How to Do a Black Girl High Messy Ponytail Bun Hairstyle

By Celeste Ojatula

A few years back, natural hair was restricted to a routine of boring hairstyles. Now, there are newer trends every day with styles you can rock anywhere. 

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The High Messy Ponytail Bun is one of the most recent hair trends. Not only does this hairstyle give you the African chic look, but it is also the perfect hairstyle for any occasion. 

Making the High Messy Ponytail Bun is very easy and does not require so many products. You will be learning how to make this adorable hairstyle in a few-minute read. 

The High Messy Ponytail Bun Hairstyle With Natural Hair

If your hair is long enough then you can try out this style without having to use any extension. Always ensure that your hair is moist enough to avoid any breakage before you begin making this style as it will add to its overall beauty. 

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What You Need to Style the High Messy Ponytail Bun with Natural Hair

  1. Water in a spray bottle
  2. Eco Styler Gel
  3. Rubber band/ Hairband
  4. Wide-tooth comb 
  5. Hairbrush
  6. Bobby pins 
  7. Toothbrush 
  8. Satin scarf (optional)

How to Style the High Messy Ponytail Bun with Natural Hair

  1. Use the spray bottle filled with water and spray dry parts of your hair.
  2. Use your hand to de-tangle.
  3. Use a wide-tooth comb to comb your hair upwards.
  4. Apply the Ecostyler Gel to the front and back edges of your hair to keep it silky.
  5. Use your hairbrush to pull your hair into a ponytail.
  6. Pack your bun tightly with a hairband or rubber band.
  7. Use the bobby pins to tuck in the hair strands left from the ponytail. 
  8. Take a toothbrush dedicated for your hair and use it to lay your edges. 
  9. Depending on your type of hair, the satin scarf can be wrapped around your hair to make it even neater and make your gel last longer.

Here is a tutorial that can help you achieve this look: 

The High Messy Ponytail Bun Hairstyle With Weaves

Making the High Messy Ponytail Bun Hairstyle with weaves applies to every hair type and length. So you do not have to worry about whether or not your hair is long enough.

This is also perfect for bad hair days, days where you're skeptical about how your natural hair would turn out and the "I'd just rather not stress my hair" days. 

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What You Need to Style the High Messy Ponytail Bun with Weaves

  1. Water in a spray bottle
  2. Ecostyler Gel
  3. Rubber band/ Hairband
  4. Wide-tooth comb 
  5. Hairbrush
  6. Bobby pins 
  7. Natural Hair Weaves
  8. Toothbrush/ Cutting Comb 
  9. Satin scarf (optional)

How to Style the High Messy Ponytail Bun with Weaves

  1. Use the spray bottle filled with water and spray dry parts of your hair.
  2. De-tangle with your fingers. 
  3. Use a wide-tooth comb to comb your hair upwards.
  4. Apply the Ecostyler Gel to the front and back edges of your hair for easy brushing. 
  5. Use your hairbrush to pull your hair into a ponytail.
  6. Pack your bun tightly with a hairband or rubber band.
  7. Attach your weave to your bun and roll the weave in a doughnut pattern.
  8. Use the bobby pins to tuck in the hair strands left from the ponytail. 
  9. Apply a little more Ecostyler to your hair.
  10. Take a toothbrush or your cutting comb to lay your edges

Here is a simple tutorial to help you achieve this classic look:

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