The half-bun, or “hun,” is one of the easiest ways to ease into the bun or top knot trends, as it can be achieved on hair that’s on the shorter to medium-long side. As long as you’ve got at least five to six inches to work with, you’re solid—in fact, it’s a popular go-to look for guys growing out last season’s undercut and floppy fades, or anyone who doesn’t want to deal with styling your hair on gym-tan-laundry-hungover days (because yup, we’ve all been there). Our Instagroom model Teo—who has chin-length layers—likes it for the simple reason that he “doesn’t want hair in [his] eyes,” which is also, like, super valid. For the rest of us, we’re all just happy to know that we’ve got a somewhat elevated option for errand hair! Whether you’re looking for a no-brainer transitional look, a practical hairstyle for sports activities, or are just into the whole devil-may-care, slightly hipster swag, the half man bun is hands-down your best bet. See how our soccer star does his below:
AXE Instagroom: Teo’s Half Man Bun
If you want a more polished version of the knotted half man bun (and half the length to spare), try going for a full-on bun. Coil hair around till it resembles a tiny nub, then loop your elastic around several times around the base till secure. The look is less casual bro and more warrior-on-the-frontlines, so be prepared for a bit of fangirling. 😉
Looking for even more man bun inspo? Check out your options here.
