What types of bunches are there – 14 stylish bun styling

A classic hairstyle for achieving a sophisticated and polished look is putting your hair up in a bun. There is a bun style out there to fit every personality and occasion, whether you’re going to a special event or just want to add a little elegance to your regular outfit. Buns offer a versatile range of options to suit any taste, from sleek and sophisticated to laid back and messy.

This post will go over 14 chic bun hairstyles that will improve your appearance. Every style of bun has a distinct charm of its own and can be customized to fit various hair textures and lengths. You’ll find lots of inspiration here, regardless of your preference for a more contemporary or edgy look or for traditional updos.

Learn how to style buns like a pro with these simple to use tips and tricks. We’ll walk you through each look’s steps and offer expert advice to help you up your bun game. Prepare to change your hairdo and walk out with self-assurance!

1. Messy Bun	A relaxed, tousled look perfect for casual outings.
2. Low Bun	Placed at the nape of the neck for a sophisticated, understated style.
3. High Bun	Resting on the top of your head for a chic, elegant appearance.
4. Ballet Bun	A sleek, tight bun ideal for performances or formal events.
5. Side Bun	Positioned to one side for a playful, asymmetrical look.
6. Knotted Bun	Features knots or twists for a unique, textured appearance.
7. Braided Bun	Incorporates braids for a more intricate, detailed style.
8. Topknot	Similar to a high bun but often more relaxed and less polished.
9. Twisted Bun	Involves twisting the hair into a bun for a stylish, modern look.
10. French Twist Bun	A classic, elegant style with hair rolled and pinned into a twist.
11. Half-Up Bun	Combines a bun with the rest of the hair left down for a balanced look.
12. Fishtail Bun	Features a fishtail braid that wraps into a bun for a detailed finish.
13. Low Messy Bun	A more relaxed version of the low bun with a touch of casual charm.
14. Bubble Bun	Involves securing sections of the bun with elastic bands for a fun, bubbly effect.

What is a bun and 14 main types

The bun is a long- and medium-length women’s hairstyle in which the hair is gathered, twisted, and worn on the crown or back of the head.

Even though a bun might seem like a bun, there are actually over a dozen style and technique variations of this hairstyle.

Bun styles are separated into two groups: those based on design and height, or where they are placed on the head.

Which kinds of buns exist based on height:

• Low. Located at the bottom of the back of the head as close to the neck as possible.
• Medium. Located in the central part of the occipital zone.
• High. On the crown or at the top of the back of the head.

Buns differ in their appearance and design:

• smooth;
• with braiding;
• textured;
• octopus;
• banana;
• half-bun;
• twisted;
• careless;
• bantu;
• tight;
• asymmetrical;
• voluminous;
• shell;
• paired.

Nearly all of these buns have the option of being high, medium, or low; the descriptions of each option will provide you with more details.

Smooth

A sleek and simple hairstyle for ladies with straight hair is the smooth bun. Such a bun has no waviness and turns out perfectly even without any protruding hair.

A bun like this works well on naturally straight, silky hair. The hair must first be straightened if it is porous, wavy, or curly. Styling products are also used for styling hair of any kind; they help achieve the highest level of smoothness and keep hair from slipping out of the style.

• Height: any
• Style: casual, evening, business, glamor
• Additional accessories: hairpins with decor – flowers, pearls, rhinestones. If you need a voluminous smooth bun, use a donut or roller. A mesh will help to fix the hairs.

A sleek bun is a medium-complexity hairstyle that you can accomplish yourself, but it’s best to leave it to the pros. There are two ways to style your hair:

• With a roller or donut. The hair is fixed at the back of the head, wrapped strand by strand around the roller and secured with invisible pins;
• With two elastic bands. A ponytail is made at the bottom of the back of the head and secured with two elastic bands – one at the base, the second – in the center of the length of the tail. The resulting tail is twisted inward and secured with invisible hairpins and hairpins.

In the video, you can see how to make a smooth bun in more detail.

With braiding

An inventive hairstyle for long hair that combines a bun and various braid styles is the bun with braiding. Numerous braiding options are available, including French braids, standard braids, and braids above or below buns. Your creativity is the only thing limiting the range of techniques.

The bun’s style also varies; it can be voluptuous, casual, or smooth.

Any type of hair, whether porous, hard, wavy, curly, or straight, can look great in a bun with a braid. You must consider thickness, though, as these hairstyles work best on medium- to thick-textured hair.

• Height: any
• Style: casual, business, romantic
• Additional accessories: elastic bands, invisible hairpins, hairpins for decoration, artificial flowers, donut.

Whichever bun you decide to use as the base and the braid you wish to braid will determine the steps involved in making such a bun. You can watch a tutorial on creating a basic French braid bun in the video below.

Textured

A variation known as a "textured bun" entails producing texture—that is, transparent strands with exquisite transitions. This technique helps to add volume, airiness, and romance by fixing the hair into the style in tiny strands.

Buns with texture can vary in size, height, and overall hairstyle characteristics. The two most stylish options are a high bun with a hint of carelessness and a low, textured bun.

Any kind of hair can be styled into a textured bun, but coarse, unkempt hair needs to be properly fixed with styling product.

• Height: low or high
• Style: wedding, everyday, romantic, evening
• Additional accessories – decorations in the form of fresh flowers, stones, pearls, a donut or a roller when you need to add volume.

Decorated textured bun

A textured bun is an intricate hairstyle that calls for manual dexterity in addition to specific technical abilities. Doing it yourself is next to impossible.

Watch the video on how to make a low-textured bun if you’re still keen to give it a go.

Octopus

In 2022, an octopus bun—which is applied to the crown of the head and is identified by a tail protruding from underneath the bun—will be in style. Both at the Tone Ward show and the 2022 Met Gala, Gigi Hadid sported an odd hairstyle that was observed.

Although hair type is irrelevant in this instance, girls with hard, dense rods work best for this bun because they will perfectly hold the shape of the tail’s protruding tip. Apply styling to address thin and porous hair.

• Height: high
• Style: street, cool, evening, business
• Additional accessories: not required

Even you can make an octopus bun; just gather your hair into a standard bun and leave the end sticking out in the desired direction rather than hiding it behind your thick hairstyle.

Banana

An oblong bun with a light, almost careless texture is called a banana bun. Although this type’s popularity peaked in 2017–2018, it is still relevant today.

Any length of hair, short or medium, can be styled into a bun like this; the type of hair is irrelevant. There are no limitations on the type, thickness, or structure of hair when wearing a banana bun.

• Height: low
• Style: casual, street style
• Additional accessories: not required

All you need to do to make a banana bun is tie yourself in a low ponytail and wrap it around your head, starting from the center rather than the bottom as is customary.

Half-bun

A half-bun is a loose hairstyle topped with a tiny bun on the crown that is popular among women. Here, only the top layer of the hair is styled, rather than the entire head. The remainder is still free to be straightened, formed into elastic curls, or made into beach waves.

Any type of hair, including hard rods and porous, unruly hair, looks good in a half-bun. All that needs to be clarified is that medium or very thick hair is preferable. You won’t be able to pull off an amazing hairstyle if your hair is extremely thin.

The half-bun has been in style for a number of years, so you can wear it to safely accessorize your regular outfit. Simply use a comb to separate the top portion of the hair, measuring it according to the total thickness of the hair, and gather it into a straightforward bun on the crown. The remaining free hair can be styled however you please.

Twisted

A straightforward option for an everyday hairstyle is the twisted bun, which is created by twisting hair into a tourniquet rather than from the tail.

All hair types, regardless of thickness, can wear this hairstyle. However, the length makes it more challenging; for instance, it is challenging to twist a tourniquet on medium-length hair in a bob. We advise long-haired girls to wear this style of bun because of this.

• Height: any, but usually high
• Style: casual, business, street

Gather your hair into a ponytail at the desired height, then secure it with an elastic band to create this type of bun. To create a tourniquet, twist the tail, then wrap it around the base and fasten it with hairpins or another elastic band.

Messy

Any type, structure, or porosity of hair, whether long or medium, can get the same results.

• Height: any, but most often high or medium
• Style: casual, home

Gather a ponytail, tug a few strands out to create a little disharmony, and then twist the tail into a bun to create an untidy look. Straighten your hair to cover up the knot’s outline, then use hairpins to fasten the finished bun.

In this video, you can see how to create a voluminous bun hairstyle in more detail:

Bantu

A bun and a hair bow are combined to create the "bantu" look. A bantu is not the best choice if you want stylish buns. Three to four years have passed since this hairstyle was no longer in vogue. However, since fashion is cyclical, we will examine this hairstyle alternative just in case.

• Height: any
• Style: festive, evening, wedding

Depending on where you want the bow to go, there are different steps to making this bun. It can be placed to draw attention to the lower edge of a high, smooth bun or in the middle of a bun that is medium in height.

The video demonstrates one way to style a high bun with a bow.

Tight

The hairstyle commonly referred to as a bun is actually a tight bun. At first, this option was limited to daily use, but celebrities have made it work for special occasions.

The type of hair does not matter, but a more expressive bun will have longer, thicker curls.

• Height: high
• Style: casual, evening
• Additional accessories: if desired, the bun is complemented with minimalistic hairpins or hairpins, but the bun itself looks self-sufficient.

Simply pull your hair up into a high ponytail, fasten it with an elastic band, and twist it into a snug, slightly elongated bump to create a bun. A second elastic band at the base and hairpins at the top can be used to secure the bun.

This post will discuss 14 chic and adaptable bun styles that can improve any appearance, whether you’re getting ready for a special occasion or simply want to change up your regular hairstyle. You can choose the ideal bun to fit your personality and the occasion by reading our breakdown of each style’s distinctive features and getting advice on how to achieve them. Styles range from traditional chignons to whimsical topknots.

Asymmetrical

Asymmetrical or side – this is a bun that has been moved to the right or left of the center parting. In this instance, the bun itself can be anything—smooth and rigid, reckless, banana, or bantu. Any type of hair can look good in an asymmetrical haircut.

• Height: low
• Style: depends on the characteristics of the bun. Textured version with a pronounced texture of strands will fit perfectly into an evening style, smooth – into a business style, careless – into an everyday style.

To create this look, simply follow the directions for a particular kind of bun, forming it slightly to the side rather than in the middle. A basic side bun with a weaving effect can be seen in the video below.

Volumetric

Voluminous buns are made to mimic the thickness and beauty of hair with the help of additional tools or techniques. You can create the illusion of volume by backcombing, using a donut, or removing the strands to create space between them.

Such a bun is ideal for thin and sparse hair because it mimics thickness and volume. Though those with sparse strands will get the most impact, thick, hard, and unruly hair can also successfully sport this style.

• Height: any
• Style: evening, festive, everyday
• Additional accessories: a voluminous bun is styled with designs of flowers or rhinestones on a hairpin, which bend around the hairstyle on one side.

Using a specialized roller is the simplest way to generate volume. An alternative that successfully makes up for the lack of volume is a bun with a sock, which is the main one for the hairstyle. Watch the video to learn how to make a bun with a sock.

Shell

A shell, also known as a French bun, is a vertical bun that has a shell-like shape. Ideal for medium-length and long hair, though the easier it will be to create and fix the hairstyle, the longer the curls.

It is preferable to work with straight hair to create a sophisticated, lovely, and feminine hairstyle.

• Height: medium
• Style: business, evening
• Additional accessories: the shell does not need any additions – a beautiful bun looks stylish even without decorations.

Complex shells with numerous fastening hairpins are created by hairdressers and stylists; these looks are appropriate for formal occasions and gala events. Try to make the choice as in the video if you need a basic shell for a stroll, a trip to the office, or a meal.

Paired

A trendy youth hairstyle featuring two high buns is the paired or space bun with horns. suitable for any length and structure of hair. Buns can be adorned or left bare, smooth or haphazard.

• Height: high
• Style: casual, youth.
• Additional accessories: optional, but if desired, you can add cute hairpins or hairpins.

It is sufficient to divide the hair along the central parting to create two symmetrical high buns using any of the previously mentioned techniques. In order to keep the finished buns from coming undone on thick hair, it is preferable to secure them with a second elastic band.

What buns are in fashion

A smooth bun or a shell are examples of classic buns, while other buns on the list are current fashion trends.

The newest and trendiest buns:

• Textured. For several years now, the textured bun has become a hit of wedding hairstyles. It perfectly complements both the fairy-tale image of a princess and a more laconic, strict wedding outfit.
• Twisted. A bun created from a tourniquet is a relevant option for every day, when you need a simple, but fashionable hairstyle. If you are looking for the simplest version of a bun, this is the best choice.
• Half-bun. This style will perfectly fit into the image of young girls who follow trends and want to create an easy, slightly naive-cute hairstyle.

Gigi Hadid

This season and the ones to come grant permission for other kinds to exist as well. However, you now know which bun styles are the most in style if you need them.

Questions

Is it feasible to style short hair in a bun?

Unfortunately, very short women’s haircuts cannot have a bun made. Shoulder-length or just a little bit higher is the ideal length. Long hair suits most bun styles best.

Naturally, of course! The article’s photo examples support this; in some, the girls simply sport a cropped hairstyle that enhances their cuteness. Release a few thin strands on the sides if there aren’t any bangs; this will soften the image and give it more brightness while also visually correcting it.

Is a bun acceptable for back-to-school wear on September 1st?

It’ll work. Examine the buns on a donut in more detail. Another appropriate version is the smooth paired version, which looks great with bows. Generally speaking, practically any bun can be styled for a school appearance with the correct design.

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There are a plethora of bun styles to choose from, each adding a special twist to your appearance. These 14 bun variations are sure to inspire you, whether you’re wearing them for a formal occasion or just want a stylish look every day. Every occasion and personality can be catered to with a different style, ranging from the elegant and refined ballerina bun to the carefree and casual messy bun.

Trying out various bun styles can be an enjoyable way to update your appearance and showcase your individual style. Play around with different textures, placements, and accessories without fear. A high, voluminous bun can bring some playfulness to your ensemble, while a low chignon can give you a more sophisticated look.

Keep in mind that the way a bun makes you feel is just as important as its style. A well-chosen bun can exude confidence and add flair to your ensemble. So go ahead and experiment with these looks to find the ideal bun that works for the occasion and your mood. Have fun with the styling!

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