- For a classic man bun, gather your hair at the crown of your head. Wrap a hair tie around your hair 1-2 times and then pull your hair halfway through the tie.
- For a messy bun, bunch your hair at the crown of your head. Pull your hair halfway through a hair tie and then twist the hair tie around the bun.
- For a sleek bun, comb your hair back to your crown and it into a ponytail. Twist your hair, wrap it around the base of the ponytail, and secure it with a hair tie.
Classic Man Bun
Put a hair tie on your dominant wrist and gather your hair at your crown. Slide a hair tie on the wrist of your dominant hand. Then, run your fingers through the top, sides, and bottom of your hair and bunch it into a ponytail. Just pull the ponytail towards the crown of your head, which is where the back and top of your head meet. For a low man bun: Gather your hair below your crown or at the nape of your neck. Run a comb through your hair before you style it to ensure there are no tangles. Don’t pull your hair back too tightly, as it can strain your hair and feel uncomfortable. Grow out your hair to at least 6 inches (15 cm) to make a man bun, or between 10 to 16 inches (25-41 cm) for the most ideal length.
Wrap a hair tie around your ponytail 1 to 2 times. Hold your ponytail with your dominant hand and use your other hand to pull the hair tie over your ponytail. Then, pull your ponytail through the hair tie. Just twist the hair tie around your hair 1 to 2 times, or until there’s only enough stretch for 1 last twist.
Twist the hair tie and pull your ponytail halfway through the tie. Instead of pulling your hair all the way through the hair tie, stop when about half of your hair is through. This creates the classic man bun with the ends of your hair sticking out below the bun. If you want a bigger bun, pull more hair through the hair tie. Or, pull your hair about ¼ of the way through the hair tie for a smaller bun. For a more relaxed, laid-back look, position the ends of your hair so they rest above your bun.
Wrap strands of hair around the hair tie to hide it, if desired. For a more sleek and refined man bun, grab a few pieces of hair that are sticking out of the bun. Then, wrap them around the base of the bun to hide the hair tie. Secure the pieces of hair with bobby pins or by tucking them under the hair tie. To keep your hair in place all day, spritz your bun with hair spray.
Messy Man Bun
Bunch your hair together at the crown of your head. Run your fingers through your hair, pulling the top, sides, and bottom of your hair into a ponytail. Then, gather all of your hair towards the crown of your head. Let a few strands of hair hang free of the ponytail for an even more tousled, messy look.
Pull your hair halfway through a hair tie. Grab a hair tie and pull your hair through it. Then, twist the hair tie once and pull your ponytail about halfway through it. Put a hair tie on the wrist of your dominant hand before you start pulling your hair up to make tying your hair easier.
Twist and wrap the hair tie around the bun. With 1 hand holding your bun, use your other to grab the hair tie. Then, twist the hair tie and wrap it over your bun, gathering the ends of your hair with it. This leaves strands of hair poking out of your bun and gives you a messy, carefree look. If your bun feels loose, twist the hair tie around your bun again.
Sleek Man Bun
Comb your hair back towards the crown of your head. Use 1 hand to comb the top and sides of your hair back at the crown of your head while your other hand smoothes the combed hair and gathers it into a ponytail. Optionally, part your hair down the center of your head or towards 1 side. Then, use the comb to smooth back the sides of your hair to your crown.
Secure your hair into a ponytail with a hair tie. Grab a hair tie and pull your hair through it. Then, twist the hair tie around your ponytail until the hair tie is tight and your hair is securely in place. Slide a hair tie on your dominant hand’s wrist before you start putting up your hair to make tying your hair easier.
Twist your hair and then wrap it around the base of your ponytail. Use your fingers to twist the hair in your ponytail into a spiral. Then, coil your twisted hair around the base of the ponytail to create a super sleek bun.
Wrap a hair tie over your bun. To secure your bun in place, grab another hair tie and pull it over the base of your bun. Then, twist the hair tie around your bun 1 to 2 times. If your bun feels a little loose, push bobby pins into the bun and hair tie to keep it in place.
Spray your comb with hair spray and comb back your hair. To flatten down flyaways, baby hairs, and ensure your hair stays sleek all day, coat your comb with hair spray. Then, carefully run it over the front and sides of your hair as well as the hair underneath your bun. If you don’t have hair spray, warm up hair gel or pomade between your hands and smooth it over your hair.
Top Knot Man Bun
Pull your hair to the top of your head. Use a comb or your fingers to lift the top, sides, and bottom of your hair up to the top of your head. Then, gather your hair together into a ponytail. Alternatively, flip your hair over and gather it into a ponytail at the top of your head for a messier look. Top knots are great for shorter hair, whether you have shaved sides, longer hair on the top, or hair that’s 6 to 7 in (15-18 cm) long.
Twist your hair and coil it into a bun at the top of your head. Use your fingers to twist your hair into a tight spiral. Then, hook your finger around the base of your hair and wrap your hair around your finger. This creates a sleek bun at the top of your head. If you’re having trouble wrapping your hair into a bun, use a hair tie to put your hair into a ponytail first. Then, twist your hair and wrap it around the base of the ponytail. If you prefer a messier look, tie your hair into a bun using the methods from the Classic Man Bun or Messy Man Bun above.
Wrap a hair tie around the bun to secure it in place. Get a hair tie and place it over the base of the bun. Then, twist and wrap the hair tie around the bun several times until your bun feels secure. Place a hair tie on your dominant hand’s wrist to make grabbing your hair tie easier.
Half Up Man Bun
Section off the top half of your hair. Use your fingers or a comb to create a horizontal part that’s right above your ears or about level with your eyebrows. Then, gather the top half of your hair together. Feel free to experiment with how much hair you section off. You might part your hair at ear level or below, or part it higher up your forehead.
Gather your hair into a ponytail at the crown of your head. Run your fingers or a comb through the hair you sectioned off. Then, pull your hair together towards the crown of your head.
Pull your hair halfway through a hair tie. Grab a hair tie and pull your hair through it. Then, twist the hair tie and wrap it around your hair, only pulling your hair halfway through. This gives you a samurai hairstyle with a full bun and hair that cascades down the back of your head. If you prefer a messier or more refined look, tie your hair into a bun following the steps for the Messy or Sleek Man Buns detailed above. Slip a hair tie onto the wrist of your dominant hand so pulling your hair through it is easier.
Preparing Your Hair
Shampoo and condition your hair. A man bun looks best when your hair is clean. Shampoo your hair as you normally do and then apply a dollop of conditioner to the ends of your hair. This helps moisturize your hair and make it look healthier and shinier. If your hair gets greasy quickly, keep it from getting greasy by using oily hair shampoos or applying dry shampoo to your roots. If you have very dry hair, aim to shampoo it no more than 3 times each week. Excess shampooing can dry it out even more.
Comb your hair after getting out of the shower. Gently run a comb through your hair to get out any knots. Detangling your hair helps your man bun look cleaner and neater.
Dry your hair with a hair dryer or let it air dry. Pat your hair dry with a towel and then dry it with a hair dryer set to low heat. Or, simply let your hair air dry naturally. Both of these options help prevent excess frizziness that makes putting your hair into a man bun easier.
Run hair oil or a texturizing cream through your hair. Hair oils and texturizing creams add body to your hair while keeping any frizziness at bay. Just put a dime-sized amount of either product into the palm of your hand. Then, rub your hands together and run the product into your hair from the root to the ends.
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