy bun that reproduces the sort of beauty that does not seem to be planned, but somehow is just right. There are wispy hair pieces that drop gracefully on the face and the lightness of the hair also provides the hair with movement and charisma. It is so relaxed, so airy, and it tastes good whether you are having a quick coffee run or an intimate dinner.
So it is best on a fine to medium length of hair as it begins with a loosely assembled hair bun (at the back) and then teasing at the front (the crown of the head) being done to add some height. Do not tuck all the face-framing pieces and leave a couple out to provide that natural allure that makes you photogenic.
20. Glossy Curled High Bun
Such a high bun is sophisticated to the max: sleek curved curls twisting into a well-designed formation. A high sheen finish is delightfully light reflecting and a little bit of more relaxed tendrils prevents it looking too severe.
Hair must have enough volume and definition; however, when dealing with thick to medium hair, this could be achieved by curling hair and then pinning it into high bun. A few spritzes of shine spray will leave the appearance red-carpet-ready.
21. Intricate Low Bun for Wedding
What a bridal dream this elaborate low bun is with its cascade of crossed over twists and waves. It is fragile, romantic, and timeless that it can be used in old-fashioned styled ceremony as well as in contemporary chic wedding ceremonies.
It is most appropriate on long hair with highlights that add depth, and is combined with curling followed by layered pinning to give the effect of the full and sculpted look.
22. Messy Chic High Bun
This haphazard high bun is all about laid back coolness at its finest. The sky-high height at the top and free-flowing texture puts it right to the rooftop party or a Sunday brunch equally. It stays lighthearted with loose strands and it is full to have some weight.
This is great on thick hair, you want to just make a ponytail high (so it looks like a headband) then twist it and pin it. Remove some of the tendrils to have it purposely unfinished.
23. Sleek Formal High Bun with Statement Earrings
This streamlined formal bun is nothing but clean and with a lot of impact, more so when coupled with big statement earrings. This combined with the smooth crown makes a softly voluminous bun, which looks just right between classic and modern.
Perfect with straight or smoothed hair, pull up into a high bun and twist to create its own sleek bun that would rest strongly with the hair through the night with just the help of strong-hold spray.
And that was it 23 ways to up the ante with the humble bun. These styles are beautiful in that they can be made to suit you based on the hair texture, personal style and the event you want to use it in. There is no wrong way to do a bun whether you choose to wear your natural curls, to add a braided detail, or to have a formal low finish with some delicate pieces, it all looks amazing. It’s all about finding the one that makes you feel confident, beautiful, and ready for whatever your day (or night) has in store. So a question remains… of which will you give a go first?
