14 Stylish Bun Hairstyles To Elevate Your Look

Ever find yourself flipping through the pages of a fashion magazine to pause at an arresting hair updo and think “Man, if only I could replicate this one at home”? Well, let’s make that a reality for you already!

From busy weekdays to party weekends, from constant heat damage to overuse of styling products, our tresses are always badgered into looking fab 24*7. Now, on days when you can’t afford to spend time on styling or on a bad hair day (which we get, is almost every second day) – bun styles are saviours.

A timelessly chic and super convenient hairstyle, the hair bun, doesn’t make you feel like you’re trying to be something you’re not. No more missing the first few minutes of the movie just because ‘getting ready took a while!’ We’ve rounded up a selection of different types of bun hairstyles that you will want to try at home yourself.

Short Hair Bun Hairstyles

1. High Sleek Bun

• Step 1: Gather your tresses to form a high ponytail. Secure it tight with a hair tie.
• Step 2: Grab the length of your ponytail and begin twisting it around the root. Continue doing it until you’ve wrapped the entire length.
• Step 3: Tuck the end into the bun with the help of Gorgio Professional BOBBY Hair Pins GP0080.
• Step 4: For a bun that won’t give away easily, a few disciplinary spritzes of BBLUNT Hair Styling Combo, Hot Shot Heat Protection Mist, & Hold Spray are required.
• Ideal Occasion: Let this sleek bun be the one constant while you scuttle between family occasions.
• Classic Outfit:: Traditional Indian Saree

2. Low Sleek Bun

• Step 1: To create a voluminous look, backcomb the crown section using the Bronson Professional Termax Back Combing Teasing Brush.
• Step 2: Then at the nape of your neck, secure a low ponytail with a hair tie.
• Step 3: Grab the length of your ponytail and begin twisting it around the root. Continue doing it until you’ve wrapped the entire length. .
• Step 4: Gently, tuck the end into the bun with bobby pins.
• Step 5: Trust us, pulling out a few wisps of hair from the sides adds a dreamy finish to the final look!
• Ideal Occasion: Let this sleek bun be the one constant while you scuttle between family occasions.
• Classic Outfit: Traditional Indian Saree

3. Side Bun

• Step 1: Bring your hair together into a low ponytail letting it sit low on one side of your neck. Secure it firmly with a hair tie.
• Step 2: Add a smooth texture to your ponytail by using the Matrix Biolage Smoothproof 6-in-1 Deep Smoothing Serum.
• Step 3: Twist the length ponytail tightly and wrap it around the root, finally securing it with a hair tie to form a side bun. .
• Step 4: Want a more relaxed vibe? Set a few strands of hair free from the front.
• Ideal Occasion: Your favorite LBD
• Classic Outfit: Traditional Indian Saree

Medium Hair Bun Hairstyles

1. Twisted Low Bun

• Step 1: Part your hair in the middle to create two sections.
• Step 2: Holding a section of hair from either side in each hand, lightly knot the sections at the back like shoelaces to form a twist.
• Step 3: Add the rest of your hair from either side and repeat this process to form another twist.
• Step 4: Tuck the loose ends under the knot and secure them with bobby pins.
• Step 5: Pull out a few fringes on the front to transform it into a more romantic updo. To hold this low bun hairstyle in place, set it with Schwarzkopf Taft Power Hairspray, Cashmere Mega Strong Hold 5.
• Ideal Occasion: Sport this bun hairstyle on your next brunch date to look effortlessly chic.
• Classic Outfit: Casual dress

2. Side Braided Bun

• Step 1: Lift a two-inch section of hair above the left ear and create a French braid.
• Step 2: Secure the end of the braid with Accessorize London Womens Black 50 x Skinny Pony Pack.
• Step 3: Using the rest of the hair, create a low braided side bun and secure it with Bronson Professional Bobby Hair Pins 65mm With Storage Box.
• Step 4: Roll the French braid around the bun and pin the ends into it.
• Step 5: Tug at the sections of your braid for a fuller look.
• Ideal Occasion: Watch your dramatic bun be the talk of the evening at traditional ceremonies.
• Classic Outfit: Indian suits and sarees

3. High Ballet Bun

• Step 1:Do a flip! Yep, flip your head down and gather your hair on the crown to tie your highest ponytail yet.
• Step 2: Starting from the end, twist the length of the ponytail.
• Step 3: Now, with one hand, pancake the root of the ponytail to keep it flat while you wrap your twisted ponytail around it with the other hand.
• Step 4: Secure the ends with pins and you’re all set with your high bun hairstyle!
• Step 5: SpritzGatsby Set & Keep Hair Spray for a killer sleek finish that even the wind can’t mess with.
• Ideal Occasion: Let this bun style give your expensive gown the subtle uplift it deserves on dressy evenings.
• Classic Outfit: Long gown

Long Hair Bun Hairstyles

1. French Twist

• Step 1: Swoop all your hair to one side. At the back of your head, slide pins heading upward to hold it in place.
• Step 2: Lightly grasp the hair and twist it in the opposite direction. If you sweep from left to right, twist from right to left. Tuck the ends into the tunnel formed by the twist.
• Step 3: Place pins beneath the French roll to keep the hair in place. Remember to angle them into the twist in such a way that they’re concealed.
• Step 4: Smooth out the hair with a fine-toothed comb. Gently spray Schwarzkopf Taft Keratin Hair Spray to hold strays in place.
• Step 5: You can use an elegant metal hair clip to add a touch of glam to your bun.
• Ideal Occasion: Sport a French twist bun to sync elegance and comfort at extremely formal corporate events.
• Classic Outfit: Shirt and long skirt

2. Messy Bun with Bangs

• Step 1: Begin by spraying Arata Sea Salt Volumizing Hair Spray Infused With Sea Salt, Biotin & Niacinamide on the roots. Then backcomb the crown area for a fuller look.
• Step 2: Gather all your hair on the crown of your head and loosely swirl the length around the base.
• Step 3: Once you reach the end, hold the entire bun with one hand and secure it with a hair tie using the other.
• Step 4: Unlike most other updos, this one is special because of its effortlessness. So, let the ends of your hair casually escape the hair tie. Don’t shy away from tugging at a few loose strands to make it even messier.
• Step 5: You can use an elegant metal hair clip to add a touch of glam to your bun.
• Ideal Occasion: Dressing up for a house party doesn’t have to be a head-scratcher. Take the laidback approach with this I-woke-up-like-this messy bun style.
• Classic Outfit: Boyfriend shirt and denim shorts

3. Braided Top Knot

• Step 1: Tie a high ponytail and secure it with a hair tie.
• Step 2: Braid your hair till the end in a classic three-strand style and tie the end of the braid with an elastic.
• Step 3: Now coil the braid around the base of the ponytail and secure it with hairpins.
• Step 4: Gently tug at the sections of the braid to make it appear voluminous, so it doesn’t appear too tight and gives a fuller appeal to the bun.
• Step 5: Set the style with a quick spritz of FASHION COLOUR Fixup Keratin Super Firm Hold Hair Spray
• Ideal Occasion: Don a braided top knot and deck up enviably for that cocktail party without breaking the bank. Isn’t that the point?
• Classic Outfit: Long gown

Five Simple Bun Hairstyles You Need To Try Now!

Looking for fun bun hairstyles to recreate? Here are five ways to answer all your “how to do bun hairstyle” questions

1. French Bun with a Twist of Braid

Nothing can beat the charm and elegance of a classic French Twist. Now add a new flavour to this classic updo with a fun braided finish. A little twist of braiding adds so much life and fun to a normal bun. This up-do style works well for medium to long hair lengths.

• Apply a leave-in conditioner like PureSense Macadamia Deep Nourishing Hair Mask for Damaged Hair - Makers of Parachute Advansed to tame frizz.
• Gather all of your hair at the nape and twist in one direction holding them up.
• Twist tightly and secure the French twist with U-pins/bobby pins.
• Now braid the end of the twisted hair as shown and pin into a French twist with bobby pins.
• If required give the look a final spritz of hair spray like Toni&Guy Sea Salt Texturising Spray Beach Locks & Natural Waves to keep strands in place.

This up-do works well for office hours as well as for parties. You can add some hair accessories to flaunt this at weddings. A metal hair band or fresh flowers can take this simple up-do to a bridal style too.

2. Fun and Easy Fan Bun

The sock bun and messy buns were popular last year. This year it’s the turn of the fan bun. They’re easy to make and so much fun to wear and accessorise. The fan bun looks good on all face shapes. This style works for all below-shoulder hair lengths.

• Start with a simple ponytail on the crown of your head.
• Part the hair one inch ahead of the pony by loosening your ponytail as shown to make a gap.
• Grab the pony from the gap and pull out a few inches of your ponytail to create a bun.
• Tighten the ponytail again. Grab the remaining hair ends and divide into two sections. Wrap the section one after the other around the small bun and secure it with bobby pins.
• Now fan the bun with both hands and secure it with bobby pins on both sides.

Accessorise the fan bun with ribbons for a more 60’s inspired look or add a hair brooch in the centre for a celeb-style look. Best worn at a lunch date or a girls’ day out for that alluring look.

3. Fishtail Braided Top Knot

Top knots are here to stay when it comes to hairstyles with a bun! They were very popular last year and I am adding a slight twist to the traditional top knot bun for a quirky look. This fun braided top knot looks good on a picnic day, at a pool party or on a beach holiday with your gang of girls. A simple yet charming look that pulls your hair away from your face to give you a mess-free look.

• Apply a generous amount of hair mousse like Aloe Veda Silk & Keratin Hair Protein Cream to keep your hair in place.
• Gather your hair into a sky-high ponytail right at the top of your head. Section the hair in two parts and braid them into a fishtail braid right till the end.
• Now roll up your braid into a tight bun and secure it with a couple of bobby pins.
• Spray a little hair spray like BBLUNT Hotshot Hold Spray Delivers Instant & Firm Hold and tuck away loose strands with bobby pins. You can leave it in a messy style too for a beach party or a vacation.

Add some bling to the braid by dabbing some hair glitter or accessorise with small metal clips for some extra bling. Best worn at a casual gathering or vacation.

4. Retro Style Romantic updo

Retro looks are considered a staple and an inspiration for future hair trends especially when it comes to hair style with a bun. Retro styles can be used to create very romantic and girly looks. Here I have created a small pouf at the crown for volume and braided the rest of the hair into a romantic updo.

• To create the pouffe grab a small fraction at the crown and tease the hair to add some volume.
• Spray a volumizing hair spray like Innisfree Perfumed Body & Hair Mist - Pink Sea Coral For Her to hold the pouffe in place and pin it.
• Now grab a small section of hair from one side and braid it loosely into a French braid by adding small sections in the braid as you go, braiding to the other side till the end.
• Pull the braid to fan it and give it some thickness and volume. Pin the braid by twisting it on the nape area to create a braided updo. The fuller and messy the braid the better it looks.

It takes less than five minutes to create this vintage-style romantic updo. You can add floral accessories to make this retro look even more dreamy.

5. Pigtail Buns

Pigtails are gaining attention on the runways and among high-street fashionistas when it comes to hairstyle with a bun. As cute as they may look, pigtail buns are a hit among the bold and beautiful too. They look girly and if worn correctly can look chic when paired with a formal ensemble. I have used rope twists to make these buns look sophisticated and chic.

• Part your hair into two sections and make pigtails.
• Divide each pigtail into two more sections and twist each section in an anti-clockwise direction as tightly as you can till the very end.
• Now twist the two twisted sections in a clockwise direction to make a rope braid.
• Secure the end with a band. Twist the rope braid into a bun and secure it with bobby pins.

The laidback twisted pigtail might just be the cutest hair style with a bun a head-turning style you can flaunt at a pool party or a picnic date or even a board room meeting. So don’t be afraid to adorn it as it is the next best rage in hair trends.

Conclusion

A bun hairstyle is ever so stylish and versatile to blend in with any situation. Whether you have short, medium, or long hair, you always find your bun hairstyle. From the classic top knot to the romantic low bun, our five-step guide on how to do a bun hairstyle will make you look effortlessly chic in no time. So the next time you want to get a really quick but nonetheless stunning look, turn your thoughts to embracing the bun hairstyles.

FAQs

1. What is a bun hairstyle?

   Well, it’s when you pull your hair back away from your face, twist or braid it, and then wrap it into a neat little coil. You can wear it high on your head, at the nape of your neck, or anywhere in between! To keep it secure, you can use hair ties, bobby pins, barrettes, or even hair sticks.

2. Can a hair bun be formal?

   Absolutely! You can totally rock a messy bun at a formal event. It’s all about striking that balance between relaxed and polished. To keep it looking chic, smooth down any flyaways with a bit of hairspray, and wrap a section of hair around your hair tie to hide it, securing it with a bobby pin. This way, you’ll have that effortless vibe while still looking put-together!

3. How to do space buns?

   It’s super easy! Just gather your hair into two high ponytails, then wrap the length of each ponytail around its base and secure it with bobby pins or hair ties. For a fun twist, you can braid or twist the hair in each ponytail before wrapping it—this adds a bit more flair to your look.

4. How to make a bun?

   It’s super easy! Start by pulling your hair into a ponytail, then split it into two sections. Scrunch those sections together to form your bun, and finally, just use a hair tie to secure it in place.

5. Is a bun a healthy hairstyle?

   Well, it depends! While buns can look super cute, using tight hair ties can really tug on your hair and loosen those roots, making them more prone to breakage. Plus, if your bun is too tight, it can reduce blood flow to your scalp, which isn’t great. Over time, this could affect your scalp health and even lead to bald spots.