This wispy braid and low bun is a beautiful way to style hair especially during the summer heat. It is similar to the Soft Braided Updo but ten times easier and even quicker to do. It can be dressed up for attending a wedding, or worn casually for a date night out. Today I am also collaborating with Lilla Rose for another great giveaway! Don’t miss out and read below for more details!
Wispy Braid and Low Bun Supplies:
Wispy Braid and Low Bun Instructions:
- Step 1 / Brush through the hair to remove any tangles. With a part on the right side, pick up a small section of hair on the left side of the part. Divide it into three section and begin a dutch braid, crossing the side strands under the middle one. After one stitch, begin incorporating hair into the braid.
- Step 2 / Continue braiding the hair, bringing in sections, until it reaches the temple.
- Step 3 / Braid the rest of the section in a regular braid.
- Step 4 / Pull on the edges of the braid until it is extremely wide and flat. Tie off the end with a clear elastic band.
- Step 5 / Brush the rest of the hair into a low ponytail.
- Step 6 / Tie the hair into a messy bun.
- Step 7 / Grip a small section of the bun, bringing it up against the head, and pin it in place with a bobby pin.
- Step 8 / Continue pinning sections of the bun until it creates a rounded shape and feels tight against the head.
- Step 9 / Bring the braid around the back of the head and drape it over the top of the bun.
- Step 10 / Wrap the end of the braid clock-wise around the right side of the bun and pin down the end with bobby pins.
- Step 11 / Slide several Lilla Rose you-pins into the bun to add as an embellishment to the finished look.
- Step 12 / Set the style with a firm-hold hairspray, leaving the finished look wispy and soft.
(Sorry if this is a duplicate comment)- could you please film a quick tutorial on how to do a messy bun?
Thank you missy x
Hi Missy,
This might sound like a silly request but I’m not entirely sure how to do a messy bun and would really love to know how to do it properly as its featured in so many of your tutorials.
If its not too much trouble, could you please make a video on how to make a messy bun??
Thank you x
Zoe
I have a tutorial showing how I do my three favorite messy buns. It can be found here: https://missysue.com/2016/01/3-messy-buns/ (:
THANK YOU!!!!
Looks great
(Sorry if this is a duplicate comment – not sure if my first one went through.) I love the Flitter pins!
Would love the gold colored Celtic knot style… Looks beautiful! Thanks Missy!
I’d love to win the silver Open Flower You-Pins!
I’d like to win the silver Open Flower You-Pins!
I would love to have the soaring butterfly u pins. I have an extreme love for butterfly they present freedom, carefree and beauty to me!
those golden flowers are amazing ?
I love the tidepool treasures. I think they would accent my dark hair the best.
I love the Open Flower pins!
I’d love the gold Open Flower You-Pins, they are so beautiful!
I fancy the Tidepool treasures.
I love the Aurora Borealis pins!
I’m torn between the antique style and copper rose!
I love the open flower in gold you-pin but EVERYTHING is so beautiful! So…can I just choose one of everything? ;)
The Fascinating Fun pins are gorgeous!
I like the tree of life. Thanks!
I like the open flower. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Beautiful hairstyle. I like the gemstone pins. ?
I love the rainbow cluster and the daisy!
Opps…for YOU- PIN, the open flower
I love the Open Flower :)
Charming stoneset is lovely..among many others I would love to have! Georgeous style Missy!
I love them all but my favorite is probably the antique style!
I would love to win the gold open flower hair sticks!
Your blog makes me wish I didn’t bike to work every day! Any tips for adorable hairstyles that will both fit under a bike helmet and look great when I take it off? (I don’t have far to bike–10 or 15 minutes–so I’m usually not too sweaty or anything)
The stars are adorable.
I <3 the copper rose!
Absolutely love this hairstyle and your blog.
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Love, love, LOVE the braided wispy bun… surely had to pin this one!! I think this would be the perfect hairstyle for my bestie & her wedding! Can’t wait to share with her, thanks! xo
These hair pins are SO pretty, especially love the copper rose pins!
I love the ones you used!
I love the aurora borealis and the copper rose.
The gold Antique Style are so cute!! I rarely wear my hair up because it feels so plain but this style is anything but that!
I love the Flora Metal style. Thanks again for another great hair tutorial!
I really like the ANTIQUE style you-pin.
This hairstyle is to die for! And I love the Antique Style pins.
I love Bobby Pins, so cute!
I love the Hibiscus Sea!
I soo love this hair style ty for the idea!
I love the gold Antique Style pins
I just love the Aurora Borealis you-pins!
I LOVE the Antique Style (#1920) You-Pins! They’re soooo pretty! :)
I like the ANTIQUE STYLE
love the antique style pens
I have enjoyed reading your blog for awhile now. I love all the hairstyles you do, it really inspires me.
The you pins I love are the open flower and the copper rose! God Bless.
I love the Ruby Bouquet and the Antique Style pins. So pretty!
I love the Antique Style You-Pins.
I love the open flower! :)
I love the open flower gold you-pin.
I really like the Open Flower pins!
The Hawaiian Flowers pins are gorgeous. Love the hair styles…I’m a 43 year old professional and I wear so many of your ideas to work. I get so many compliments, and I direct those ladies right to your site. Great job!
My favorite is the Sparkling Star set. They are so pretty and would go with this style very well.
Love the Antique Style pins!
I love the Tidepool Treasures set.
Hi Melissa, I like the stars U pins. Simple and sweet for everyday busy me of 2 children.
This Antique Style you-pin set is my favourite! https://shop.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartv3/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=20082&CatalogueID=211&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=111.110&ReferringDealerID=842293
I’d really love to win the copper rose you pins! Regardless, I really like the hairstyle and I can’t wait to try
I’d love the Celtic Knots – they are gorgeous!