Messy Bun Updo

Many women think of updos as difficult hairstyles that can only be done in a salon by a professional. However some easy updo styles like a messy updo are easy and simple to create at home. They require minimum styling products and then you can style them even if you don't have just washed hair. It is less complicated to create than a formal bun and you can dress it up by using different types of hair accessories like barrettes, bejeweled pins and hair combs. A messy bun hairstyle gives you a tousled look that is both soft and romantic and it is just right for a casual party.

Quick Messy Bun

For creating a messy bun updo at home, first you need to shampoo and condition your hair with a volumizing shampoo and an anti frizz conditioner. Using a volumizing shampoo is especially important if you have fine, thin hair. This will give your messy bun more volume. Apply a bit of hair mousse to your hair and blow dry hair straight by using a blow dryer and a paddle brush. Once you are done blow drying your hair, take the front section of your hair and back comb it to get more volume. Take one or two-inch section of hair from the front and use a rattail comb to tease hair. When you have teased the entire front section of hair, pull this section of hair backwards and tie it into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck. Twist the ponytail softly around the base in a clockwise direction and pin it in place by using bobby pins. Pull out a few strands of hair from either sides of your face, to give your face a soft look. Spritz your hair with strong hold hairspray to secure the style.

Elegant Messy Bun

Here is another messy bun hairstyle that is very popular. For this updo, first shampoo and condition your hair with a volumizing shampoo and shine enhancing conditioner. Apply a volumizing hairspray to your hair and then use a diffuser to blow dry your hair. Tease the front section of your hair with a fine toothed comb to create volume. Create soft and loose curls to the rest of your hair by using a medium barreled curling iron. Gently run your fingers through the curls to create extra volume. Make a low ponytail with your hair and secure the ponytail with an elastic band. Twist the ponytail to create a messy bun and pin it in place with a few bobby pins. You can also use hair combs to keep the bun in place. Allow the curls to hang loose from the bun creating a soft look. Apply a final spritz of strong hold hairspray to hold the bun hairstyle in place.

If you have very silky hair, then it might be difficult to keep the bun in place. In such a case, it is better to work with hair that has been washed a day or two before. Women with fine hair will benefit by first curling their hair before creating the messy bun for long hair. This will give your hair greater volume and you, a romantic look. Remember to use a good hairspray or you will end up with frizzy hair. Messy bun hairstyle is the ultimate in casual and chic hairstyles and you should definitely give it a try.