How to Put Hair in a Sloppy Bun

Put hair in a sloppy bun for a variety of occasions.

Although a sloppy bun is an ideal hairstyle for those laidback days when you aren't concerned about your appearance, don't save sloppy buns just for these casual days. Sloppy buns are also an attractive updo for work, school and dressy occasions. With minimal effort and attention to detail, you can quickly put hair in a sloppy bun. Dress the bun up or down to fit any outfit.

Things You'll Need

• Hairbrush
• Hair band
• Curling iron
• Bobby pins
• Hair spray

Instructions

1. Brush your hair well with the hairbrush to remove any tangles.

2. Pull your hair back into a ponytail at the midpoint on the back of your head. Two options for this ponytail include making the ponytail very tight and sleek, or making the ponytail loose with tendrils escaping around your face.

3. Take a small section of the ponytail and curl it into a spiral curl with the curling iron. After curling this section, pin it loosely to your scalp near the base of the ponytail with a bobby pin.

4. Continue curling small sections of the ponytail in the same fashion and pinning each section separately around the base of the ponytail to create a sloppy bun on the back of your head. The sloppier the better--go ahead and let the sections of hair face different directions with hair sticking out at various angles.

5. Spray the sloppy bun generously with hairspray to finish the style.

Tips & Warnings

• Add hair jewelry to the center of the bun (rhinestone or beaded clips) to dress your sloppy bun up for a dressier occasion.

References

• Your Hairstyles: How to Style a Messy Bun