Messy bun hairstyles first made a splash five years ago. The trendy undone look has now achieved cult status. Stylish, casual and playful at the same time: the bun can be restyled quickly and easily. This summer, the updo in boho style is very trendy. The combination between a braided hairstyle and a bun makes the hearts of trendsetters beat faster. We'll show you 50 ideas that are sure to attract attention at a party, in the office or at a wedding, and explain which accessories you can use to complete your hair styling. Conjure up the perfect-imperfect look like real professionals!
Before we explain in detail how youa casual bunWe can give you some tips for better hold:
1. A messy bun hairstyle lasts longer on unwashed hair. So if you wash your hair in the evening, for example, you can style the bun the next day.
2. If you have curly hair, you don't need to straighten it in advance. Your natural hair texture is more grippy.
3. Tie your hair loosely, it is important to make the bun look voluminous and casual.
4. Use dry shampoo or sea salt spray to bring themVolume into your mane. For best results, first wet your hair with a spray bottle and then apply dry shampoo to the ends. Add a drop of mousse to the sea salt spray, shake the bottle very lightly and spray it onto your hair.
5. Don't plan the hairstyle in detail. The goal is to make it look as natural as possible. Don't worry if a few strands stick out. A messy bun shouldn't look neat, it's exactly the undone look that makes it so charming.
What do you need for this?
Actually, you don't need much at all to style a casual messy bun. In any case, you will need to have a hairbrush, a comb, hair ties or hair clips and, if you have bangs and want to pin them back, bobby pins. Optionally, you can invest in boho hair accessories.A hair towel or a hair bandgive the styling an extra touch, floral accessories make boho-style braided hairstyles look playful and romantic. To ensure that the hairstyle lasts throughout the day, you can also use a hairspray to fix it and aCurling iron for beach wavesuse.
Important note: Messy bun hairstyles can be styled with shoulder-length or longer hair.
How to style a casual high bun
How to style a cool high bun:
1. First apply volumizing powder to the roots. Simply put a bit of powder on your hand and massage it lightly into your hair. The product will give the hairstyle more body. The volumizing powder leaves no traces and does not make the hair sticky.
2. Use a tapered curling iron with a rod size of 20 - 30 mm to create small to medium sized strands in irregular sections. This will help you create those popular beach curls that look natural.
3. Now apply dry shampoo to the hairline.
4. Gather your hair and tie the hair into a loose braid with a hair tie. Then twist it in and secure the finished bun with hair clips or tie it with hair ties. Gently roughen the finished bun with your fingers and then pluck out a few strands.
5. Fix the finished hairstyle with hairspray.
Updos for long hair
If youlong hairthen messy bun hairstyles in boho style will look particularly good on you. To ensure that the hairstyle lasts for a long time, you should spray the hair with salt spray in advance. Wait until the hair is completely dry and then you can style a braided hairstyle. Braid the hair on both sides of the head into two side braids and then gather the two braids into a low bun at the back of the head. You can fix the bun with bobby pins. This hairstyle is perfect for a first date.
Half bun for short and medium length hair
For the next casual hairstyle, you need to gather the top hair at the front of your head and wrap it around your fingers until you create a casual bun. Secure the bun with hair clips or hair ties. If you have thin hair, you can backcomb the front section of hair first. To hide the hair ties, you can either wrap a few strands around them or tie a hair band around the bun. Leave the rest of your hair free and style it however you like. For example, you can create beach waves with a curling iron.
Tie a low bun
Create a low bun in just a few steps. It is the perfect hairstyle for festive occasions such as weddings, graduations and cocktail parties. First, work volumizing powder into the hairline with your fingertips. Twist two strands of hair on either side of your head and then tie them into a ponytail with the rest of your hair at the back of your neck. Then wrap the ponytail around your fingers until you create a loose bun. Then pluck several strands of hair from the bun and fix the hair styling with hairspray.
Messy bun hairstyles in boho style: style the bun to the side
If you are looking for a playful alternative, then the side bun is ideal for you. In order for the updo to look really enchanting, you need to know a few tricks. First of all, it is very important that the hair section at the front and back looks voluminous. Therefore, apply volume powder to the hairline and tease the upper section of hair. If you have bangs, you will need to pin them back. Now you can either braid several braids and then tie them into a bun at the side, or tie the hair directly into a low ponytail and then twist it around the hair tie.
Styling bangs
You want your mane in an updo, but you're not sure how to part the bangs. We give you a tip: wrap a scarf around your hair and tuck your bangs into it. The hair scarves are the perfect accessory for a boho-style hairstyle. They are also very trendy this summer and add a charming touch to the messy bun.
Do you already know the Octopus Bun as a variant of the Messy Bun? Find outheremore about it!
Messy bun hairstyles for thin hair
Scarves are a functional option, especially for women with thin hair. If you tie a high bun and wrap a towel around it, your hairstyle will instantly look more voluminous. Tease the section of hair at the front to give the impression of more fullness. Individual small strands will compliment the casual, everyday look.
For thick hair
Women with thick hair don't need to tease the top of their hair, but can instead pull it up and tie it into a loose bun. This hairstyle fulfills two functions: On the one hand, it is super practical because the hair doesn't fall into your eyes, and on the other hand, it looks super casual.
Great ideas for girls
Girls love to experiment with their hair. A boho hairstyle with braids and a low bun at the nape of the neck can be done in just a few minutes. Unlike other hairstyles, in this case you don't have to worry about whether the hairstyle will last all day long. If it doesn't hold, the child can simply wear their hair down.
A combination between a braid and an updo looks charming and fresh. If your daughter is invited to a birthday party, you can spice up your hairstyle with glitter. This style gained popularity during the Coachella festival and quickly became a popular trend among influencers.
Whether for thin or thick hair, with or without bangs, low on the neck or on the side: Messy bun hairstyles are effective, playful and practical at the same time. In the photo series below you will also find more examples of boho-style hair styling. Let it inspire you, maybe you will find an idea that you would like to try out.
More looks to restyle
Styling idea for women with ombre hair
Even a messy bun looks charming and elegant with a bow
Half bun for women with short hair
Several suggestions for romantic bridal hairstyles with a low bun and flowers in the hair
A suitable hairstyle for the beach or for outings with family and friends
The stars are also fascinated by the trend: Hailey Baldwin
Top model Kendall Jenner also wears her short hair in a bun
Meghan Markle tied her hair in a casual bun on official occasions last year
