15: Donut-Assisted Mini Bun
Use a small hair donut to create a more structured messy bun with short hair. This tool helps create the appearance of a fuller bun even with minimal length.
Pull your hair into a ponytail at your desired bun position. Place the small donut over the ponytail and spread your hair evenly around it, tucking ends under.
Secure it with pins and gently pull pieces loose for a messier effect.
This approach gives structure to your bun while still maintaining that coveted undone aesthetic.
16: Twisted Sister Bun
Create a messy bun with short hair by incorporating multiple twisted sections.
This technique helps secure layers of different lengths while creatingan interesting texture.
Divide your hair into 3-4 sections. Twist each section separately, then gather all twisted pieces together at the back of your head and pin them into a small, messy knot.
Loosen select pieces from each twist for dimension.
This multi-section approach distributes tension evenly while creating a more complex, interesting bun structure.
17: Teased Crown Bun
Add dramatic height and volume to your short-hair bun with strategic teasing at the crown.
This technique creates the illusion of more hair while elevating your overall look.
Tease the hair at your crown using a fine-tooth comb. Smooth the surface lightly, then gather all hair back into a small messy bun positioned high on your head.
Leave the teased volume intact for a 1960s-inspired silhouette.
This voluminous approach balances the smaller size of a short-hair bun with impactful height.
18: Accessorized Cluster Bun
Transform even the smallest amount of hair into a beautiful messy bun by incorporating decorative pins or clips.
This approach celebrates rather than disguises shorter lengths.
Gather your hair into a tiny bun or twisted knot at the back of your head.
Secure it with bobby pins, then add decorative hairpins throughout in a cluster pattern.
The accessories become part of the style, creating visual interest and dimension.
This embellished approach turns the small size of your bun into a feature rather than a limitation.
19: Twisted Rope Bun
Create a rope-twisted bun that secures even the shortest layers by incorporating a twisting technique.
This style works wonderfully for grown-out pixies and bobs.
Divide your hair into two sections and twist each section individually.
Then twist these sections together in the opposite direction, creating a rope effect.
Wrap the rope around itself to form a bun and secure with pins.
This double-twisting technique provides excellent hold for shorter pieces that might escape a traditional bun.
20: Pineapple-Inspired Top Knot
Adapt the popular “pineapple” method for shorter hair by creating a small, high bun with loose, textured edges.
This style works well for naturally textured or curly short hair.
Bend forward and gather hair at the very top of your head. Secure with a loose elastic, allowing the ends to fan out freely without fully wrapping into a tight bun.
