The high messy bun is one of those hairstyles that just works when you don’t want to overthink your hair but still need it to look put together.
It sits on top of the head, feels a bit undone, and somehow still looks intentional even when it’s not perfectly smooth.
It’s the kind of style people reach for on busy mornings, hot days, or when hair is doing its own thing and needs to be dealt with fast.
The best part is that it doesn’t really require precision, so small flyaways or uneven sections don’t ruin it.
- Start by brushing all of your hair up to the crown of your head and secure it with a hairband to create a high ponytail.
- Divide the ponytail in half horizontally, then bring the top section forward.
- Use a second elastic band to tie it off, forming a bun that sits over the first hairband.
- Split the loose ends that are coming out from the sides of the bun into two sections.
- Roll each section back towards the bun and tuck them into the elastic, creating new loops on both sides.
- Secure the top of the bun with a bobby pin to keep it flat against the head.
- Spray the sides with a medium hold hairspray and smooth down any flyaways.
- Finish by setting the entire style with a firm hold hairspray.
