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A New Dose of Messy Bun Hair Inspiration

August 23, 2016 |

Since we almost always end up with our hair in a messy bun at some point during the day, we thought we'd share a few new favorite hairstyles found around the web to inspire your next updo. Whether you're going for a neat low bun or an effortlessly casual top knot, we've covered all the bases.

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Steps to Create a Basic Messy Bun

  • Gather your hair and twist it into a donut shape, then secure a hair band around the outer edge.
  • Begin pulling random pieces loose from the band until you’ve reached the desired level of messiness.
  • Use a bobby pin to secure some or all of the loose ends. Your bun will look neater if you secure the ends and it will also cause the wisps to “poof” out further when you pin them. Leave wisps unpinned if you prefer a messier look.

TIP: We suggest only pulling a few pieces loose for a wispier look when you’re headed to work, and save the messier styles for the weekend. Pretty much anything goes for school!

TIP: If you're working with shorter hair, you'll need to plan a lower bun — towards the nape of your neck. The higher the bun, the more loose wispy pieces you'll have to pin up. If your hair is long, you can plan your bun anywhere from the top of your head on down!

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Messy Buns Hair Products

Here are a few of our favorite hair products to help master the messy bun:

  • Frederic Fekkai Full Blown Volume Styling Whip: Use this mousse if you're creating a bun on clean hair because it will help hair hold the shape better.
  • Batiste Dry Shampoo – Clean & Light Bare: Use this if you're creating a bun on 2nd day hair to help rid roots of the oily/greasy look. I love this new option from Batiste because it's extremely lightly scented so the smell won't compete with your perfume.

For more inspiration, you can follow our hair board on Pinterest and we also share hair ideas on Instagram. Check out our favorite messy bun tutorial that we’ve created here: Summer Hair: Messy Bun and Braid Tutorial. Have a great week!XOXO Erin & Daisy

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Messy bun hair inspiration. For those days when you're feeling lazy and want a simple style!

Messy bun hair inspiration. For those days when you're feeling lazy and want a simple style!

Messy bun hair inspiration. For those days when you're feeling lazy and want a simple style!

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About ERIN

Erin Clarkson is an award-winning photographer, Savannah-based blogger, and author of the Savannah First-Timer's Guide. She spends her days exploring the Lowcountry and writing about its unique beauty. A true Southerner, she'll stop to chat with anyone, and that gift of gab has led to many off-the-beaten-path discoveries. Learn more and connect on Pinterest.

Comments

  1. lorrin sell | photographer of wild things says

    September 28, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    i adore this post! i have my hair pulled back 90 percent of them time.

    • ERIN CLARKSON says

      October 1, 2016 at 10:22 PM

      Makes sense! I guess it’s a pretty go-to look for photographers so your hair won’t fall in front of the lens or get in the way. 🙂

  2. Ashley says

    September 27, 2016 at 8:48 PM

    Thanks for the tips! I can never get my messy bun just right! I will have to try these!

    xo Ashley

    • ERIN CLARKSON says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:53 PM

      Thanks for stopping by, Ashley! That’s part of the fun of the messy bun…it doesn’t have to look perfect. 😉

  3. Ashley Carrington says

    September 27, 2016 at 4:27 PM

    Love a great messy bun! I loved doing messy buns when I had shorter hair, now that it’s longer it’s more of a challenge, but I’m loving all of this inspiration!

    • ERIN CLARKSON says

      September 27, 2016 at 11:00 PM

      Your hair must be really long! When we have ours longer we still do a messy bun, it just turns into more of a topknot… all piled on top of the head. 🙂

  4. Logan says

    September 27, 2016 at 3:41 PM

    I love messy buns! They are my go-to most days!

  5. momsvilleusa2014 says

    September 27, 2016 at 3:37 PM

    Great tips. I have curly hair so my hair is always up and its always messy.

    • ERIN CLARKSON says

      September 27, 2016 at 11:04 PM

      We both have straight hair. 🙂 Curly hair looks even cuter in a messy bun sometimes!

  6. Jessica Sheppard says

    September 27, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    I think I’ve worn my hair in a messy bun every day this week…it’s my go to for busy mornings!

    • ERIN CLARKSON says

      September 27, 2016 at 11:06 PM

      Same here. In fact, I think I’ve worn it in a messy bun every day the entire month so far!

  7. Christina says

    September 27, 2016 at 10:07 AM

    I end up in a messy bun 90% of the time… quick and easy. It also is super cute! Thanks for sharing these!
    xo. Christina

    • ERIN CLARKSON says

      September 27, 2016 at 11:07 PM

      Thanks for stopping by, Christina. 🙂 Have an awesome week!

  8. Savannah (@HowHesRaised) says

    September 27, 2016 at 9:09 AM

    Oh wow, I had no idea there were standards and styles when it came to the messy bun!! I really love the ones that look like they’re tied in a knot-they just appeal to me for some reason. However, I typically rock the mom bun ha. Thanks for sharing!

    • ERIN CLARKSON says

      September 27, 2016 at 11:08 PM

      I like the knots, too. Your hair looks really thick in your avatar picture, so you could probably do a knot! (Mine’s too short)

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