Messy Space Buns

Two loose knots set high on either side of a center part, each one left deliberately rough around its edges.

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This render comes from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the style lands on your own photo instead.

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A part runs straight from the forehead to the nape and each half is gathered above the ear at roughly temple height, so the buns land where a cat's ears would sit. Because the sections are half-size, the buns are small: they hold best on hair past the shoulder, twisted into themselves rather than looped. Pieces tugged loose at the front and the nape are what stop the two circles reading as matching hardware.

Suitsoval, diamond, oblong face shapes. The two raised points add width just above the temples, which fills out the narrow upper third of a diamond face and cuts across the vertical run of an oblong one.
Hair typemedium density, thick, wavy, curly. Texture is the whole mechanism, so wavy, curly or day-old hair grips itself, while slippery straight hair needs a twist plus a hidden elastic inside each bun.
UpkeepNo special trim cycle beyond your normal one every couple of months, and about five minutes to part, section and get both sides sitting at the same height.
Ask forAsk for length kept below the collarbone with no layer shorter than the chin, so each half has enough to wrap around a base.

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Questions about Messy Space Buns

Who does the Messy Space Buns suit?

It works best on oval, diamond, oblong face shapes. The two raised points add width just above the temples, which fills out the narrow upper third of a diamond face and cuts across the vertical run of an oblong one.

Does the Messy Space Buns work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, wavy, curly hair. Texture is the whole mechanism, so wavy, curly or day-old hair grips itself, while slippery straight hair needs a twist plus a hidden elastic inside each bun.

How much upkeep does a Messy Space Buns need?

No special trim cycle beyond your normal one every couple of months, and about five minutes to part, section and get both sides sitting at the same height.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for length kept below the collarbone with no layer shorter than the chin, so each half has enough to wrap around a base.

Can I try the Messy Space Buns on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Messy Space Buns on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.