Messy hair with messy hair hairstyle creates a sexy and current look

Currently, the concepts of beauty are no longer the same as they used to be. Before, the priority was to have your hair completely combed and tidy, without any strands out of place. Nowadays “messy” hair is common and can also be seen as a hairstyle.

The Portuguese translation of messy hair is messy hair. Although initially the term conveys an image of lack of care, this concept is wrong, as the “messy” is completely thought out and tidy.

This hair effect can be present in loose hair, or even in a bun. In this look, curls and frizz, which are often so avoided by a part of women, are totally allowed and also desired.

To create the “messy” effect, several tactics can be applied and many products, which were recently created by the cosmetics industry, can contribute to give volume to the messy effect on the hair.

Beautiful hairstyles with messy hair

Check out below several hairstyles with the messiest hair presented by great Brazilian bloggers. The tutorials range from loose hair to updo and without a doubt can be used in your day to day or even in a more formal event.

1. Messy bun

Also known as the messy bun, this messy bun was featured by blogger Niina Secrets. The bun can easily be applied to medium length hair like long hair. Only tie and bobby pins are needed to perform this hairstyle.

2. Messy hair with curling iron

Blogger Julia Zubaran teaches how to create a textured messy hair in loose hair. She uses heat protectant and then applies the curling iron to her hair divided into layers. During the video she gives several tips to create texture in the strands, and proves that short hair can also have a messy look. The same technique can be applied to long strands.

3. Messy hair with frizzy strands

The base of this messy hair is the frizz! Blogger Jana Makeup divides the strands into strands and braids. Then she passes the dryer through the locks so that they keep the frizz. If you prefer this messy hair, it can be done without a heat source, just braiding the hair while still damp and letting it dry naturally. Then just undo the braids and the look is ready.

4. Messy braid

The braid presented in this tutorial is distinguished by being a herringbone braid. The braid is done on the side and the blogger teaches tactics to give volume and texture to the strands. When finishing the braid, she slightly “pulls” strands of the braid so that it looks “fluffy” and voluminous.

5. Messy hair done without heat source

In this tutorial, Niina Secrets proves that it’s possible to have messy hair without using any heat source, and it’s also a way to keep your hair healthy. To wavy the strands, the blogger uses tights tied across her forehead. Then the hair is divided into strands that are twisted and passed through the sock, until all strands are gone. The technique can be applied a few hours before starting the preparations to go out or even to sleep and wake up with the hair ready.

6. Stripped ponytail

To prepare the hair for the ponytail, Bianca Andrade, from the blog Boca Rosa, uses mousse to texturize the strands. She applies the product and then uses her hands to scrunch the strands, then the hair is tossed forward and pinned. A strand is used to finish, hiding the tie.

How to make messy hairstyle?

Although the messy hair concept seems very current, it was already used by actress Brigitte Bardot, who sported millimetrically “disheveled” hair. Currently famous models like Alexa Chung and actress Kristen Stewart also wear unkempt strands and inspire many girls.

We consulted specialist Vinny Silveira, from the Marcos Proença salon, in São Paulo, and he guaranteed that the hairstyle is super simple and gave tips on products to enhance the messy effect: “It’s hair that is normally made with products that give it texture. They can be ointments, a powder, etc.”

See below the step by step we prepared with the collaboration of the professional:

1. After washing your hair, let it dry naturally, or just pass the dryer through the strands, without straightening them with a brush, so they don’t get too straight.
2. When the wires are completely dry, if you prefer, prepare them with products that act as thermal protectors. Then use the curling iron to make curls, preferably waving a strand to each side, as this tactic guarantees a more natural effect.
3. After the hair is fully curled, use a brush, preferably one that has nylon bristles, and gently comb the ends of the curls. If you prefer not to use a brush, the same movement can be done with your fingertips, to separate the strands and not leave the curls extremely marked.
4. To finish the effect, use products such as finishing powders, ointments or even sprays that give a beach effect, to create more volume to the hair. Dry shampoos are good alternatives to replace these products, especially if applied to the ends.

Check out the video by blogger Jessica Belcost below to better visualize each step to make your messy hair. In the tutorial, the blogger gives tips on how to make perfect curls, and especially on how to create the much-desired natural and messy effect on the strands.

In addition to this technique, there are others in which the strands can be curled into buns with damp hair, and then dried with a hairdryer. Therefore, it is important to emphasize that it is possible to find several techniques in tutorials made by bloggers. The important thing is to find the technique that you adapt most easily and that best matches your strands.

Inspirations: Messy hair

Regardless of the length of your hair, the messy effect can be applied. See below a gallery filled with images of messy hair, of different lengths and colors to inspire your hairstyles.

As you can see, the messy effect on hair can be done on strands of any length and color. This tactic is a great option to highlight layered cuts and leave any look looking natural.