Trend Alert – The Half Bun

Written by Shirin Mehdi, BA Experience: 3 years

Shirin is a health and wellness writer with three years of experience and specializes in writing articles on yoga and has extensive knowledge about the postures of the asanas. Prior to joining Stylecr... more

• Apr 1, 2024

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There are only a few hairstyles that are as easy and versatile as a bun. But if the bun has been your trademark for a while, and you find yourself looking for a hairstyle that is just as simple and nifty as the bun itself, you could try the trending half bun. Everyone is trying it, including celebs who are sporting this look whether it is a casual day out or a red carpet event. Doing the half bun is so simple, and the best part is that it suits absolutely any length or hair type.

1. The Long Hair Half Bun

What You Need

A Comb
Bobby Pins
A Hair Tie

How To Do It

Brush your hair well and divide it into two parts.
Tie the top half with a hair tie and make sure the ponytail is tied tightly.
Gently tug and tease the tied hair to add a little volume and make your bun look fuller.
Twist the ponytail around the base where it is tied, and then secure the bun with a few bobby pins.
Brush or style the bottom section of your hair that is let loose and finish off by making sure the bun is in the shape you desire.

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2. The Half Bun For Short Hair

What You Need

Bobby Pins
A Hair Tie

How To Do It

If you think your amazing lob is going to hinder you from getting that perfect half bun, you are mistaken. Here is how you can create the half bun for short hair:

Divide your hair into two parts, making sure the top part begins in line with your temples.
Create a high ponytail with the crown section, and tie it up using a hair tie.
Now pin tiny sections of the ponytail around the hair tie, such that it is fully covered with your hair.

Your amazing baby bun is in place!

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3. The Half Bun Solution For Thin Hair

What You Need

Curling Iron
Texturizing Hairspray
Bobby Pins
A Hair Tie
A Comb

How To Do It

If you are thinking of dismissing this hairstyle because your hair is too scanty, wait a minute! Try this:

Using a curling iron, curl your hair into tiny sections and create some loose waves.
Add some more volume by spritzing some texturizing hair spray on your roots.
Back comb your hair to add some height.
Now, create that amazing half bun with your textured tresses.

4. Creating A Half Bun With Full, Wavy Hair

What You Need

A Hair Tie
Bobby Pins

How To Do It

If your hair is full and wavy, the key is to take a smaller section at the top so that your bun doesn’t end up looking too big. You can part your hair either starting at your temples, or take smaller sections, depending on how you want it.
Twine your hair around itself, and secure it in place using a hair tie. Tuck the leftovers into the bun and pin it up neatly.

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5. For A Half Bun With Thick, Curly Hair

What You Need

A Hair Tie
Bobby Pins

How To Do It

If your hair texture is thick and curly, and you want a tighter bun, part your hair and divide the upper half at the temples.
Tie it into a tight ponytail and twist it until it begins to coil.
Wrap it up around the base of the ponytail and then stick in some pins to secure the bun. Since your hair is naturally curly, the bottom section will need no styling.
If you want a looser bun, just part your hair from your ears and loosely wrap it around itself. Use pins instead of a hair tie to secure the bun.

You can play around with the positioning of the bun. Always remember that a high bun will give you a cool and edgy look. For a formal, sophisticated look, tie your bun low. You can place your bun at the crown for a more casual look. Another quick tip – if you see bare, bald spots when your hair is tied in the updo, you can cover them up using some eyeshadow.

Check out this video to learn how to tie four different kinds of buns.

Now that you know how easy it is to go about doing the half bun, and the fact that it would suit absolutely anyone with any kind of hair and for any occasion, it is time you perfect it. Have fun with the half bun!

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