Sure, it’s gotten quite the ironic hipster rap as of late and some guys might not be comfy with, well, an updo, but the man bun has some major style roots that go way back—like, ancient China back. And because samurai! (And fine, seriously speaking, it’s fun and versatile too, especially on wavy and curly textures.) The look is also regaining popularity as the perfect in-between hairstyle, now that dudes everywhere are experimenting with undercuts, i.e. getting them, growing them out, then getting them again. And by the way, please also allow us to holler at how much sexier gym hair has gotten since it hit the scene. So really, the argument for the humble bun is super valid. Still skeptical? Read on to see how to make a man bun work for a casual, laid-back look.
How to Make a Man Bun Work for You
For full updos (as shown), it might take less pull-throughs for your hair tie to tighten. For the last pull-through, don’t take the hair all the way through. Leave the ends tucked into the tie, creating a small, doorknob-like bun.
