Super Easy Messy Buns

I’m sure everybody has experienced oversleeping and jumping out of your bed with crazy hair!! The worst things is that you don’t even have time to do anything about your hair!! I gotta admit, this happens to me quite often… It’s OK, I know I’m not perfect ;-p
Today, I’m sharing a messy bun hairstyle that will help you get through a chaotic morning. It is perfectly fine to have crazy messy hair! I mean, the messier the better!! How awesome is that!
How to Do Cute Easy Messy Bun Hairstyles
1. Make a regular ponytail with a hair band that does not have metal part. Hair gets caught in the metal and it can tear your hair when taking off. Make a ponytail where you want to have a bun at. I recommend you to do a ponytail as tight as possible. This way, your messy bun look stand out.
2. Loosely twist your hair and wrap it around the hair band. Secure it by either slipping the end of hair under the hair band, or using bobby pins.
3. Basically that’s it!! You can even do this in a car!!

There are more things you can do to spice up you cute messy bun hairstyles. They are:
- Tease your hair after making a ponytail. It gives a lot more volume. (If you are not sure how to tease hair, click here to watch a tutorial video.)
- Pull a little bit of hair out from the bun. Tease it or wrap it opposite way to achieve your desired look, and bobby pin it.
- Use hair accessories, like chopsticks, flower pins, or head bands.
- Make a low bun and wear a thick head band for a retro look. (and a huge sunglasses too!
) - Arrange your front hair to look little different. All back, center part, right to left, left to right, pouf, and so on… Whatever you like!!








This post has 47 comments
April 27th, 2009
dis is not messy! i used 2 do this but alot!
April 27th, 2009
This is ok not as up to date as I hoped but thnx, im more of the teen urban 8O’z style…does anyone have suqqestions ?
July 23rd, 2009
u should wear your hair down on the side or even just in a mini ponytail
June 25th, 2009
I definetly know how too make a great messy bun!!!!
1. Put all your hair in the form like your making a pony tail. Then wrap your scrunchie aroung your ponytail once then the second time
wrap teh rest of your hair in
June 26th, 2009
Hi, Kristy. Thanks for the great idea!! I will try that too!
March 8th, 2010
I do this all the time!
August 14th, 2010
thats the way i do a messy bun and its soo easy !
August 14th, 2010
Thats The way i do a bun and its soo easy !!
July 3rd, 2009
I just tried the messy bun and it worked great! thanks for the help!
June 3rd, 2010
ok so how does this work exactly i cant make it right the directions didnt make sense to me that much.
July 10th, 2009
this is SO not messy!!! u wanna make a real messy bun?
1.make a regular bun, them mess it up!!!
simple. easy.done. yr welcome!!!
July 28th, 2009
Hi Laura,
Thanks for the tip!! It is always good to have someone else’s opinion! I really appreciate it
February 15th, 2010
thanks eri! i have naturally curly hair so, doing a bun like that wasn’t really an option because my hair fell out, so i find my way much easier!
July 10th, 2009
I just got my hair cut a little bit shorter than shoulder length yesterday and i need ideas for how i can style my hair plz.
July 28th, 2009
Hi Kristi,
I’ve had my hair long for so long so that I kinda have to think what will be goo for medium to bob length hair style. Please give me some time!! Thanks!
July 13th, 2009
I tried but my hair just fell out…I think it’s a bit to think.
July 28th, 2009
Hi Ali,
Sorry about that. I guess I have to come up with different ways to do it. I also had a couple of comments telling different ways to make messy buns. I think they can be helpful for you!!
July 23rd, 2009
i know even more hairstyles such as elegant , sassy ,and even casual do u think i should start my own website?
July 28th, 2009
Hi Caitlyn,
Thanks for leaving comments! I would love to know about your hairstyles!! So, I really think you should start your own website too
September 10th, 2009
hey
my hair always looks like crap no matter what i do to it, it is always frizzie and wont stay straight what should i do???
September 20th, 2009
Hi Alena,
Have you tried some anti-frizz hair products before? And If you want to have nicen’ straight hair, you can use a hair iron, but don’t buy a cheap one! It can only damage your hair!!
February 19th, 2010
hey alena, go to a salon and ask them about anti-frizz products, and shampoos. it is more than likely that you can find realy great produts. your hair will never stay straigt all the time so go to like walmart & go to the hair products alie and look for this one produvt by chi they have a heat protectent tht will help keep your hair starigt . if you can get your hair straight that way go to a beauty college and get a straight perm. it cost diffrently depending on your hair .
October 12th, 2009
Hey ppl. I REALLY NEED a different style! I am a primary schooler and I ALWAYS wear ponytails side ponytails piggytails hair down in a bun and in plaits. PLEASE HELP!!!
October 14th, 2009
hey guys im so confused i dnt know how to do my hair all i do is ponytails i need suggestions
October 16th, 2009
Hi sasha,
You can try other hairstyles on my site. Hopefully you’ll find what you like.
October 22nd, 2009
this is so not a messy bunn but i might do it if my hair is not like retarted one day
November 24th, 2009
THX!!! I ♥ ur website and messy bun! YOU’RE A LIFESAVER!
December 2nd, 2009
Hi Monique,
Thanks for visiting my website! I’m glad to know I can be helpful
December 4th, 2009
I thought it looked really pretty regaardless of what people have said. It is easy,simple and totally down to earth! Theres nothing wrong with it and I fix my hair like that because I cant constantly use a hair straightener or wash it everyday because my natural color will get stripped out and hot tools can ruin hair. Ill try this one, Thanks for posting your gorgeous hair style. Bye!!
December 4th, 2009
Hi Tara,
Thanks for your comment! I think this hairdo is so easy and looks cute, too!!
December 4th, 2009
My bad regardless but you know what I meant. Bye and thanks again!!
December 7th, 2009
Hi Eri,
I recently got my hair cut. What Should I do besides, semi-ponytails, buns, and ponytails?
February 23rd, 2010
You could put your hair in some pin curls. since its short it will look cute.
December 24th, 2009
This hairstyle is…ok. It took me some time to master the messiness of it (I usually love neat, perfect buns) but I got so many compliments that I decided to continue doing it.
-Maxine Mailey
January 13th, 2010
this was so easy and great thxs
January 17th, 2010
I’m wearing a messy bun right now lol! Also if you like the really messy look blow dry the top of your head on high causing a few cute little stray hairs to hang down on your face.
February 15th, 2010
this hairstyle was semi-okay for a while but then i got a shorter haircut and that was the end…:( is there anything else i can do if i have short hair? plz help.
March 6th, 2010
Eri,
this is a cute and easy bun i tried it and it looked great…..however i normally do my hair in original pigtails, buns, ponytails, and sometimes leaving my hair down(curly,wavy,even straight) basically im tired of the same hair do…. do u think u can help???
thnx 4 listenin bye!
March 11th, 2010
omg i just have a problem i cant wrap it!!! i have long hair and it always gets lose
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April 11th, 2010
That isn’t a messy bun. To do a PROPER messy bun. Ive got two ways for you to try it. =)
Method 1: Make a high ponytail [this even works with should-length and short hair.] Then mess around with it, pull bits out, stuff bits in and when it look pretty but messy clip it. There is no need for crocodile clips – just use a normal big one. =D This works for greasy hair too. ;]]
Method 2: [This isn't a good method for long hair.] Make a high ponytail on the very top of your head. Tuck the end into your rubber band. Pull your hair out and mess around with it. Jump up and down if you wnat. xD
Your messy bun is finished. Note: a messy bun is best with wavy or curly hair. If you have straight her just add a few curls with a curler or straightner. Your whole head won’t need to be curly. ;D Add a headband or a flower/bow clip for instant glamour.
April 11th, 2010
If you want your hair to be straight or less frizzy try Herbal Essences Seductively straight Shampoo. Use with Herbal Essences Seductively straight conditioner for AWESOME results! ;D Don’t try to use anti-friz or serus alot as they weaken your hair and cause thousands of split ends. Try avoiding straightening too – use straightners or curlers in extreme cases like parties, going out, weddings etc.
July 17th, 2010
if you leave yer hair wet, it will stay in longer than drying it, if you dry alot of times the hair won’t stick and will fall out of the band.(:
July 21st, 2010
i love the messy bun hair style it rocks all my friends do there hair that way GO MESSY BUNS
July 29th, 2010
I was trying to look for easy but nice hair styles and came across this website. Its Awesome, i am definetly going to try thi messy bun. id love to have it for school, but i have quite long-ish hair and its quite thick. Will it still work?? x
August 15th, 2010
my hair is layered and it comes out easy. how do i keep it in???????!!!!!!!!
August 15th, 2010
do wat i did try 2 bands.
August 15th, 2010
luv it so cute and easy