Side Bun Hairstyles

On May 8, 2012 by hairvane

Side Bun Hairstyles

Side buns are one such variation of the traditional bun hairstyle which women like to experiment with. Either they tie it in a neat simple ball or braid it in a bunch. They also like to decorate it with bands and pins. Bangs and curls are also employed on side buns for a better and brisk effect. There is no dearth of variety. A side bun is inimitable and looks elegant and cute at the same time.

Side bun hairstyles

The side bun is always a popular choice for celebrities on the red carpet, but the fashion industry respect its stylish grace too and as such it was seen in many guises during the spring/summer shows of Rodarte, Philip Lim and Gianfranco Ferre. A feminine, elegant style the side bun looks stylish in all its incarnations. Whether you like to wear your side bun sleek and chic or with a relaxed, looser feel to it, you’re guaranteed to look good.
The simplicity of this style belies its impact. Depending on the texture of the hair, height of the bun and addition of accessories the side bun hairstyle can appear retro or very much of the moment.

* Messy side bun hairstyles

Messy side bun hairstyles

Our model’s hair has a bit of natural wave, and the stylists simply enhanced the look by curling Mara’s hair with several different sized curling irons.

If your hair is straight, try spritzing each section before and after it is curled to help hold the style.

Step 1: Easy Does It
To create the updo, the sides of the hair were pulled back in tiny sections. Each piece was gently twisted and then pinned into place with a bobby pin.

The hair in back was then softly twisted and pinned into an easy, loose bun. For that casual, tousled look, our ModelBride stylist pulled a few pieces around Mara’s face to add softness, touching up with a curling iron as needed.

Step 2: Add Fullness
If you find the bun isn’t as full as you’d like or your hair is not quite long enough, Hair Extensions are a great way to add body and length.

Step 3: Finishing Touch

Because Lori and her team created this look for a beach wedding, they used the Soiree Silk Flower Clip next to the bun in back. Mara’s look is finished with the Balihoo Chandelier Earrings.

* Low side bun hairstyles

Low side bun hairstyles

A messy low bun that’s a great hairstyle for bob or shoulder length hair. Loosely tied low bun in blonde hair with black highlights and curly, straight bangs on forehead. Light brown tresses tied in a braided side bun with a hair pin.

Step 1: Pull hair into a low ponytail and secure with a pony band.

Step 2: Separate the ponytail into sections and curl using tongs.

Step 3: Rough up each curled section with your fingers (rub the hair between your thumb and index finger) and use a texturising wax.

Step 4: However you like, pin each section into the base of the ponytail and secure with hair-coloured grips, then decorate with a gorgeous diamante or flower accessory.

* Loose side bun hairstyles

Loose side bun hairstyles

Tied in a loose messy bun the light brown locks have bangs on parted sides.

Loose side bun hairstyles

To create this loose messy side bun use a texturising product first and work through the mid-lengths to the ends. Create a deep side parting and sweep your fringe to one side. Take the rest of the hair and pull into a side ponytail. Take sections of the ponytail and twist to create loose curls, or you can use tongs if you wish. Loop each section until you get the curl you want and pin into the base of the ponytail (where the pony band is) with a hair-coloured grip. Finish with a good spritz of firm hold hairspray.

* Curly side bun hairstyles

Curly side bun hairstyles

The curly side bun is as simple as a ponytail. In fact, it starts from a ponytail. Pull your hair back into a ponytail and secure it with a hair tie. Gather the ponytail and then give it a twist. As you twist the hair, wrap it around the ponytail until you reach the end. Secure the bun with bobby pins to keep it in place.

* Side bun hairstyles for long hair

Side bun hairstyles for long hair

Side bun hairstyles are great hairstyles appropriate for every occasion.
They are elegant, classy and can be styled differently in order to obtain a modern or a more retro look. This type of hairstyle can be easily created on straight, curly or wavy hair.
It can actually be styled on short, medium and long hairstyles.

Side bun hairstyles for short hair

Side bun hairstyles on short hairstyles the side bun will actually be more of a faux-bun hairstyle, since there isn’t much hair to style the bun. It looks gorgeous on sleek straight hair with side swept or straight across bangs, but it can be styled on curly hair too.

The hair needs to be combed and gathered slightly on one side of the head around the nape of the neck. The gathered hair should be back combed and pinned close to the scalp to form a faux messy bun. Set the hair with extra hold hair spray so the hair styled in a bun will not lose it’s messy texture.

Side bun hairstyles for medium hair

Side bun hairstyles for medium and long hairstyles the hair can be combed back and pulled into a side ponytail. Part the ponytail in two and twist the two sections around.

Side bun hairstyles for weddings

This wedding hairstyle looks great if you have highlights or lowlights in your hair and ideally, your hair needs to be below shoulder length. Pull hair into a ponytail and plait, secure with a pony band. Twist the plait until it naturally forms a bun then secure with lots of hair-coloured grips and firm hold hairspray.

* Wedding hairstyles side bun

Wedding hairstyles side bun

Apply a light-hold mousse or gel to the mid-lengths and ends of the hair. If you have fine hair use a volumising or thickening product. Comb hair up into a ponytail that sits in the middle of the head and secure with a pony band. Using a large wide-barrelled brush, curl the ponytail under and pin the ends into the base of the ponytail. If your hair is long you may have to curl your hair under itself more than once, if so, use hair-coloured grips to pin. You could also use a hair-cloured net or net that matches your dress, to hold your hair in place. Finish the style with a shine-enhancing spray.

* Wedding hairstyles low side bun

Wedding hairstyles low side bun

A simple low bun that’s easy to create whether you have straight or curly hair.

Sweep your fringe over to one side and loosely pin in place or hold using hairspray. Pull the ends of the hair into a low ponytail that sits at the nape of the neck. Curl the ends of the ponytail, twist slightly and pin into the base of the ponytail using a hair-coloured grip. Finish with lots of firm hold hairspray.

Prom hairstyles side bun

* How to do this Prom hairstyles side bun

Prom hairstyles side bun

Time it took us:
· 5 minutes

Works on:
· Medium or long hair
· Sorta dirty hair

Stuff to have handy:
· Bobby pins
· Hairspray

Step 1: Brush out a 2-inch-wide bang section and secure back with two bobby pins. Loosen a bit with your fingers by tugging at the hairline.

Step 2: Now you’re left with a section of hair over each ear. Run your index finger from behind your left ear up to the crown of your head. Smooth this section of hair into a low ponytail behind your left ear then twist the pony twice toward the back of your head. Secure the remaining tail with bobby pins, then repeat on the right side. Connect the two twists with a bobby pin.

Step 3: And that leaves the always fashionable “mullet” at the nape of your neck. You can leave it like that. We’re all done.

Step 4: Just kidding. Back to the mullet. Hold your left index and middle finger under the bobby pins in Step 2, and roll a messy 1-inch section of hair up around your fingers to create a coil. Pinch it, slip it off your fingers and secure with a bobby pin. Don’t attach it to the twists in Step 2 or you’ll pull them out. Repeat with remaining hair until it’s all pinned up.

Step 5: Mist with hairspray.