Make a Bohemian Vintage Style Bun

A loose, pretty bohemian bun is a timeless hairstyle that's easy to do with long or medium-length hair. It's flattering on every face shape and works with every type of hair, making it a universally appealing look. Learn how to do a simple bohemian bun or a braided bohemian bun.

Steps

Simple Bohemian Bun

  1. Comb out your hair. You want to start with tangle-free hair, but it doesn't have to be straight or especially neat. Part of the fun of the bohemian look is that it looks a little messy. In this case, flyaways and loose strands are a good thing!
  2. Part your hair on one side. This style looks best with hair that's parted to one side. Part it where you naturally do or move your part a few inches to the right or left for a more dramatic look. Run the tip of a comb along your part to make sure it looks nice and neat.
  3. Gather your hair where you want the bun to sit. This bun looks beautiful right at the nape of the neck, or you could place it higher up on your head. Another great choice is the side bun, which dresses up the look a little to make it fitting for a cocktail party or even a wedding.
    • Hold your hair in position with one hand to keep it in place. With the other hand, use a hand mirror with your bathroom hair so you can view the back of your head and see what the placement will look like.
  4. Wrap a ponytail holder around your hair once. You want one that's fairly tight so your hair won't fall out of the bun. For now, just wrap it around your hair one time.[1]
  5. Wrap the ponytail holder over your hair to create a looped bun. Instead of pulling your ponytail entirely through the holder, stop pulling it through when about half of your hair is still hanging down. You'll now have a looped bun held in place with the ponytail.
    • This is a good time to check and make sure your ponytail is tight enough to hold the style. If you have long or heavy hair, take a second ponytail holder and wrap it around the looped bun to hold it in place.
  6. Wrap the tail of your hair around the ponytail holder. Lift up the part of your hair that's sticking out and wrap it around the ponytail holder so that the holder is no longer visible. Use bobby pins to secure the hair in place.
  7. Make it a little messy. Finish the look by pulling a few strands of hair out of the bun to frame your face. A few wispy strands will make this style look even more bohemian. Use light hold hairspray to keep the style looking fresh.

Braided Bohemian Bun

  1. Comb out your hair. You want to start with tangle-free hair, but it doesn't have to be straight or especially neat. Part of the fun of the bohemian look is that it looks a little messy. This style looks beautiful with wavy hair, curly hair or straight hair.
  2. Part your hair on one side. This style looks best with hair that's parted to one side, though you could do a middle part if you're going for a milkmaid look. Part it where you naturally do or move your part a few inches to the right or left for a more dramatic look. Run the tip of a comb along your part to make sure it looks nice and neat.[2]
  3. Separate sides of your hair from the back. Gather hair from near your temples on either side and drape it over your shoulders. Comb out the back so the sections are separate. The larger your side sections, the bigger your braids will be.
    • If you want tiny, fine braids, section out just a little bit of hair on the sides, no more than 1/2 inch.
    • If you want bigger braids, the sections should be about 2 inches around.
  4. Gather the back of your hair into a tight ponytail. This look is gorgeous at the nape of the neck, or you could place it higher up if you prefer. Make sure the ponytail is nice and tight so the style holds.
  5. Twist your ponytail. Use one hand to twist it up nice and tight, so the style will hold.
  6. Wrap it around the ponytail holder. Create a bun shape by wrapping your ponytail around the holder to hide it from view. Use several bobby pins to hold it in place.
  7. Braid the right side section of hair. Start near your right temple and make a simple braid all the way to the end of the section. The braid can be as loose or as tight as you'd like.
  8. Wrap the tail of the braid around the base of your bun. Lay it against your head so that it curves back to your bun, then wrap the end of the braid around the bun. Pin it in place with a few bobby pins.
  9. Braid the left section of hair. Start near your left temple and make a simple braid all the way to the end of the section. The braid can be as loose or as tight as you'd like.
  10. Wrap the tail of the braid around the base of your bun. Lay it against your head so that it curves back to your bun, then wrap the end of the braid around the bun. Pin it in place with a few bobby pins.
  11. Use hairspray to hold the style in place. A firm or medium hold spray is best for this look, since the braids might come loose as you go about your day. This style is perfect for bridesmaids or on days when you just want to add some flair to your look.

Tips

  • Adding some curls to the stray pieces of hair can give you a very cute bohemian look!
  • You could curl your hair first to give it extra volume.
  • You can try this style with any type of hair texture.

Warnings

  • When twisting hair, don't pull too hard on the hair, as it will cause breakage.
  • Make sure your hair is tangle free.

Things You'll Need

  • Several hair ties.
  • Several bobby pins.
  • A comb.
  • Hairspray.

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://browneyedblacksheep.wordpress.com/tag/messy-bohemian-bun/
  2. ↑ http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a12316/bohemian-braided-bun/
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