What could be so old fashioned about a bun–and so willing to keep being modified?
Buns are the magic hair chameleon whether you are going to a wedding, ending a workday or just feel like having that ideal I look presentable without making much effort look. But this year? We are finding them develop boldly, romantically and refreshingly to be worn. Since crunchy hair to shaped coils and blown-by-the-wind grace.
Soft glam girl or power bun queen? Are you in need of something casual or something that wows in all positions within a camera? We are about to take you to more than 25 trend-forward bun styles that cut across all seasons, all textures, all moods, so that every picture would instantly make you feel like saving something to your Pinterest board.
So go ahead, scroll through. It may be a single bun closer to your next identity with hair.
Sleek and Sculpted with a Subtle Twist
Something about this ultra smooth bun is quietly luxurious- such as that single minimal outfit, the one that still draws attention. The strands are tugged in an expert manner forming a flawlessly polished bottom, and the bun itself is given that gentle folded-twist that takes it one step higher than your typical ballerina knot. It is a fall back when one wants to be stylish yet not overdone. The mote of construction is what makes it sell with me. It is no worse than it is in a boardroom with a silky blouse and gold hoops at dinner.
A firm and yet pliant grip is your best friend to retain this style all day long. I take an oath of Oribe Superfine Hair Spray, it is lightweight, smells nice and even works. Even the thought of frizz should be prevented with the help of a smoothing serum prior to styling (an option is the Dream Coat by Color Wow). And the bristle brush you will desire to make that perfect pulled-back look.
This figure continues to appear on the runways and red carpets, and there is a reason why. There is this confident silence about it and I have always thought that a hairstyle that does not make itself too serious is the one that makes the most statement. Even Jen Atkin, in a 2025 interview with Elle, stated that it is not a change to less silhouettes but rather a way to create space in other areas to make some statement textures and accessories. Couldn’t agree more.
When I wear it like this, I do not feel stiff, I feel secure. As I have cleaned up the mess and got into a variant of me that is conscious of where she is heading. And, to be honest, it is the final day of my hair-washed yesterday style. Polished without the prep.
The Low-Twisted Romantic
This low and twisted bun is whispering romance. Not fairy tale–but contemporary muse, garden brunch and wine bar in between. The texture is not hard and even and at the top there is a sufficient amount of volume to imply ease, not effort. The twisting of the bun comes across light without venturing into fussy, and the flyaways? Absolutely intentional. It is a hairstyle which moves and it is part of its magic.
I use a volumizing mousse to achieve this appearance on my hair and Virtue Volumizing Mousse is my favorite. It adds physical texture without making your hair draggy. To make it feel like worn clothes, a texturizing spray serves the purpose and I tend to loosely roll the bun with bobby pins instead of elastics to maintain the form.
As long as I put this form on, someone will always say to me whether I have just attended a wedding or I am about to do the same. But that’s the charm. It is eternal but not too refined. In this case, I believe that that is what celebrity stylist Anh Co Tran once said when she told us that imperfection is the new luxury. The fact that it is not hard, because there are a few loose pieces around the face.
The affect of this style is some softness. I wear it leaning forward by wearing it with satin tops or wide-neck knits during the cooler seasons. It is somewhat French, a little careless. As you just threw it up… and in a way it fell.
Soft Face-Framing with Delicate Detail
It is all about framing, the softly curled tendrils, which flatter the cheekbones and a pulled-in bun that dares not to scream out A Kitten, yet still makes it know that it is the star. There is a touch of volume at the roots, and the bun is that messy, just pinned, not too perfected. It is sentimental without being far off. And it does particularly well with statement earrings or high neckline.
Such softness must be moistened, or the charms will be destroyed. I will put a little of the Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil into the lengths to add shine and hydrate the hair. A little dry shampoo at the roots will make the volume alive, particularly when you are not beginning with freshly washed hair.
Personally, I have used this bun to all types of gallery openings to simple Saturday brunches. It adapts. The thing I like most about it is that it does not attempt to overwhelm you with makeup or your clothes, but it always supplements. In his recent masterclass, Chris Appleton (the hairdresser of Kim K) explained that hair must not rival the entire appearance. This style gets that.
The best part? It is also very beautiful when it becomes messy. Wind? No problem. You nearly wish that it should be unbuttoned somewhere. It is quite real-life chic, which is the aesthetic of 2026.
The Effortless Textured Bun
This one’s got an edge. The bun is high without being perched so as to provide that carved lift to your profile but what is unusual about it is the curly texture particularly on the front and across the top. The strands are twisted and somewhat untamed and the flyaways are most definitely part of the moods. and not boho, by the way, it is cooler. Breath after Pilates radiant is paired with cocktails on the roof.
The maintenance of this appearance is primarily concerned with learning to embrace the way your hair moves, and how to make it work to your advantage. Without making the entire vibe stiff, I have applied the Pattern Curl Gel to outline the areas in front. Those with good diffuser blow-dry are able to lift the roots and squashing a little mousse when it is drying gives it that fluffy appearance.
Frankly speaking, it is one of those buns that I wear when I need to feel like a hot girl. It is a bit slutty, a little sloppy and leaves most of the work to your own natural texture. It also does so insane flattering to most types of face shapes since the volume picks all.
It is so 2026 to wear your curls (or waves) in charge. It is not a struggle to make what your hair wants to do but to make it instead. Unless your hair has a character, make it known.
Unruly Chic with a High Crown
This bun does not conform to the regulations, alright, and this is why I am in love with it. The volume is turned to its maximum level and the strands are free to move, fall and fly wherever they wish. The result? A dramatic hairdo, updo with ease and confidence that is bold without requiring a perfect curl or even a straight line. It has that I know my angles feel.
It is a bun that is volume-based and you will require a bit of grit within the strands to make it stay together. My favourite thickening dryspun Texture Spray is the Bumble and Bumble that keeps everything in place without making it crunchy. And when you have super clean hair, then don’t because it works best in second or even third day hair.
I feel that wearing this style allows me to feel that a small amount of chaos is permissible. It is the hairdo variation of putting on a leather jacket on top of a slippy dress. It is what Hairstylist Justine Marjan has said that, “Volume is an attitude, and when I attempt this, I feel it every time.
When you are bored of slick, the following one will do. Let the flyaways win. Let it look a little wild. And in some cases it is where the magic lies.
Romantic Braided Crown Bun
High drama is all this bun–at its best. The crown is braid-detailed to the effect that the whole thing is nearly crown-like, and the tendrils that run down along the face make it soft, and balance the volume. The bangs are feathered, flirtatious, not full curtain, airy to provide the effect. It is not too stiff and too formal and it can suit any occasion, be it a summer wedding or a high-end girls night.
In order to maintain the braid shape and volume I tend to pre-set it with a light mousse such as the one offered by Davines -Volume Boosting Mousse is my kind of favourite. In this case, sectioning clips and a teasing comb are your friends in case your hair is falling flat. I am done with a light fine oil just at the ends so that the flyaways are not smacked down but kept graceful.
I recall a similar expression of Hailey Bieber a few months ago – with a corset top and neutral makeup. It left an impression on me due to the balanced appearance. The braid has structure yet the mood is easy going. It will make you taller, give you the texture, and that all-so-inthing softness about the face. Surely one to have when you want to be flattered all through the night.
I believe that such buns are the reason why updos are still a trend, as they are versatile, photoswitchable and, above all, can be worn even in non-formal situations. This can be worn with gold hoops and a linen co-ord and it works.
Parisian-Inspired Soft Low Bun
This is a low bun pure je ne sais quoi. It’s casual luxury. It fits into and is framed by romantic pieces of the face with a barely-styled appearance that somehow translates to put-together. The parted front is also not too rigid and there is a volume at the bottom of the bun that makes the entire silhouette complete and lived in.
To achieve this kind of texture, I do not use the hairspray, but bend towards light shine. It is the Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil that provides that glossy look without destroying the hold. And when your strands are always too slippery to stay in place, a dry texture spray on the roots will keep them in place.
Whenever I have this appearance, I picture myself being heading to a cafe in Le Marais, although I might be heading to a brunch in downtown. It goes like a glove with red lipstick and knits, or even a tailor-made trench. It is that type of hairstyle the one that elevates your energy with minimal effort.
This bun is particularly appropriate to colder seasons. Something of softness of touches and oversized sweaters clicks. It is the type of hairstyle you desire to have on mornings that are slow but still have to be romantic.
Sun-Kissed Boho Bun
Let’s talk beachy volume. It is all movement, height and that light-catching soft tossle of this bun. What I love most? The color was warm and sunlit and penetrated the texture. The ribbons with the golden caramel touch make it look sun-kiss and the entire look is light-hearted and radiant. It is a tall building, slightly untamed, purposely dishevelled, in a manner that shouts coastal style.
It is a style that is slightly demanding a product love in order to be bouncy rather than flat. I apply the OUAI Wave Spray on wet hair, and scrunch and air dry or diffuse. A small amount of Moroccanoil Texture Clay could be used after the styling to fix those front strands that create frames around the face so beautifully.
I have used the same vibe to outdoor markets, beach dinners and even travel days when I want to appear casually dressed without spending much thought on it. It is that old fashioned I just have been somewhere wonderful vibe. And who does not want that, you see, honest?
This appearance confirms the fact that ideas of buns hairstyles 2026 are being geared towards movement and individualism. It will not take a great deal of perfection–a little lift, a little twist and a great deal of sunlit hair.
The Ultra-Polished Minimalist Bun
Small, smooth and accurate- this low bun is concerning restraint. All the strands are in the right place, and the component is trim and focused. It is a perfect option when you feel that you need your hair to balance a sharp look, such as structured blazer or dramatic earrings. There is no frizz, no flyaways and yet, somehow, it is not not-boring.
In order to achieve this amount of control, you must have a solid gel- R+Co Motorcycle Flexible Gel is my choice. I apply it to wet hair, then brush it forward and bind it using a piece of fabric with an elastic covered with fabric and finally knot it in a sizeable piece. A fine-tooth comb is used to remove any ridges or bubbles with the help of spray.
This is my power hairstyle. When I have to feel confined, meetings, interviews, or even days when I do not want to bother about anything, it is this. Kim Kardashian has been quoted many times saying that her hairdresser Chris Appleton has referred to the slicked-bun as a facelift to your vibe, and indeed, that is how it feels. Clean lines = clear head.
The great thing? It works in any weather. Damp, dry, windy,–you are sheltered. That is why it is not only stylish but extremely useful.
Voluminous Bun with Bottleneck Bangs
It is a complete trend trifecta: volume, bangs covering the curtain and tendrils that frame the face and create a beautiful break up of the structure. The bun is of a high nature and full of texture and can be likened to a cloud which has been twisted softly into position. The bangs are not thick–they brush along sufficiently to flatter the cheekbones and the brows. I would refer to this as the updo of the cool girl of the year.
In order to create this form, I prepoise using a root-lifting foam such as the Amika Plus Size Volume Foam and dry inverted in order to create lift. After the bun is secured in position I pull loosely at the top to achieve the teased-but-not-tangled look. The texture spray is dry through the lengths so that it is not sticky.
Such a look evokes me the early 2000s vibe of the editorials- but softer and closer to what I would want to wear. It would be quite acceptable to wear it to a summer party, or even a casual wedding with a few pearl accessories. It is girlish and not overly dainty.
Frankly speaking, it is the type of bun that is very pretty in selfies and even better in real life. And here, should you resolve this year to romanticize your life.
Elegant Side-Parted Chignon
This bun is low and it is at the place that is the crossing point of elegance and simplicity. It is designed with a soft side part which adds emphasis to the eyes and cheekbones, and the bun is knotted at the nape slightly off center. The strands are not over-sculpted, but smooth enough, particularly over the face, to make this style perennial. I would say it was bridal energy in the modern way, although you are simply at the wedding.
The style is ideal when worn with shiny, damp hair. Color Wow Pop + Lock Gloss Treatment is my choice of that mirror-like shine on the hair, particularly in brunettes. In case you are layered, some strategic pins will keep the nape in order.
Well, the thing with this bun is that every time I see it I get the mood to have a red carpet, even though it may be a dinner party. It is subtle and that is what makes it effective. It is the hairstyle that does not require glitter- it is the polish.
And when you want to give that day to night upgrade, fast, this is a style that works zero effort. It is that kind of a thing you never realize you need until you put it on at least once–then how do you how did you live without it before?
The Braided Halo Bun
When you are in the mood to have a bun that is soft yet has bulk, this twisted halo appearance is the one to have. The strands are feathered and full and what renders it alive is the braid up above the bun itself–as though it were a crown, but a crown just barely there. The color is also very nice here, the cool blonde colors are lighting the entire structure and also give it that fairy-tale feel that we will be noticing a lot of in buns hairstyle ideas 2026.
Braids require texture to fall in place and not frizz. The Kristin Ess Dry Finish Working Texture Spray is what I apply to give my hair some grip without it being stiff. And to finish it all off, a light serum (such as the Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum), will provide the polish, and leave everything touchable.
It is one of those looks, which are complicated to look at and casual to wear. It does not seem heavy or self-imposed- it floats. Such a soft braid may be combined with a smooth dress and delicate jewelry and you are an ethereal channel without being too obvious.
It is also one of my favorites when it comes to spring garden wedding or romantic getaway. It is poetic somehow. And you need a spot of air and it narrates a tale.
Balayage-Enhanced Loose Knot
It is the type of bun that lets your color speak all the words. The brunette bottom is so dimensional and full-bodied, but the balayage? That yellow warmth puts emphasis on all the curves and contours of the low, disheveled bun. What I love is the way the front parts are well swept aside and put behind the ear leaving the emphasis on the bun and yet still with that frame softness on the face. It is easy going–yet reads special.
It is a style that is best with slightly wavy or curly hair. Otherwise, a quick run with a flat iron curl at the ends gives you that loose shape you require. My look is always laid down using the Davines Strong Hold Hairspray – it stays in place without going crunchy, and it smells like an Italian vacation somewhere nice.
I actually recall the first time that I saw such a style on an individual in a grocery store- yes, literally- and I actually had to inquire of her how she managed to do it. This is the might of magnificent colour + form. They make even the most basic bun something you cannot take your eyes off.
It is the kind of updo you toss on and leave it, but every one of the individuals around you will feel it. Particularly under the condition that the light strikes at the right moment.
Softly Undone Volume Bun
This bun with its playful, textured, and dimensional attributes is all volume without mass. The strands are plucked and pulled into a fluffy twist at its nape, and the face pieces are airy and making it soft and easy. It is just rising as a man does but made some kind of effort. The amount it carries around the top is particularly gratifying to the distribution of features, and the entire portion has a boyish yet mature feel about it.
I love Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast to create volume to be sprayed at the top of the head and shaken at the roots to give it the puffed-up look. In case you have fine hair (you can also use your fingers to fluff the bun in a similar fashion as discussed above), pin in sections and pull at the loops to fluff the bun further.
I think this style reminds me about weekends mornings when you want to look good but do not want to make much effort. It matches flawlessly with natural make-up, shiny skin and a slice of balm. contemplate barefoot at home in coffee… but elegant.
The style has a freedom, which I believe more women are enjoying. We are trending out of tight, heavy updos and allowing softness to make a statement. More mood, less molding.
Whimsical Bridal-Inspired Bun
Romantic, topped, and in motion–this bun has the effect of having come out of summer ceremony. The building is concealed at the foundation of the neck, loosely pulled and nailed vertically to make volume, without any eye-catching lines. The position is a little bit off-balance, contributing to it the perfect whim. It has a couple of loose curls falling all round the face and neck, a yes in an instant, any formal occasion.
In my opinion, this mode suits best with a light cream such as the Bumble and Bumble Brilliantine, which adds shine and provides a little bit of control, but without being firm. And have no fears to draw at fragments to bring about that amorous slackness once all put in place.
This is certainly a bun that I would wear to the wedding of another person, or, to be honest, even my own. It is not overdone, not too traditional, it is right. Particularly the soft fabrics, lace or even an off-the-shoulder top.
And though bridal mood, it need not have a bridal event. The bun is as much appropriate in a midsummer night dinner as in a cocktail party with glimmering lights. In simple words, any time you feel like being dreamy.
The Sleek Romantic Fold
This style sounds more like a whisper. Soft waves are pulled back softly in a loose knot where the bun is loosely lodged with a slight twist that appears like it is carelessly done yet considerate. The natural depth is added with the warm brunette color, and the barely-there tendrils add a sense of softness. It is so easy to wear- in either a spring party or even just finishing off a daily outfit.
You are going to be wanting a styling cream that has a little bit of hold-on-to-it like the Aveda Smooth Infusion Perfect Blow Dry. It maintains the texture and does not stiffen it. I normally top it off with a light shinning spray to give it that romantic look.
It is the one that provides main character in a slow-burn romance. I can wear it with pearl earrings or satin materials; it is not too girlish, but romantic. And even straight or softly waved hair is equally worked with.
It speaks volumes, without having to speak loudly, it is quiet and refined.
Refined Drama in a Top Twist
And high buns are fun, yet this one is dramatic, raised, shiny, and fussed-up with the pleasurable level of volume. The bun is full too, and it is tied round like a flower in bloom, and those caramel highlights running through? Absolutely genius. The layers of face-framing make the structure soft and therefore that classic-meets-modern touch.
Since this style works best using shine, I use the Fekkai Brilliant Gloss Glass Hair Oil and dry it with a blow-dryer. It provides a mirror-like finish, which makes the whole appearance luxurious. A good boar bristle brush becomes smooth and does not break.
This bun is my first choice when I consider the idea of elevated evening look. It makes it high, it takes pictures best of all angles, and it supports dancing, heat and a night out. It equally flaunts madly well on any face shape.
In 2026, high buns are undergoing a major comeback and it is the one that seems adult, glam and yet, just the right amount of fun.
The Precision Gloss Coil
That is that bun–the old coiled curl which will never die out. It is greased, it is symmetrical, as well as being shiny to an almost reflective hue. The section is smooth and all the hair is pulled into place such as a fined sculpture. Had minimalism a mascot it would be this bun.
This look demands precision. I condition hair with the K18 Molecular Repair Oil to maintain its health and strength in the slick and apply the Schwarzkopf Osis+ G. Force Gel to hold the hair seriously. Sum it up with gloss such as Sebastian Shine Define to give it a glass finish.
Personally, I use this bun in situations when I need to feel on top of the world, interviews, big meetings, gallery parties. It is a straight forward bun that still looks gorgeous. I even was once stopped at the subway only to be told to ask how I managed to make it so shiny. (True story.)
That is why this style is on all runways and red carpets. It’s unshakably chic.
The Soft Golden Undone Knot
There is that just right done-but-undone quality of this appearance. It has a low knot that is slightly tilted to the side, and there are golden hues of honey that run through the strands making it have a depth. The twist has structure but yet it is nonetheless soft, pinned just with a smile and some sunshine. The face-framing sections are light and romantic–this is the manner of a brunching linen-cloth person.
To this type of airy hold, I apply the Authentic Beauty Concept Airy Texture Spray. It has a non-sticky lifting property, as well as, non-stiffening properties on strands. The front pieces fall perfectly well with a touch of curl at the ends using a flat iron.
I feel the best in such a bun, it is natural, it is moving, it is even fashionable. This is my usual one whether I am taking out errands or sipping ice at a sidewalk cafe. It is best when you do not try so hard.
The best buns in 2026? They are interested in you not what is trending.
Downtown It-Girl Top Knot
This bun is situated on the border of off duty model and chic city muse. Its top knot is also unstructured, high and voluminous without full messy bun. The decorations of the face are gentle and deliberate, and the impression at large is keen without ever being chilly. Probably add a fitted turtleneck or a bright brow and you have the immediate cool-girl power.
Second-day hair is the best to use with this bun. To achieve the airy, undress look I sprayed the roots with a little Batiste Dry Shampoo to give them volume and then twisted the top into a knot and secured it with open bobby pins. I keep a few strands spared around the ears in order to be soft.
I have reproduced this appearance half a dozen times, or more,–at least when in city days. It can withstand the wind, it is really nice with a tan and it has the appeal of I am not trying, I just happen to be here. Makeup? Optional.
It is the bun when you are late, fashionable and somehow in some way still best-dressed in the room.
Modern Ballet Bun with Soft Movement
The modern version of the traditional ballet bun is gentle in nature and texture. The bun is low with tendrils that move freely and effortlessly fall off-center. The silhouette of the shape is tight but not too narrow, which provides the entire style with the romance that is fresh in spring soirée or even in fall transition events. It’s quiet beauty in motion.
A style such as this appreciates a small wave or curl to the strands-heatless overnight fringe would work marvelously in case you are in advance planning. I use the Ouai Wave Spray to add that natural motion first then I do the styling, particularly on a second day.
Something graceful, this style brings out to me. I have used it in a semi-formal dinner last fall and received more compliments about my hair than I have received about my dress–and that does not happen very often. It is not old-fashioned yet romantic and that is what I believe buns in 2026 should become.
When you want to wear something that goes with a delicate gown or strappy dress, it is a sure success.
The Polished Power Bun
This gaze is smooth, polished and conveys serious CEO on the move energy. The bun is low, tight and smooth, twisted in symmetry and shine but the highlight? The contrasting hair colors that help to give little depth to the bottom. It is business-like, yet it is put together and yet it is fashionable enough to take to cocktails past midnight.
My next option would be to use the Dyson Airwrap smoothing brush attachment with a touch of the Redken Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame Cream when I require that ultra-smoothened look. One must do the twisting on moderately wet hair so as to get that tight and smooth coil that endures.
Frankly, it is a great ensemble to rely on in times when I feel unproductive and disheveled. It does not compete with statement earrings or a powerful outfit it reinforces them. And it suits all through long work days hard without the touch up.
You just want to enter in a room and own it. This bun gets you there.
Retro Muse Volume Bun
This bun is mod, massive, and rich in retro style. The building is raised and forwarded by the king and the entire front layers are swept to delicate volume and waves- highly 1960s influenced and now in style. The color, which is a brilliant copper-red, is what provides it with that editorial touch that makes the entire appearance stand out in the mass.
Volume powder will be desired at the roots, possibly the SexyHair Big Powder Play Lite to add some height to build upon, and a good teasing comb. I use the U-pins rather than the bobby pins to hold the bun together so that I can fluff the shape without it falling.
This provides complete glamour girl power. The type of appearance that is supposed to be in a velvet booth with champagne. I put this on a winter gala and I did not cease feeling amazing throughout the night.
It is vintage without being costumey, and the mix of balance is what makes it contemporary.
Airy Blonde High Bun
This bun is light and high and airy and it has that barely there and still memorable kind of feel. It is not too defined to keep the natural bends and tones of the hair but not so structured to hold it in place. The blending of the soft pieces in the front and the silhouette is lifted to fit all angles is what makes it remarkable.
The best way to achieve this volume without teasing is to prepare the Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray on my entire head on the roots, and then dry it upside down with a blow-dryer. Only a few pins on the loose bun provide that casual, cloud like style.
It is so ideal on sunny brunch days, on dates when you are not in a rush or even an I just felt like cute day. You will resemble the way you have just stepped out of a minimalist living board.
This is a no-thinking-bun that you can wear on the days you do not feel like thinking over.
Twisted Evening Knot
And we are capping off with a real stunner, the twisted low evening bun. The sections are deep and dimensional and are overlaid on each other in a organized twist which appears sophisticated and elegant. It is not rigid, it is symmetrical and has the right amount of texture and volume to make it feel fresh. Be authentic but have a contemporary feel.
This type works best on second-day hair when it is not too straight. My products are Oribe Swept Up Volume Powder Spray on the roots and a flexible styling cream on the lengths. Then it only requires arranging and tacking, with a pretty sort of art.
When I put it on, I feel I have entered a black satin dress, in spite of the fact that I am wearing jeans and heels. It is one of such fashions that seem down to earth and always work well, regardless of the destination.
And this is that bun, if you are pinning something to come.
The Tucked-In Minimalist Knot
Pure minimalist sophistication is this low bun. The strands are gently pulled back and twisted into close knot which is kept low on the neck and virtually blends into the form. It has no sharp design or exaggerated texture, it only has clean, smooth lines and delicate balance. It is the hairdo equivalent of a perfectly fitted blouse: basic, but highly fashionable.
Prep is it all you are going to wear daily. The level of puffiness is prevented with a small amount of Rahua Smoothing Hair Balm and then a round brush is used to blow dry my hair. The grip must be easy enough of hand- light hair tie and few pins.
I have put this on those days when I simply need my hair to be in place, yet I do not want it to seem that it belongs to me and feels coined. It particularly works well on video calls that are done at home or during casual occasions that you still wish to feel connected to the other person.
There is grace to it and in 2026 that speaks volumes.
Golden Hour Side-Twist Bun
It is a dream, this one–dimensional honey-colored strands loosely piled into a tangled side-angled low bun, and that so very undress of sweetness at the top. The perversified parts are structural as devoid of harshness and the colouring is deep and shines through the natural light. It is sweet and sultry, light but accurate.
I prefer adding a splash of Color Wow Style on Steroids spray to add movement, but not the crunch. And in case you are working with balayage, you can use this style to show off this style.
I never feel without some sunkiss to me when I wear this–even though I may not have been out in the sun in days. Something it is about the light striking this turn making your entire appearance come alive.
It’s a soft statement. Womanly, sunshine, and ever alluring.
Curated Curls in a Formal Updo
It is an occasionally constructed bun. Curled up in a high-ish updo, and held in place in the middle and loosened down to a softness along the face. It is formal, all right, though there is a good deal of motion to it, so that it does not get stuck in position. There is richness and movement and each curve seems as though it was not only glued there by chance.
I do this by curling in small pieces using a 1-inch wand and holding it loosely using U-pins. I end with Free Styler Working Hairspray by Oribe in order to fix it without making it hard. It is the spray that allows you to be able to adjust curls without having to start all over again.
This bun is a part of a gallery opening or a rooftop dinner. It is graceful, expressive and photographic in all directions.
It is the solution to the well-structured bun of 2026: dressed, dressed, but with the character.
The Perfectly Polished Chignon
Symmetrical, clean and almost sculptural–this low wrap of chignon wraps itself round itself with accuracy and gleam. No flyaways, no abnormalities. The whole thing is deliberate, completely un-timely. The type of fashion which causes heads to turn in a silent room. Particularly, when it is combined with daring earrings or a backless dress.
The required heat protectant in this style is the one with hold- I use the Shu Uemura Blow Dry Beautifier. It aids in smoothing as well as providing gearing in the sculpting process. The look will be completed with a fine-tooth comb and gel at the top.
I have been known to grab this bun whenever I feel the need to feel safe be it emotionally or in other aspects. It is almost as though it were a kind of a shield, and yet cool it down.
It is a hit with events where less is most certainly more.
The Braided Crown into Low Loop
It is a bun that is whimsical and fully wearable. The braid begins at the top of the head and wraps around the head towards a low and rounded bun. It’s neat, but not rigid. Structured, but still soft. It has the almost fairytale quality of it–more so with natural makeup and glowing skin.
Braids like this need slip. My prepping gel is a smoothing milk such as the L’Oréal Professionnel Liss Unlimited Cream, and I part hair as it is still a bit wet. I always tie the braid loosely at the top so that I do not tighten the crown too hard.
Whenever I have put on a style like this someone will always tell me that he or she had it done by professional people. The magic is this, it appears to be detailed and high effort, despite possibly having taken 15 minutes.
It is tender, honey-sweet and subtle mighty. A fairytale, but one which you wrote.
