Hair bun: tutorials and inspirations to perform this famous style

Hairstyles are an alternative to innovate hair and create a new look. There are many categories of hairstyles and they can fit into different occasions and adapt to the length of the strands.

The bun is a well-known hairstyle that can create a sophisticated look or just be the best option for warmer days. The look of this hairstyle can be elaborate or simpler and is a good choice for various events.

A “podrinho” look can be created with textured hair and some loose strands. While a well-crafted bun with more volume can be the hairstyle of a bride or maid of honor.

In addition to the glamor of the hairstyle itself, it can be enhanced with barrettes, gemstones or metallic tiaras. The braids also serve to give a new face to this classic hairstyle.

10 different buns to make at home

Hair tutorials are great alternatives to create a different look, whether for everyday life or for an event. In addition to making it possible to save time and money invested in the beauty salon. See below 10 different DIY bun tutorials:

1. Versatile Coke

The name of the tutorial is related to the possibilities of occasions when the bun can be worn. Blogger Camila Coelho suggests using a product that provides texture to the hair. This hairstyle is a good option for those who have little hair or whose strands are short, as it provides an impression of volume to the strands. Check out the hairstyle details here.

2. Side bun

This is certainly a hairstyle with a sophisticated touch for a special event that can also be done at home. The bun taught by youtuber Priscila Barbosa has a braid as a base and is suitable for medium to long hair. See the full tutorial at this link.

3. Messy bun

This bun exemplifies the concept of “messy hair”, which literally translates to messy hair. This hairstyle is a great way out for shorter hair and to be applied to the strands of wedding and graduation guests, as the messy look is overlaid by makeup and festive accessories. Learn on video.

4. Bun with built-in side braid

The built-in braid is a big challenge for most women, but in this video you can learn all the steps. The braid applied with the hair parted to the side is finished with a bun with a messier look that can easily be adapted into a bun with the strands in place, for a neater look. See the full video here.

5. Donut bun with sock in curly hair

In addition to the bun tutorial itself, in this video you can learn how to improvise the donut using a sock. Even though the tutorial is applied to curly hair, the same steps can be reproduced on straight hair. Watch!

6. Romantic braided bun

This hairstyle can certainly be used by a trainee or a bridesmaid. The difficulty level is higher as it requires a lot of braiding skill, but the result is amazing and sophisticated. Check out the video tutorial.

7. Bun for curly hair

The highlight of this tutorial is that it seeks to enhance the natural shapes of the hair in the hairstyle. The bun is done in such a way that the strands are not stretched and the curls remain visible. The tutorial is easy to execute, is versatile and adapts to different occasions. See the step-by-step video here.

8. Upside-down braid bun

This tutorial presented by portuguese youtuber Alice is a donut bun version, but enhanced. The detail of this bun is the built-in braid located at the back of the hair. The hairstyle is easy to do and is also versatile. Watch the full video.

9. Bun with bow

This hairstyle is very democratic as it can be used by women of any age, including children. The base of the bun is the donut bun, but the bow is the great differential of the hairstyle, which can also receive accessories at the end. Check out the full video at this link.

10. Easy party bun

Blogger and youtuber Juliana Goes teaches in this step-by-step an easy bun that can easily be your hairstyle for a festive event. Unlike the other tutorials, this bun is low and has a special charm on the bangs. See the video tutorial here.

The donut is an accessory that facilitates the bun and very evident in the tutorials above. They are great alternatives to give more volume and favor those who have little hair or thin strands, as well as being a way to keep the strands firmer, without requiring the excessive use of bobby pins.

Pro tips for having an amazing bun

Nothing better than the tips of an expert to have a perfect bun, even if done at home. Here are three professional tactics to help you create an amazing bun:

Brush: hairstylist Felix Maidana, who works at the Jacques Janine salon at Shopping Rio Sul, advises you to brush your hair before making the bun, regardless of whether the chosen model is messier or not. Well, this is a way to maintain greater control of the wires when performing the hairstyle and prevent them from getting out of place. That is, if your desire is not to maintain the natural shape of your curls!

Texturize: Felix also adds that applying pomade to the roots is a great trick to create volume in the region, which also adds extra charm to the hairstyle. It also adds that a small amount of pomade along the length of the strands prevents them from becoming overly slippery.

Cool: about fixing the bun, Hairstylist Lela Athanásio, from Crystal Hair, warns that the use of bobby pins and fixing spray are essential for positioning the bun. She even gives the rocks way of a bun model: “Toss all the hair down and secure a high ponytail. Then, secure the tail around the elastic with bobby pins and finish with hairspray!”.

More amazing buns to inspire you

Check out below several buns to inspire the choice of what fits best in your event or even in your day to day. In the inspirations you will find several options, from the simplest to the most elaborate and sophisticated.

Now that you have learned how to make different styles of buns, find the perfect hairstyle for a special occasion or just the coolest possibility for hot days.