Ready, Set, Bun! 15 Stunning Bun Hairstyles You Can Do Quickly And Easily

The bun hairstyle has since proven to be timeless. Every season, there is a new bun look added to the mix – one even more beautiful than the last adaptation. Buns are

so loved because they are mostly easy to style and can be worn everywhere and for everything – from parties to workouts to the office, you name it!

Because bun hairstyles are relatively easy to do, they afford you the opportunity to avert a bad hair day when you don’t have the time to visit the salon. Plus, you don’t have to be super technical or cretive with them. More often than not, all you need is a hairstyle inspiration, a few minutes and a handful of tools to get your slay on. Of course, as is the case with most of our suggestions, easy doesn’t mean boring. That is to say, whether you spend 10 minutes or 30 minutes, you’ll still look as put-together as the lady who spent hours at the salon! Sounds like music, doesn’t it?

Other than with your natural hair, you may also decide to do a quick bun with your hair extension which is equally amazing. From braids, to locs, and even weave extensions, this hairdo will work just as well. Think of it as an easy way to add a refreshing switch to your current look.

Check out 15 easy bun hairstyles and how to get them done…

#1. Flat high bun

What you need:

  • Hair Gel
  • Hairbands
  • Bobby pins
  • Comb

How To Do
1. Gather all your hair using the gel and pull it tight at the top of your head using hairbands.
2. If you have thin hair, you can use a bun maker to make it look bigger.
3. Use bobby pins to secure the bun in place.
4. Finish off with some hairspray to hold it in place.

#2. Centre part loose-strands high bun

What you need: Hair styles in a bun.

  • Curling iron
  • Hairspray
  • Bobby pins
  • Comb

How To Do
1. Part your hair at the center and then style your hair in loose curls.
2. Gather all your hair and wrap it in a high bun making sure to allow two parts hanging loose to the sides.
3. If you have thin hair, use some hairspray to make it look bigger.
4. Use bobby pins to secure the bun in place.
5. Now, turn your attention to the hair hanging loose. Curl these strands using the iron to add a romantic touch to the hairdo.
6. Finish off with some hairspray.

#3. Centre part low bun

What you need:

  • Hairpin
  • Hairspray
  • Bobby pins
  • Comb
  • Hair Straightener
  • Hair Gel

How To Do
1. Part your hair in the center and pull it tight to the back.
2. Hold low hair with bobby pins ensuring that no hair is hanging loose.
3. This bun is not wrapped instead it’s tied to a knot.
4. Use a hairpin to secure the knot in place.
5. Then, use hair gel to hold loose strands in place, especially around the edges.
6. Finish off with some hairspray.

#4. Half braided bun

What you need:

  • Bobby pins
  • Hair ties

How To Do
1. Gather the front half of your braids with a hair tie and roll into a bun.
2. Use Bobby pins to secure the bun in place. Hair styles in a bun.

#5. Messy bun

What you need:

  • Hairpin
  • Elastic band
  • Hairspray
  • Bobby pins
  • Comb
  • Headband

How To Do
1. Gather your hair to the center of your head an elastic band.
2. Ensure you leave enough loose starnds as this is the beauty of the style
3. Use hairspray and bobby pins to hold hair in place.
4. Use fingers to pull free a few strands here and there, but ensure no loose strands at the front.
5. Wear headband as a tiara just below where the hair gathers.

#6. High twist bun

What you need:

  • Hairspray
  • Bobby pins
  • Comb
  • Hair ties
  • Hair extensions

How To Do
1. Split hair into top and bottom then gather both halves using hair ties.
2. Tight twist both halves with extensions and roll into buns.
3. Use bobby pins to secure twists is place.
4. Finish off with some hairspray.

#7. High top double twist

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What you need: Hair styles in a bun.

  • Bobby pins
  • Comb
  • Hair Straightener
  • Hairspray
  • Extensions
  • Hiar gel

How To Do
1. Gather hair at top ensuring clean lines.
2. Tight twist gathered-hair with extensions ensuring the bun stays still at the top.
3. Use bobby pins to secure twists is place.
4. Finish off with some hairspray.

5. Use hair gel to hold loose hair in place

#8. Double bun

What you need:

  • Hair gel
  • Hairspray
  • Bobby pins
  • Comb
  • Hair Straightener
  • Hair Extensions
  • Hair ties

How To Do
1. Split hair in the middle (horizontally) into two halves.
2. Apply gel and hold both halves separately using hair ties.
3. Attach extensions and secure using bobby pins.
4. Finish off with some hairspray.

Note: This style also works with braids and locs, just follow the above instructions omitting the step 3.

#9. Scarf-braids bun

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What you need:

  • Scarf
  • Hair ties
  • Bobby pins

How To Do
1. Gather your braids together using a hair tie and tie them high at the top of your head.
2. Use a scarf to secure braids in place.
3. Pull braids into a bun and let some loose strands fall.
4. Use bobby pins to secure the bun in place.

#10. High-volume faux bun

What you need:

  • Hairpin
  • Hairspray
  • Bobby pins
  • Comb
  • Hair Straightener

How To Do
1. Gather your hair to the top using hair spray and bobby pins.
2. Next, attach bun extension ensuring to comb enough to add more volume.

3. Use hair gel to hold the edges in place.
4. Finish off with some more hairspray.

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