Sun, clouds, rain, wind, snow…anytime really!
I am so excited to share this quick tutorial with you today!
If you’ve noticed, in nearly all of my #WIWTW posts, I am usually sporting at least one slicked back bun per week. It’s the easiest cop out for my greasy hair days, the days I have zero time to wash/style, and the days I’m trying to wait a little bit longer before shampooing.
They way I create this top knot is fool proof! No sock, or insert…just 4 easy steps using a few things you have at home. Ready for me to walk you through it? …
Let’s go! –>
- Take an elastic + pull your dirty hair into a big messy bun! Honestly, the dirtier… the better! If I’m planning to be home or bumming around all day, the tutorial would stop here. If I plan on interacting with other humans, I’ll continue to step two…
2. Using some bobby pins, pin the bun down [all the way around] to create a cleaner look. I probably use about 6-8 pins total.
3. Hairspray the LIFE out of your head! I like to spray my little side burn hairs back as well.
4. Comb your hair from the hairline back into the bun to smooth it out + close up any gaps – aka bald looking spots – in the hair.
Give it all another dousing of hairspray, and you’re done!
This is by no means a perfect bun, and I’ll admit, some days they come out better than others. I wouldn’t suggest wearing it as is to any kind of important event [perfecting it would require a little teasing + a few more steps…a post for another day], but it’s perfect for everyday!
One more tip: Throw on a pair of fun chandelier, hoop, or drop earrings + some bright lipstick for an easy way to dress it up!
I promise you’ll experience a feeling of “instant pulled-togetherness”! And one more thing…when people tell you that you look nice [they will] fight the urge to tell them that you haven’t washed your hair in 3 days! I’m still working on that part.
Do you ever wear a slicked back bun?
How do you create yours? — Show me your buns!!
XOXO
Great post love!! I love your hilarious faces and how amazing you are at capturing them! I love buns!! I haven’t done a slicked back bun in forever though! I usually stop with step 1 haha! I loved your steps and am totally going to do this!! You have the perfect face for this type of bun hehe!
Thank you!! I feel so awkward when I have to take a ton of pictures of myself – so goofing off seems to be easiest! 🙂 Slicked back buns are the way to go! Sometimes I’ll do a lower one too — so easy + they make you look way more put together than you actually feel LOL! Glad you liked it 🙂 XOXO
I love it! I miss being able to wear my hair in a messy bun, but when it’s long, it’s my every day hairstyle. I have to keep it short or I’ll never fix it!
I cut my hair super short in June and I love the easy handling of it. I think I might not go back to long hair for a few more years!
I’m the same way! I have super thick hair and it’s almost impossible to tackle when it’s too long.
Thank you! You have the cutest little bob though!! If my hair cooperated at all, I’d totally chop it like yours, but every time I’ve gone shorter it seems to be more of a hassle for me. 🙁
I’m the exact opposite! My hair is insanely thick so when it’s long, it’s impossible to manage. We can just live our hair dreams through each other 😉
Haha ahh if only you could virtually share clothes, hair, shoes…
Wouldn’t that be a dream come true!
Oh so cute. I love it. I can never seem to get mine to look so effortlessly chic…. I’ll try again 🙂 🙂
You can do itttt! Good luck!!! XOXO
Great tutorial and you look gorgeous! Xoxo
Thank you, beautiful! XOX 🙂
Love it! I do the same. Got shorter layers this year and then i couldn’t do it without little pieces coming out so goodbye layers! Sometimes i turn it into a hair bow too!
Ahhh! SO cute! I’m able to create a hair bow on others, but cannot seem to get it right on my own head. Those are THE cutest!!!
haha Love the “show me your buns” line. 😉 I wear my hair up every single day. I might wear it down 10 times a year TOPS! I use the kids as my excuse. 1. it gets in my way and 2. they like to “pet” me and it annoys the crap out of me lol Your looks amazing. (I can’t do the slicked back look or I just look weird) Amazing as always. Love your tutorials 😉
Hahahahaha cracking up over “they like to “pet” me!!” LOLOL! I’m dying to know how different my life will be when I have children. Thank you though, this is definitely one of my go-to styles during the week!
This is so cute! haha, and it makes me miss my super long hair, for a tiny second. I used to do step 1 only for exam days, going to lab, or just studying/lounging at home.
Hahah! The messy bun is *everything*! I miss my shorter hair sometimes too…I’ve yet to find my “perfect” length/style. Always kind of playing with it 🙂
yeah when I had long hair I was constantly playing with different lengths and styles. With shorter hair it is more difficult but I am in the process of dyeing my hair for the first time, so that will be a change.
Ooohh fun!!! 🙂
Messy buns and top knots make life so much easier!!! Especially when you haven’t had your hair done in like 6 months like me :/ ….. #woops!! 🙂
LOL! They are the best!! 🙂 And I hear you, I am longggg overdue as well!
You look absolutely beautiful, the bun look really suits you!
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Thank you so much, that’s really sweet! 🙂
Need to try this!
Super easy! You can totally handle it! 🙂
Love this! I’ve been so lazy lately and have been wearing a bun on the daily like 10x more than I actually take the time to do my hair. I spend so much time messing around and playing with makeup that by the time I’m done with that and need to do my hair, I’m just over it. Yours looks so much more put together than mine ever does though! I’m gonna have to try your tips next time and see what I can do 🙂
Aw, thanks girl!! It is seriously one of my go-to styles! And I’m with you – I’d rather take the time to do my makeup than my hair ! 😉
Lovely!
Thank you! XOXO 🙂
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I have been doing the “sock” bun since like 6th grade.. before it was cool haha. I love this messy bun through, definitely so pretty on you. xo
Jamie
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Hahaha! You’re the ultimate trend setter! I’ve never had any luck using a sock, I wish because it looks so much cleaner – but my hair is the worst! 🙁
This post is literally PERFECTION.
LOL! You’re too sweet! Glad you enjoyed it love! XOXO
Love it, great title too haha!
Hey can I ask what kinda lighting setup you use for indoor shoots like this?
Haha thanks,girl!! I use a Diva Ring light – it was a lifesaver. Lighting in my apartment was just horrbileeee!
Ahhh, thank you!!
Thank you for sharing your secret 😀
Sorry one last question!
Do you use the one with the stand or the one you affix to a computer?
Haha no problem! It has a stand, but it usually sits too high – so I try to prop it on my desk or a chair! lol
thank you so much for the inside scoop!
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Super cute! I love wearing messy buns with big earrings or scarves!
Yes! And statement necklaces! 🙂
I really enjoy your blog. Some very interesting responses, very entertaining !!
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Hahaha thanks, AJ! Love you! XXX
Totally love this post! I read it the other day and immediately got hair spray (I know crazy I don’t wear any but with curls it weighs mine down) and today after my run at lunch did this and am in love! I always wear buns but they are much messier. This totally made me feel more put together!
Aww yay!!!! That made me so happy! I’m so glad you liked it! It makes me laugh because I always look so much more put together than I actually feel [since my hair is usually dirty] when I wear this look. But no one else needs to know that! 😉
Exactly!! Haha. It’s like my little secret!!! It was definitely a lifesaver today!!
I’m so glad! :):) XOXO