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Get the messy bun look

Thursday, October 06, 2011   |  

A messy bun is such a versatile up-do, and can look sophisticated or relaxed to suit the occasion. Either way, it always looks glamorous. Here’s how to get this feminine and sophisticated look:

Vanessa Hudgens's hair looks gorgeously feminine. Follow our easy steps to your own messy bun.

1. Give your hair a light spray with hairspray to give it a little bit more body and grip.

2. Gently tease your hair, close to the roots, with a large paddle brush.

3. Divide your hair into three equal panels. Take the middle back panel, twist the hair and wrap it into a tight bun. Secure with hairpins or slides.

4. Take one of the other sides and wrap it over the top of the already clipped bun. Clip that panel into place.

5. Wrap the remaining panel under the bun and secure, leaving pieces hanging loose that the back and over the ears.

6. Spray with hairspray and voila! An elegant and sexy look that can last you through all those summer parties.

Top tip: If you want a funkier look, ask your hairstylist to cut your hair into a blunt Cleopatra fringe. A fringe can really complement the messy bun look.



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me me says:
May 17, 2013 at 9:41 AM

Messy is beautiful.

Riekie Riekie says:
February 13, 2013 at 1:33 PM

Will give it a try, my hair doesn't keep a curl even, don't even talk about buns.

Pannack Pannack says:
February 1, 2013 at 9:19 AM

Thanks for the tip! Love this look

Tanya Tanya says:
November 27, 2012 at 9:37 AM

Love it love it love it!!!

Angelisha Angelisha says:
August 10, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Perfect for a Evening out ...

Sam Sam says:
July 24, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Gorgeous!

Rochelle Kay Rochelle Kay says:
July 23, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Love the 'messy look' bun!

Zu Zu says:
July 7, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Ohhh i see! So,thats how you do it! Okay okay! Im goin to try that with my fine hair i hope it works... Clips and bobby pins doesnt work on my hair though..

Rochelle Stewart Rochelle Stewart says:
June 13, 2012 at 11:11 AM

It's time like these I wish I had long hair!

CharlieW CharlieW says:
June 12, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Beautiful and natural! Love it :)

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Beauty South Africa Susan Newham
Susan Newham-Blake has worked in the magazine industry for 12 years on titles such as Woman’s Value and Femina. She is currently the editor of Clicks ClubCard magazine and spends lots of time testing beauty products and writing about beauty trends.




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