In the past, natural hair was often limited to a few boring hairstyles, but in today’s fast-paced creator era, new trends are emerging every day. One of the hottest hairstyles that have surfaced in the past year is the messy bun. The style has been seen across nearly all social media platforms, worn by influencers and everyday people alike.
The messy bun is a versatile hairstyle that is stylish and suitable for any hair type. While it can be especially stunning with afro hair’s unique texture, many naturals often struggle to create the look. If you’ve been wanting to try out the messy bun but have hesitated for one reason or another, here’s your chance to hop on the trend!
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To begin, apply a generous amount of the heat protection spray to your hair to prevent heat damage when blow drying. Next, take your blow dryer and detangling brush and use them to stretch out your beautiful head of hair. When you’re done stretching, pick the hair a little bit with a pick if necessary.
Use the hair tie or shoelace as suggested above to gather your hair into a high bun at the crown of your head. Secure tightly and use a hairspray to hold the hair on your scalp together. Next, you want to use a scarf to tie it down, aiding the hairspray to keep it in place.
Now you’re done prepping your hair, take your curly weave-on extensions and wrap it around the bun you just created. Start at the base of the bun where the hair tie lies and secure the extension tightly in place. Then, take a few more of the extensions and wrap it around the whole of the bun. Don’t be afraid to be a bit messy. It’s a messy bun anyways!
After you’ve covered your hair with the extensions, make the bun look a little more natural by wrapping the extensions around your natural hair. Secure with a hair tie or elastic band while letting some curls flow round the sides of your head to your face for a touch of carefree. Trim the curls to meet your taste, apply your mousse, and you’re all done!
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Similar to the weave-on method, start by stretching your hair and putting it into a bun. You can use a hair wax or styling gel to sleek down the hair for a more polished look and a stronger hold. After making sure that your bun is tightly secured, take your crochet pin and your curly hair extensions and crochet them into the base of your bun.
You want to take this process carefully and steadily to prevent any mistakes like ripping off of your hair with the crochet pin. Go in one by one till the extensions match your desired volume. After crocheting, feel free to separate the curls a little more to add a bit of volume and give it a natural blend. Cut the hair to your desired length and style and secure it into a loose bun with a hair tie.
While securing, allow some of the curls to flow down the sides of the hair to add a touch of class and personality to the look. You can also attach some strands of the curly extension to the front part of your hair to make the look stand out. Style your edges and there you have it! A cute messy bun with no stress!
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In the video, the creator started with a week-old wash and go, but you can start with a fresh one. Just be sure to stretch it before begining the messy bun process. You want to start out by taking your moisturizing spray or your water in a spray bottle and spritzing that on the roots of your hair. This will help make your defined curls lay flat and slick for the style.
Next, take your styling gel, apply a little bit to your hands and use it to slick down your hair for the bun. Use your bristle brush to gather all your hair to the crown of your head, then use an elastic hair tie to secure tightly.Voila, you have your ponytail.
Before doing your bun, take out a few strands at the front, back, and sides of your hair to give your style a regal touch. Again, don’t be afraid to go a bit messy as it is in fact, a messy bun! Now that you have your curls down, take another elastic band and secure your curls into a little bun. Be sure to let your curls flow loose from the sides of the bun to give the messy effect.
Go in with the styling gel to redefine all the curls you let loose at the sides of your hair and all the curls showing through your bun if you feel it. Adding a little extra definition gives it a polished vibe while screaming effortless sensation. When you’re done with the whole process, slick down your edges for the finished look!
With these few suggestions, you’ll be able to hop on the messy bun trend with confidence! Remember, these are just a starting point and results may differ depending on the length of your hair. Feel free to experiment and find what works best for your hair length and desired level of messiness. Embrace the natural beauty of your afro hair and rock your messy bun with confidence. Happy styling!
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