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Messy, tousled hair has been a beauty goal since, well, forever.

how to do a messy bun

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So yeah, it helps to know how to do a messy bun.

But to clarify, thisisntyour regular sweaty gym bun, the kind thrown up without a care.

This hairstyle is still intentional, even if the point is to look anything but.

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However, learning how to do a messy bun can be quite easy!

This will also help the messy bun form and retain its shape.

To get extra volume, use a diffuser hairdryer likePattern Beautys The Blow Dryer With Four Attachments.

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As for creating the bun itself, you have some options.

you’re free to also opt to pin your messy bun in place usingbobby pinsandU-shaped hair pins.

Go back and curl the ends, then messily pin them back into the bun.

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After that, pull the bun apart to make it fluffy and messy.

Finish the look by adding some volume to your bangs with ahot roller,curling iron, or blow-dryer.

Spray liberally with hairspray.

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Smooth out any bumps with a fine-tooth comb and set with hairspray.

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