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I Thought I’d Never Achieve a Messy Bun on My Thin Hair, Until I Saw This Guide

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Everything starts with a high pony. Take a larger tie and wrap it several times so that hair stays upright. Also, pull hair at the front for a more voluminous and trendier hairstyle.

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Then, tease your ponytail thoroughly, making it messy and fluffy. If your hair is clean and lacks grease, spray it with dry shampoo for a better grip.

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Now, grab sections of your teased hair and pin it to the base. Don’t create additional twists or knots. The idea is to get the teased hair pinned at all sides in the form of a bun. Voila!

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Another useful hack is unroll the bun maker (to avoid that childish ballerina bun form) and wrap it around the base of your ponytail for added height and volume.

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Then, lay the strands of your hair evenly at all sides and start pinning them to the base. It is better to pin hair as it is, without twisting, as you might end up lacking hair to cover some of the areas.

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Of course, extensions are lifesavers when it comes to creating a messy bun for thin hair. The good news is the cheap clip-in extensions do just fine for this type of updo. 

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If you have smooth, straight hair, teasing the roots a bit will help the extensions hold better.  To blend hair colors nicely, twist your pony as if making a rope braid.

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Tug and pull on the sections of your twisted ponytail and wrap it around the base, pinning it in place.  Excited to give it a try? This video tutorial is super easy to follow!