The French…known for their hostile demeanor toward Americans, haughty and arrogant personalities, and, apparently, their clever bun-making techniques. The base of the hairstyle is minimalist, with a basic middle bun. Then, you twist some hair into a braid, loop it around the bun, and you have a French bun!
It’s elegant, yet modest and perfect for any occasion. Going out to eat dinner with your husband? Put your hair in a French bun and you’ll feel confident in your appearance. Attending a special event for your school? A French bun could be the hairstyle that complements your formal dress.
A top knot is probably one of the easiest bun hairstyles you can do. All you need to do is take your hair, weave it through a ponytail or scrunchie, and once you have it about halfway through, stop pulling your hair so it forms a knot at the top of your head.
If you’re in a rush, a top knot is you’re go-to. Or, if it’s one of those days you need to dress comfy, a top knot bun will seamlessly pull the cozy outfit together. It’s not just ideal for coziness, but also a casual outfit. A top knot can add a bit of flare to a basic outfit of loose jeans and an oversized shirt.
When your fashionable box braids aren’t giving you the effect you want, put them in a bun and you’ll inherit a completely different persona. Box braids are already beautiful and feminine but weaving them into a bun can add a bit of dazzle to your outfit.
Like the woman in the photo, a box braid bun is essential for a warm, sunny day. Hair in a bun, a fashionable top to show off the shoulders, and the sun brushing your skin—a lovely day if I’ve ever heard one! In the winter, putting your box braids in a bun would complement a warm sweater.
Elegant, fashionable taste, and a paragon of femininity! A loose, twisted chignon is a beautiful hairstyle that takes the universal bun and notches it up by several levels of grace. If you’re like Nicole Kidman and attend fancy events, a chignon is a perfect style choice for your hair.
Or if it’s one of those nights you stay home and get dressed up for the fun of it, practice your hairstyle skills with the unique form of a loose, twisted chignon. Along with the bun, you can pull shorter strands of hair out in the front, so you have some face framing pieces accompanying the beautiful hairstyle.
Another basic bun hairstyle is the sock bun. You can go big or small with this one! A huge sock bun steals the show with its refined simplicity. The hair bun can transform a casual outfit into one of taste and fashion. It can also complete an already sophisticated outfit with a pretty hairstyle.
Although it’s a common hair technique for buns, it can be more difficult than others. As the name suggests, you’ll need a sock rolled up into a donut or ring shape and you’ll slide the sock onto your ponytail. Next, pull the hair around so it makes a circle and then take some, or several, bobby pins to secure the hair. Voila! You have a sock bun.
Let your side part loose and free to take your bun to the next level! This hairstyle is a contrasting duo: tight, secure bun on top and loose, flowy hair to the side. Like the model, you may be wearing an outfit with dichotomous patterns and textures, and you’ll want to do the same with your hair.
If you love a side part, this hairstyle is the one for you and it’s ideal for a bad hair day. When your long locks aren’t shiny and voluminous, you can put them in a bun. Meanwhile, you spray your side part with some dry shampoo to create that freshly washed hair look.
When indecision hits, a half-bun hairstyle is your best friend. Is it a hair-down kind of day? Perhaps, you’d rather put your hair up. Or why not do both? A half-bun adds a little bit of pizzazz to your hair and outfit. When you can’t make a decision, always go for a little bit of both.
A half-bun is versatile, cute, simple, and efficient. It looks good with both casual and dressy outfits. It’s also very easy to do. All you have to do is separate a third of your hair, so you’ll have enough to put it in a bun and you simply twist it into a knot on your head.
A slick-back low bun is the epitome of sophistication and grace. It looks sleek, fashionable, and put-together. Sitting at the base of the neck, a low bun accentuates face features. Without being the star of the show, but still showcasing potential for the spotlight, a slick-back low bun is an essential hairstyle for fashion.
When you want that silky, glossy look, a slicked-back low bun will meet your wishes. All you need to do is spray your hair and brush with hair spray to make those pesky baby hairs stay down. Then, you can continue spraying your entire head with hairspray while smoothing your hair into a bun.
Let’s take a step back into the 1990s. This era had tons of iconic fashion and beauty trends, including space buns. They were popular in a festival environment, and several celebrities, such as Miley Cyrus and the Spice Girls, wore them on stage or in music videos.
Today, the hairstyle is making a comeback! Space buns are suitable for any hair type and are super easy to style. They also look great with various outfits and aren’t just meant for the music festival scene. Whether going to an art museum, a fancy restaurant, or shopping at the mall, space buns can be a cute and unique hairstyle for most occasions.
Why wear a basic bun when you could make it a braided one? Not only is this hairstyle elegant, chic, and classy, but it also adds a bit of texture to your appearance. It looks like a woven tapestry of shiny, healthy hair – words any woman would want to hear!
What outfit do you imagine yourself wearing with this hairstyle? A long, satin dress? A blouse and skirt? Perhaps dress pants and a business casual top. That’s the appeal of bun hairstyles: you can wear any bun style with an array of outfits. Next time you can’t decide how you want the world to see your hair, consider a stylish braided bun!
This one is for the curly haired girlies! Curly hair can be a hassle and sometimes, you may not be in the mood to mess with your mane of hair; that’s when you pull a curly bun out of your back pocket. It’s another classy and elegant bun hairstyle.
Something about a curly bun is so feminine, put-together, and delicate. Similar to the braided bun, it adds some texture and design to your hair. The eyes instantly jump to the curly hair residing on the top of your head, but for good reason – the sight is gorgeous!
This one’s…interesting. If you’re feeling bold like Sarah Paulson, you could choose a trio of buns rather than sticking to one. If you decide to adorn this hairstyle, be sure you section your hair equally, so you don’t have one bun smaller than the other – Sarah’s bottom bun has seen better days.
Don’t fret. A trio bun can be fashionable. If you’re a fan of Star Wars, you could get some inspiration from Rey’s trio buns. Adding your unique flare to the hairstyle is also a great way to spice it up and make it cute. You can place the three buns in different areas or even add some accessories.
A messy bun is for those days you’re staying in, reading a book, drinking coffee, and not seeing the light of day. Or, you know, if you need to go to the store but don’t have it in you to fix your hair, a messy bun is usually the first choice women go for.
Messy buns are also perfect for a workout. Your hair is already messy, so you won’t spend your time exercising worrying about how your hair looks – you’re there to move your body, and a messy bun makes it so that you don’t have to give your hair a second thought.
Iconic ‘90s space buns with a unique twist. Rather than just a bun hairstyle, why not add some braids in there too? French braids are already beautiful and elegant, so adding space buns on top of that will make your hair the star of the show!
You can also leave short strands in the front for that feminine, graceful look. However, French braids can be tough, especially if you have to do it yourself. If you’re one of those people who aren’t very savvy in hair skills, you could always ask a friend or take the reins and learn to French braid all on your own; this hairstyle is too cute not to wear at least once!
It’s class and refined grace. If you look in a dictionary and find the word elegant, you’ll see this picture of a long-twisted bun. The hairstyle takes many previous styles and turns them into one stylish piece: a slick back, textured design, weaving of hair, and a unique take on a bun.
The long-twisted bun is a style that will up the grace and finery of anyone in any outfit. This one is probably the most complex of all the bun hairstyles on here. It’ll take some skill and patience, but with some practice and assistance from someone else, you can wear this beautiful bun.
Take the half bun from earlier and make it box braids—a great variation on the hairstyle! Once again, the braids add texture and design to the hair and give it depth. A half bun with box braids creates intricate lines that no one will be able to ignore.
When you want to do something different with your box braids, you can section out some of your hair and put it into a bun. It’s not a drastically different style from your everyday hair, but it adds enough change to your appearance that you’ll feel confident when you walk out the door.
The slicked-back top knot is where cozy meets class. Rather than a basic topknot, you can give your hair a sleek look by making it slick back so there aren’t any baby hairs sticking up. Then with a top knot to finish it off, you have a classy, yet simplistic hairstyle.
To go out or not go out. That’s something you may be asking yourself, but you’ll be pleased to know that whatever you decide, a slick-back top knot will be the saving grace you need. No matter where you decide to go, this hairstyle will look good with your outfit.
Braids and buns are two styles that complement each other flawlessly. This hairstyle looks very secure and compact, like no strand of hair will have the chance to get free. If you need your hair out of your face, adding a French braid along with a bun is your best bet.
Dancers probably know this style of bun intimately. French and Dutch braids usually accompany a bun for a dancer’s hair. That right there should tell you how sturdy and practical this hairstyle is! Regardless of whether you’re a dancer or not, a French braid bun will keep your hair looking cute, and the fly aways locked in.
With roots in the ‘90s and early 2000s, the spiky bun is making an impressive comeback. People have been nostalgic for a time of the past, and what better way to rebirth those decades than with beauty and hair? If you’re reminiscing on the past or a youngster wishing you had lived in an earlier time, a spiky bun may give you a taste of what these decades had in store.
If you’re going for a Y2K look, the spiky bun is for you! It’s trendy, eye-catching, and unique. If you’re looking for something new to add to your look, a spiky bun will give you that and more. What’s great about it is that it’s not overtly strange; it’s not a style people will gawk at, instead it’s a style people will admire for its eccentricity.
Accessories are a girl's best friend. We accessorize our faces and ears with jewelry, our fingers with nails, and our hair with bows, barrettes, even flowers. Accessories add a little bit of extra to our individuality. There are seemingly no limits when it comes to hair.
These floral hair pins are one of the many ways women can accessorize their hair. Doesn’t it give the hair its own personality? Beyond hair pins, hairbows are a great way to assert beauty and delicacy. Not to mention the multitude of colors and designs of hair bows – the possibilities are endless!
