
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.
how would i do this using a bun donut? also your comments are broken. it says ive posted a comment when i havent
how would i do this using a bun donut?
Mine isn’t sitting on the nape of my neck. How do braid it so it starts there?
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 (:
I’m gonna try this thx for the advice
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! ?
Yes, I believe so! You may be talking about a french braid but it’ll still work (:
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?
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.
Love your messy buns Missy Sue great job!
This is awesome!!! Trying this tomorrow!!
This is great missy sue
Thank you!