The word “hairstyle” often conjures up associations with complex looks that require a lot of bobby pins, hairspray, and time. But there is a much simpler hairstyle that has been around for centuries and is currently enjoying renewed popularity. Braided bun is an elegant, uncomplicated hairstyle that we present here.
Braided Bun – How to make this Easy Chignon in 3 steps
Not a fan of sitting in the bathroom styling your hair for hours, but want to create something extra special this season? Braided bun is perfect for those who are in a hurry. Find out how to do this hairstyle in 3 easy steps here.
Step 1: Braid your lengths
Decide where you want your bun to sit. Opt for the nape of the neck, the top of the head, or even one side and make a ponytail there. Now braid your lengths without pulling the scalp too hard. Your braid should look fairly neat at this point and not be too loose, otherwise your braid will no longer be visible once it's secured. To secure your braid, secure it at the roots and ends with a fine hair tie that is similar to your hair color so that it is barely visible.
Step 2: Wrap your braid around itself
Begin by wrapping your braid around the base of the ponytail in the desired manner. You can keep the braid flat or vary the effect for more volume. Leave some room for backcombing and try to tuck the ends neatly to hide your hair ties. To secure your braided bun, whether you've chosen a round, oval, asymmetrical or long version, grab some bobby pins or fine hair clips and start pinning until you feel your bun is secure .
Step 3: Choose between neat or messy
After securing your bun, you can now add the finishing touches to perfect the look. Depending on your individual preferences, you can keep your bun very neat and use a strong hairspray to ensure that as few flies as possible fall out of your bun. On the other hand, you can also go for a bohemian chic by loosening your bun and teasing certain areas for a disheveled look. For biker chic, gently tug on the front strands of your hairstyle to fluff it up and give it an edgier touch.
Tipp: If you don't have much time to style your bun, you can stop at step 2. This updo already has enough character to make an impression.
Braided Bun for Long Hair – More ideas on how to style it
If you're looking for new ways to quickly style your hair without simply putting it in a bun, this Easy Chignon will help you a lot. It's simple enough to wear with a t-shirt but cute enough to pair with a dress.
- Take a small section of hair on one side of your head and braid it.
- Select another section of hair below the braid and twist it. Repeat the process on the other side.
- Gather the braids and twists at the back of the head and secure them with a ponytail holder.
- Take the hair that is at the bottom and put it into the smaller braids. Secure with bobby pins if necessary.
Braided bun for short hair – instructions with video
The beauty of the Easy Chignon is that it is suitable for all hair types, textures and lengths. As long as your hair reaches at least your chin (you need enough length to be able to pull it back), you can do it. A braided bun can either be super sleek and glamorous, perfect for a night out, or loose and messy, perfect for every day. In this short video, we have selected a more casual and flirty version of a braided bun for you.
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The chignon has a long history - some interesting facts
The bun has been around since classical antiquity. Back then, it was a men's hairstyle that priests wore as a sign of their profession: basically the forerunner of the bun! Then it became commonplace and gender-neutral in Mesopotamia, where it was worn small and low to mark a new social sign: that of serfdom. When the first Christians appeared, the bun became specifically feminine.
It was a hairstyle that noble young women wore as a sign of their high social status. This was consolidated in Roman Egypt, where the bun became the privilege of kings. They paired it with curls on the forehead and top of the head. After becoming extremely popular, it disappeared at the end of the 2nd century to give way to accessories such as tiaras, silk ribbons and gold beads.
More ideas for braided hairstyles you can do in 10 minutes,can be found here!
