A dutch braid trailing up the back of the head and ending in a messy bun is a new tutorial from the Upside Down Dutch Braid to Bun. This version, the upside down braid to bun, is an updated tutorial that features a more messy bun.
Two of my favorite combinations, a braid and a bun, this hairstyle is great for day old hair or when you’re rushing out the door. It can take a bit of practice at first to get it just right but I think the Dutch version versus the French braid version is ten times easier so I would definitely recommend that.
Let’s get on to the tutorial!
Upside Down Braid to Bun Instructions:
- Step 1 / Start by flipping the head over to work with the hair underneath.
- Step 2 / Take a small section of hair at the nape of the neck and divide it into three pieces.
- Step 3 / Cross the side strands under the middle to begin a regular braid.
- Step 4 / Cross the side strand under the middle then bring in a section of hair and add it into the strand.
- Step 5 / Cross the other side strand under the middle, bringing in hair again.
- Step 6 / Continue braiding the hair in a dutch braid until it reaches the top of the ears.
- Step 7 / Tie off the braid to keep it from coming undone.
- Step 8 / Sitting back upright, sweep the rest of the hair into a high ponytail.
- Step 9 / Wrap the hair band around the hair once.
- Step 10 / Twist the hair as you twist the hair band the second time and loop it over the bun.
- Step 11 / Pin down any hair that is sticking out.
- Step 12 / Spray with hairspray and smooth down any flyaways.
- Step 13 / To make the braid larger, gently pull on the sides.
Sara Rankins says
how would i do this using a bun donut? also your comments are broken. it says ive posted a comment when i havent
Sara Rankins says
how would i do this using a bun donut?
Addison Fitts says
Mine isn’t sitting on the nape of my neck. How do braid it so it starts there?
Missy Sue says
If your 3 initial strands are very small and right at the hairline it’ll sit a little lower on the neck. It can be tricky at first but that’s how I start it (:
Nae nae says
I’m gonna try this thx for the advice
Heather says
On step 3, it says to put the strands of hair underneath the middle strand, to begin a regular braid. Could you put the strands of hair on the side, where you parted it, over the middle one instead of underneath it? And P.S. I absolutely love this hair style! ?
Missy Sue says
Yes, I believe so! You may be talking about a french braid but it’ll still work (:
Heather says
On step 3, it says to put the strands of hair underneath the middle strand, to begin a regular braid. Could you put the strands of hair on the side, where you parted it, over the middle one instead of underneath it?
MaidMirawyn says
I used to do this in high school—sometimes a French braid, sometimes a Dutch braid. Of course, in 1990, it wasn’t a “messy bun”; that just wasn’t the style! Last year the bosses’ daughter worked at our office, and I impressed her by demonstrating it on myself in less than three minutes! I told her that if she had been doing it for once a week every summer, she would be pretty quick, too. LOL
Strangely, I had forgotten about it this year! So thanks for the reminder!
P.S. It also looks great with a braided bun, though it’s a sorta-dressy look.
Gaby says
Love your messy buns Missy Sue great job!
Grace Anne says
This is awesome!!! Trying this tomorrow!!
Levelone Hairstylists says
This is great missy sue
melissa says
Thank you!