The "messy" bun

ahh... the messy bun, an instant classic, which Can be easily achieved.
this style is best suited to medium-long hair, and can be achieved on all types of hair- ringlets, loose curls, waves or straight-.

TO BEGIN:
you should de-tangle your hair with a product such as PANTENE LIGHT SPRAY LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER, or a similar product. avoid using a cream or gel, as a light spray simply adds definition and keeps the hair from looking greasy.

to begin styling, tie a loose ponytail at the crown (or just bellow) of your head. insure that it is LOOSE. now grab different sized strands of hair (tied in the ponytail) and begin wrapping around the base, in a loose, wispy fashion. try to wrap in different directions, to create a more messy look. fasten with bobby pins or another hair tie, depending on the thickness of your hair.

that creates a basic messy bun, but to complete the look, allow bangs to fall out and frame your face. if you have a fringe, create small crimps or loose curls to add a more messy style.

In the picture above, you may notice that the front of the hair is raised. yo create a risen look, use4 fingers (exclude the thumb) and spread wide, use them as a comb. comb from the base of the hair-tie towards the front of your face.this creates lift in the roots, and gives you instant glamour.

to create a more fashionable, styled look, add a co-ordinating thin headband, possibly with an embellishment, such as a bow or flower. this creates a more chic look and really completes the style. alternately, add a barrette or a fashionable clip, which has a similar, yet more subtle effect.

there are many alterations of the messy bun, so don't be afraid to experiment. try curling the bangs around the face, crimping the next day, and straightening the next day, they all create different looks.

happy bun-ing (: