The messy bun is the easiest, most forgiving updo there is — and it looks great on everyone. In this tutorial we'll show you how to do a messy bun with a hair stick. We use the half-moon hair fork here, but any stick or fork works for beginners.
What You'll Need
Just one hair stick or fork. A two-prong hair fork is especially beginner-friendly because it grips loose, messy hair from both sides. Prefer a single stick? Browse our wooden hair sticks.
Step-by-Step: Messy Bun with a Hair Stick
- Gather your hair into a loose ponytail with your hand.
- Hold the ponytail with your left hand and a hair stick with your right.
- Wrap the end of your hair around your left hand — at least one full circle, more if your hair is long.
- Insert the hair stick through the bun.
- Rotate the stick to tighten and secure the bun. This keeps it sturdy all day.
That's it — an effortless messy bun held by a single hair stick.
Tips for the Perfect Messy Bun
- The beauty of a messy bun is that it doesn't need to be neat — gently pull out a few face-framing strands for a relaxed look.
- For extra hold on fine hair, twist the bun a little tighter before inserting the stick.
- A textured or matte stick grips messy, loose hair better than a high-gloss one.
FAQ
Can you do a messy bun with a hair stick?
Absolutely — it's one of the easiest updos to do with a hair stick. Wrap, insert, and rotate to lock it in place.
Will it stay all day?
Yes. Rotating the stick once it's through the bun tightens everything and keeps it secure for hours.
What's the best hair stick for a messy bun?
A two-prong hair fork is the most forgiving for beginners, but any wooden stick works well.