The versatile and aesthetic space bun hairdos from the pop 1990s are mainstream again!
The emergence of retro hairstyles time and again is something to cherish. Once popular in the 90s, space buns have gotten a modern twist and are being gleefully flaunted by celebs like Yara Shahidi and Olivia Rodrigo. Even celebrity stylists have witnessed a recent surge in the demand for space buns for almost every hair type and texture. Far from being a laidback and lazy hairstyle idea, the bun has been adopted and twerked creatively by many. From ramps to first dates, a chic pair of space buns is a common sight.
Bobby pins or hair elastics
Rat-tail comb
Wide-tooth comb
Hair spray
Space buns with swirly-styled edges are having a moment right now. With swirls, you have all the liberty to let loose the swoops and baby hair to bring about a fun and kitschy look. Perhaps Bella Hadid’s messy space buns are a variation on the swirls. For this look, part your hair in the middle and gather the hair on both sides into a messy high ponytail. Wrap the ponytail into a bun and let some strands fall loosely to create the easy-going look.
If you have straight hair and are weary of styling it in the same way daily, this one is for you. Using the rat-tail comb, do a middle parting. Create two buns and wrap some hair around the base of the buns. For the extra sleek and glossy appeal, use some spray.
Just the sheer variety of buns you can create and recreate without being fidgety. Low space buns are effortless and classy. Instead of gathering your hair into high buns, coil it into two low buns at the back of your head. For the buns, you can simply twist the hair instead of making two neat and defined buns for that is the charm of low space bun: the mess. Keep some locks of hair framing your face.
For those with curly and voluminous hair, this hairstyle would be perfect. Tie a portion of your hair into two high buns and keep the rest open. In this way, you also flaunt the gorgeous curls.
A no brainer, accessorised buns are all about decking your hairdo with hair clips, pins, scrunchies, and hairband for the penultimate princess vives. This hairstyle is suitable for traditional occasions. With scrunchies, the buns would surely be reminiscent of the 90s during when the trend had surfaced.
This is one trick to prevent the ends from sticking out in a bun. Popularised by Emma Willis, the fanned buns require the tied hair to be fanned out and fluffy. Nothing else changes. Be sure to wrap the loose ends around the scrunchy for nailing this boho-chic look. Many are also opting for micro bangs and fringes with fanned space buns for some brownie points.
Vertical buns are all about making a voluminous, messy bun on top of untied and loose hair streaming down your neck. This type of space bun would complement the waves and soft curls. When you are making two vertical space buns instead of one, the style becomes mermaid space buns. The latter requires some cool aqua-blue tints to accentuate the waves, literally. This is a cool ad edgy look that has elevated the stature of space buns to a grander level. In fact, buns with streaks are the real deal now with some going for a glamourous contrast.
