15 Easy Messy Bun Tutorials & Quick Updo Hairstyles

We all love a quick updo hairstyle that we can do running out the door, right? But it still needs to look chic and stylish, no matter where your day takes you. Enter the messy bun! If you have been wondering how to master that effortless “messy” hair look, search no more. We found amazing & easy messy bun tutorials and quick updos for every type of hair! These tutorials all have step-by-step instructions on messy buns, casual top knots, and pretty updo hairstyles. Worried that there is no way your fumbling fingers can create these styles? No matter what your skill level, you can do these! So now all you have to do is pick a favorite, right?

15 Easy Messy Bun Tutorials & Quick Updo Hairstyles

Whether you’re looking for ways to make your unwashed, in need of a hair mask, hair look presentable or you want a gorgeous easy messy updo to wear to an event, you’ll find ideas here! 

Fast & Easy Messy Bun Tutorials

So this is where the 5-minute messy bun comes into play. All these tutorials are super fast and easy!

Easy One-Minute Messy Bun

This first one from ‘Twist Me Pretty‘ is a literal one-minute messy bun. Not only does she have step by step photos to walk you through it, but she has a video too. Don’t forget you can dress up your bun with hair accessories too!

easy low messy bun idea

Hairstylist’s Secret to Perfect Messy Buns

This easy messy bun tutorial is from ‘A Beautiful Mess‘ (ironically!) and is fast, fun and pretty enough to wear to work. She has a secret she learned from a stylist too!

easy messy updo

Easy Twist Updo

This five-minute messy updo from ‘Mayalamode‘ is more of a twist, but we love it! And it’s so simple! She takes you through it step by step.

messy twist hairstyle

Simple, Everyday Messy Bun

We love Kate at ‘The Small Things Blog‘, and you will too after you see how simple she makes it with this messy bun how to! Leaving some strands nice and loose at the front is a great way to cover up thinning hair, but if you’re in need of help in that area, be sure to check out our DIY hair growth recipes!

messy updo

Easy Messy Updo for Medium Length Hair

Another easy messy bun tutorial for you from ‘Honey We’re Home‘. Simple style for any woman with medium length hair.

high messy updo hairstyle

Messy Buns for Long Hair

Messy buns can be a challenge if you have long hair. Let’s face it, long-haired girls, you have a lot of hiar to work with! No problem, check out these how-to’s!

Top Knot Tutorial for Long Hair

Long hair would work well with this messy top knot from ‘Cassie Croggins‘. Try her easy how to!

Easy top knot example

Easy Messy Top Knot

This messy top knot bun how-to is perfect for long hair, and an easy style for busy moms. Video tutorial from ‘Million Ways to Mother‘.

easy messy top knot idea

Half Up Messy Bun

This Boho top knot by ‘Kassinka‘ is the a half updo for long hair. Love the braid detail on the side!

half up hairstyle with a messy bun

Easy Messy Bun Tutorials for Short Hair

If you think you can’t do a messy bun because you have short hair, think again!

Half Up Messy Bun for Short Hair

From ‘The Beauty Department‘, this messy half updo is perfect for a bob or a lob haircut!

half-up messy bun for short hair

Messy Side Bun for Short Hair

Loving on this messy bun side updo for short hair from ‘Ma Nouvelle Mode‘. She has step by step directions, but also a video to walk you through it. This one looks like a great option for naturally curly hair, and if you’re looking for more ideas for your curly hair, check out our curly hair updo ideas!

messy side bun for short hair

Easy Messy Bun for Short Hair

Also from ‘Ma Nouvelle Mode‘ is this messy top knot for short hair. This one actually makes you look like your hair is longer!

messy updo for short hair

More Quick Updo Hairstyle Tutorials

So here we have some little twists on the typical messy bun hairstyle. Add a braid, make it fancy, create a top knot… check out these quick updos anyone can do!

Braided Low Bun

We love this messy bun braided wrap from ‘The Small Things Blog‘. She says this may look complicated, but it’s not! And she has video! This would be gorgeous even for wedding hair, or perfect for date night too. I love how braided updos always look so romantic and so effortless!

low bun with a braid

Messy French Twist

Create this messy French twist updo with this easy how to from ‘Irrelephant‘.

messy French twist

Braided Boho Bun Tutorial

This braided updo from ‘Tessa Rayanne‘ is gorgeous! Perfectly messy, perfectly Boho, and pretty enough for a bride!

low messy bun with a braid

French Braid Messy Bun

Last we have an upside down French braid messy bun tutorial from ‘The Merry Thought‘. This looks so detailed and pretty, but she has great step by step photos that make it look easy! Love this!

high messy bun with a French braid below

Enjoy Your New Favorite Go-To Hairstyle!

We hope you loved picking out your favorite from these easy messy bun tutorial & quick updo hairstyles! We think you will want to jump right on over to our posts on Bobby Pins – Pretty Hair Accessories You Will Want to Buy Now and 20 Best Beauty Hacks and Makeup Tips! And don’t forget to join the OhMeOhMy Facebook page and our Pinterest page so you see right away when we post new ideas and advice!


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Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates is the founder of The Middle Girls, a platform dedicated to empowering women over 50 to embrace their potential and live fulfilling, purpose-driven lives. With a passion for encouraging self-awareness and self-love, Kathy writes about topics like confidence, personal growth, style, and building thriving businesses later in life. When she’s not writing, Kathy enjoys books, nature, and helping women discover their next chapter. Find freebies just for women over 50 at The Middle Girls.

Kathy Bates’ previous writing credits include:

Former home decorating expert for Lifetime TV, Galtime and Country Woman Magazine.

Her book spent time at #1 on Amazon’s Home & Garden Topseller List in 2002.

Published or featured in numerous national publications, including:

Country Sampler’s Decorating Ideas magazine, Woman’s Day magazine, HGTV, The Wall Street Journal, CBS Marketwatch, Decorating Solutions magazine, Decorating Ideas magazine, The Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune, Kansas City News, The Oklahoman, Akron Beacon Journal, Pensacola News Journal and The Telegraph.

1 Comment

  1. kavita mevada
    April 18, 2019 / 3:18 am

    Thanks for providing such a nice information.

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