How to Tie a Man Bun
Without further ado, we present the quickest tutorial on how to tie a man bun, which we set at three minutes flat.
Step 1: Brush your hair.
Skip the morning shower—you’re wearing an updo, all is forgiven—and just reach for that flat brush. Remove all tangles with some well-meaning brush strokes from roots to ends. Time: 30 seconds.
Step 2: Apply some pomade.
Providing your hair isn’t limp from buildup from the day before, you’ll definitely benefit from a styling product to keep that look polished and frizz-free. Apply a finger-swipe of non-greasy pomade—we like AXE Signature Clean Cut Look: Classic Pomade—evenly onto palms. (Tip: Rubbing your palms warms it up for a smoother application.) Spread evenly from hairline to ends. Time: 1 minute.
Step 3: Refine with a comb.
Give your strands a quick pass with a fine-toothed comb just to make sure your product is evenly distributed. Get your hair tie on the ready. Time: 30 seconds.
Step 4: Tie it up.
Short to medium hair: Gather hair up into a ponytail, and with a free hand, keep looping your elastic around the ponytail until it’s tight enough to be left as a knot. The ends are to be left tucked into the elastic for the final look. Medium to long hair: Gather your hair up into a ponytail, then twist the hair tightly to resemble a rope. Coil the rope around itself, forming a bulb or knob. Tie the elastic around the base of the knob, maybe twice or thrice, to secure it. Lock your look in with an unscented and therefore inconspicuous hairspray like Suave Extreme Hold Unscented Aerosol Hairspray. Time: 1 minute. You’re done! Your mission to create a man bun in under 3 minutes is complete.
How to Make a Basic Man Bun
Whether it be on the street, the runway, the red carpet or Instagram, you’re sure to spot the man bun alongside some of the most popular men’s hairstyles today. So, let’s get down to business and learn how to do a man bun.
How to Make a Half-Up Man Bun Tutorial
Now you’ve got the basics down, it’s time to introduce you to the man bun’s cooler sibling: the half-up, half-down top knot.
Don’t worry about these loose ends, they add to the overall undone coolness of this hairstyle.
How to Make a Messy Man Bun Tutorial
If you’re looking for something a little more casual and low-key, then why not opt for a messy, low bun, instead?
Creating messy bun hairstyles may seem like a no-brainer, but there are actually some tricks and tools to the trade to get the look down. This disheveled, lived-in look has masses of texture and looks extremely cool.
How to Make a Twisted Man Bun
Looking to add a little interest to your man bun hairstyle? Then why not try this twisted man bun style to take your look from ordinary to extraordinary? Make sure you get every strand and double-check in a mirror to see if there are any remaining flyaways.
Take your time here as this step will form the basis of your messy bun.
These little styling tools are your new friend, so simply insert hairpins around the base of the bun to keep it in place.
And there you have it, a messy, low-man bun done at record speed!
With this twisted man bun style, you can turn your basic man bun into a cooler updo that’s suitable for any occasion. Are you thinking about trying out one of these man bun styles? Be sure to share the results with us over @AllThingsHairUS!
