How to achieve a flyaway bun
The messy bun gets given an avant-garde overhaul in five simple steps
The messy bun gets given an avant-garde overhaul in five simple steps
Everyone loves a chignon. This new season style is more avant-garde than glamourous. Our tip: keep the texture dry and the bun low. Here’s how to nail this chic hairstyle.
1
Spritz your roots
This style looks better on second-day hair. To give strands extra grip, spritz a dry shampoo or texturising dust to the roots of dry hair, then use a paddle brush to smooth hair away from your face.
2
Pull hair back
Gather your hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck and secure with an elastic.
3
Twist it back
Twist the tail to create a bun and pin it in place. If you have fine hair, backcomb sections of your ponytail to create a voluminous, textured chignon.
4
Aim for imperfection
If your knot is too neat, “pull out a few strands using your fingers,” says Sam Overton, creative director at Unilever Haircare.
5
Spritz to keep the style in place
Mist a matte finishing spray to secure your style.
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Illustrations by: Ann Do
Aimée is an established writer and editor with over ten years of experience working for some of the world’s leading print and digital titles. These include Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine and WWD.
