Okay I’m just gonna say it: the day I finally mastered down hairstyles my entire hair game did a full 180 and I became the “that girl who always looks like she just stepped out of a shampoo commercial” I always saved on Pinterest. Like seriously.
Down hairstyles are basically the easiest way to look like you tried when you absolutely just rolled out of bed and ran a brush through it.
Anyway I obviously lost three entire nights on Pinterest again because I needed new down inspo before my next hair wash day.
10 Down Hairstyles I’m Obsessed With Right Now
Sleek High Bun with Clean Finish
My go-to for everything. I wore this exact sleek bun to a fancy dinner last month and spent the whole night feeling like a ballerina who accidentally got rich. Felt famous for four hours, not mad about it.
Messy High Bun with Loose Face-Framing Strands
Weekend realness unlocked. I wore this to a farmer’s market and bought flowers I didn’t need just to match the vibe. The loose strands make it look effortless but still cute.
High Bun with Center Part and Smooth Sides
Corporate princess energy. I wore this to a work thing and my boss’s boss said “you look like you’re about to get promoted” and two weeks later I did. High bun manifestation works.
Curly High Bun with Natural Volume
Curly girl dream. I wore this to a rooftop party and got stopped five times for photos. Felt famous for four hours. The natural volume makes it look so full and pretty.
Braided High Bun with Wrapped Base
Fancy but fun. I wore this to my cousin’s wedding and caught the bouquet even though I wasn’t trying. The braided wrap makes it look so detailed and cool.
High Bun with Soft Wispy Bangs
Soft girl fantasy. I wore this to brunch and my friend screamed “your hair looks like a dream” across the table. She’s not wrong. The wispy bangs make it so romantic.
Textured High Bun with Relaxed Shape
Weekend realness. I wear this running errands and people ask if I’m famous. I never correct them. The relaxed texture makes it look lived-in but still cute.
High Bun with Slicked-Back Hairline
Sleek queen energy. I wore this to a gallery opening and got asked if I was the artist. I said “something like that” and accepted free champagne all night.
Voluminous High Bun with Lifted Crown
Drama queen unlocked. I wore this to my birthday dinner and the entire restaurant sang happy birthday without me asking. The volume makes your hair look so full and pretty.
FAQ: Down Hairstyles Questions I Get All The Time
How do you make a high bun last all day?
Bobby pins, hairspray, and a good wrap lol. I use like 20 pins and it stays forever. Also teasing the crown helps with volume.
High bun for short hair?
Yes bestie!! Extensions or half-up styles work. Or just embrace the mini bun, it’s cute too.
How to add volume to high bun?
Tease the crown, use a bun donut, or clip in extensions. I do all three when I’m feeling extra.
Best products for sleek high bun?
Gel for edges, strong hold hairspray, shine spray. I swear by Got2b glue for the slick back.
Anyway that’s my chaotic love letter to down hairstyles that turned me into a hair-flipping gremlin. I went from messy buns only to doing fancy high buns every week and I have zero regrets. If you haven’t tried one that makes you flip your hair every five minutes fix that immediately. Your confidence deserves to be up and bouncy. Go be a hair queen babe ♡
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And as you know, I seriously love seeing your takes on the looks and ideas on here - that means the world to me! If you recreate something, please share it here in the comments or feel free to send me a pic. I'm always excited to meet y'all! ✨🤍
Xoxo Charlotte
