How to Do Your Hair in a Side Bun

This is quick, cute hairstyle for hair of any kind. With several variations of the side bun, you can adjust for anything from a casual beach visit to a formal event.

Steps

1. Start with unwashed, untangled hair. Whenever possible, do not style freshly washed hair. Hair styling is easier and longer-lasting when the hair is a day unwashed. Detangle your hair with a brush or comb before you begin.
   
   • If your hair begins to get oily after one day, wash and use a sea salt spray or other texturizing spray. This is most useful for thin, straight hair.
2. Prepare your hair (optional). Depending on your hair type, certain products can add volume and texture. These are optional, but may improve the appearance and longevity of your bun:
   
   • For fine, limp hair, consider curling your hair before you begin. Scrunching with a small amount of mousse or gel can also help, as long as the hair does not end up "crunchy."
   • For thick, curly hair, apply an anti-frizz or shine serum from the ears down to the ends.
3. Create a deep part in your hair. Part so the majority of your hair is on the side where you want your bun. Part using the end of a fine comb, drawing a line through your hair. Move the hair that pops up on to the appropriate side. Use the arch of you brow as a guide. Backcomb the roots at the crown of your head to give the hair a bit more volume.
   
   • You can hairspray sparingly to hold the part in place.
4. Gather your hair. Sweep your hair to the opposite side of the deep part. Optionally, secure this with a hair tie to form a ponytail. This will help the bun stay in position.
   
   • Secure thick hair using an elastic hair band as well. After the bun is complete, you can carefully snip this out with hair shears if you want.
   • Sometimes the hair at the back of the head will create a bump when you do this. Brush this out and smooth thoroughly if this happens.
5. Bring down a few wisps (optional). If you'd like to have a few pieces of hair hanging down around the ears, pull those out now. Bring down a few, wispy short pieces to frame your face in front of your ear. Don't leave too much hair down, or your final look will look messy.
   
6. Form the bun. There are several ways to make a side bun. Try them out and see which you like best:
   
   • Split the ponytail into two pieces and twist them tightly together. Wind the hair around the base of the ponytail, with the ponytail still tightly twisted. Tuck the tip of the hair under the bun, and into the hair tie.
   • Braid your hair loosely, then twirl it around to make a bun.
   • Create a looped bun as you would at the top of your head, for a carefree beach look. Spread out the strands that stick out at the base of the bun.
   • Twist the hair around your finger to make a spiral, then wrap around to create a bun.
   • Bring hair through a bun shaper and tuck around the edge.
7. Secure the bun. Secure the bun with a hair tie to keep it in place. If necessary, add bobby pins or a light application of hair spray. When securing hair with a bobby pin, try to hook the bobby pin onto the elastic inside the bun. This will give the bobby pin something to hold onto and help your style hold longer.
   
   • If you are going for a "beachy" look, stick your fingers in your hair above the ears and loosely shake it to give it more body.
   • If some sections of hair come loose, you curl them and re-pin them against the bun for a textured effect.
8. Finished.
   

Tips

• For an extra easy bun that works even with short hair, just tease or back comb the hair into a bun shape. Secure with hair spray.
• If you used a hair tie to secure the hair before making the bun, you can tuck the ends of your hair into the hair tie.
• Use a root spray to add volume to the top of your hair.
• Pin bobby pins with the open side down.
• You can pin a corsage or a real flower to the side of the bun.

Warnings

• Extra-long hair can require up to 30 bobby pins to secure. The result will be very heavy.

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