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• Method 1 of 6: Make a messy bun
• Method 2 of 6: Make a top bun
• Method 3 of 6: Make a tight ballerina bun
• Method 4 of 6: Make a braided bun
• Method 5 of 6: Make a bun with a sock
• Method 6 of 6: Plain bun
• Tips
• Warnings

A bun is a versatile hairstyle that you can wear while doing household chores, going to school, or going out for a night out. Learn a few easy ways to make a bun, such as the messy bun, a ballerina bun, the top bun, a braided bun, and a bun with a sock so you can alternate every day.

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Method 1 of 6: Make a messy bun

1. Prepare your hair. Brush your hair so that all knots and tangles are out. To create a messy bun, you can part or comb everything from front to back.
2. Put your hair back. Grab your hair, without brushing it, all together in one hand. Keep your hair where you want the bun to go.
   • To make a stylish bun, grab your hair very high on your head. For a more corporate style, hold it in the center of the back of your head. For a casual messy bun, gather your hair at the nape of your neck.
   • You can make the bun in the middle, but it can also be slightly to the side if you like a playful look.
   • Since it should turn into a messy bun, you don't need to brush it or run your hands through it when you pull your hair back. Get your hair together and resist the urge to comb it with your fingers.
   • Make sure to bring loose strands and that all your hair is in your hands.
3. Finish the bun. Spray some hairspray over your hair to help keep your bun in place, and add decorative hair clips if you like. A cute hair band or a little clip just below your bun can spice up your hairstyle.

Method 2 of 6: Make a top bun

1. Prepare your hair. Comb or brush your hair to remove knots. The topknot does not require parting, so you can either comb it back straight away to make it look very smooth, or pull it back with your hands to make it messier.
2. Make a high tail. Gather all your hair in the front, and tie a ponytail on top of your head. Make sure that no strands are hanging loose and that all your hair is in your hands.
3. Put a rubber band around it. Wrap a rubber band around the topknot you made, making sure that it does not get caught in strands in the center of your bun, but rather that it sits flat against your head around the base of the bun.
   • Pull out tufts of hair to make it messier, or leave it that way.
   • If you have very long hair, you may find your bun is getting a little too high. In that case you can secure it on one side with bobby pins. Otherwise, the bun can remain upright.
4. Finish it. Since the bun is on top of your head, tufts may get stuck in the neck. Secure it with a pin, and put some hairspray all over your hair. Optionally add hair accessories.

Method 3 of 6: Make a tight ballerina bun

1. Prepare your hair. Get all the knots out of your hair by brushing it well. The ballerina bun is made in hair that has been combed all the way back, so if your hair gets frizzy or wants to pop out, just wet it with a plant sprayer.
2. Finish it. This style definitely needs hairspray to keep it in good shape. Go over your entire haircut with strong hairspray and smooth out all the strands with your fingers. You are done!

Method 4 of 6: Make a braided bun

1. Prepare your hair. Comb your hair back to remove any knots. You can part or comb all your hair back, so comb it as you wish. If your hair is very frizzy, you can wet it for a while.
2. Put your hair back. A braided bun can be made anywhere on the head. You can brush it first if it needs to look really neat, or comb through with your fingers for a more casual look. Secure your hair in a ponytail with an elastic.
3. Finish it. You can pull off a few tufts to make it a bit messier. Spray some hairspray on your hairstyle and add fun accessories if you want. A hair band looks great with a braided bun.

Method 5 of 6: Make a bun with a sock

1. Prepare your hair. Brush your hair to remove knots and tangles. A bun with a sock is usually not parted, although you can do it if you want.
2. Put your hair back. Determine where the bun should be. A popular trend is to make the bun on top of your head, just like a top bun. You can create a more classic style by gathering your hair at your neck. Secure your tail with a rubber band.
3. Put the sock around your tail. Take the sock and slide it over your tail, up to the base. This way you can be sure that all the strands are in it. Hold the tail up and now slide the donut all the way back to the end of the tail.
4. When you get to the base, adjust your bun so it turns out the way you want. While the bun should be stable enough, you can still insert some bobby pins to secure it to your scalp.
5. Finish it. If things need to get messier, pull out a few strands, then put some hairspray over them. Put some fun accessories in your hair if you want, and you're done!

Method 6 of 6: Plain bun

1. Add nice bows or ribbons (optional)
2. If necessary, secure any peaks that pop out with bobby pins or clips.
3. Enjoy your bun.
4. Untie the bun later so you have curls or waves!

Tips

• If you want your hair to curl after taking the bun out, give the braided bun a try.
• Use an elastic to keep your hair taut and in shape.
• Sometimes it is best not to put hairspray or gel in your hair if you want it to look natural.
• It can be nice to curl the loose tufts that have escaped the bun with a curling iron, instead of combing your head tightly or securing it with pins.
• Squirt a little water over your hair to smooth it out if you want to light it up.
• If you put your bobby pins on the side with the ridges against your head, they will stay in place better. Or spray hairspray on your bobby pins before putting them in your hair.
• Use a detangling spray as a hairspray. Then your hair will eventually become less tangled.
• Always use rubber bands in the color of your hair, so you cannot see them through your bun.
• Use hairspray to keep your bun in shape.
• You can have your hair wet or dry, or straighten it first in all of these ways.

Warnings

• Always inspect your bobby pins to make sure no protective caps are off. If you put a broken bobby pin in your hair, you will damage your hair or your scalp.
• Avoid putting your hair in a bun every day to minimize breakage.