15 Spiky Bun Hair Ideas That Instantly Transport Us to the 2000s

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The'90sandearly aughtshave undoubtedly greatly influenced today’s beauty landscape.

And it’s especially clear that many current hair trendslike the spiky bunhave roots in these decades.

After all, a spiky top knot is a fun, easy-to-achieve hairdo that looks great on everyone.

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Ahead, we’ve rounded up 15 spiky bun ideas that will convince you to try this style ASAP.

In the video, she sported a collection of twisted top knots with ends that splayed like confetti.

Stick Straight Spiky Bun

The spikes inMegan Thee Stallion’smid-height bun are sculpted masterpieces.

Bebe Rexha wears spiky twisted buns and a blue fitted body suit for her music video “I’m Good”

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To get spikes as stick straight as Megan’s, apply a super strong hold gel like Gorilla Snot.

Freeze them in place by applying direct heat with the nozzle of your blowdryer.

For a softer finish to spikes like these, rely on a light-hold hairspray.

Megan Thee Stallion wearing bright red hair pulled back into three spikes surrounding her bun

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We rounded up the14 best drugstore hairsprays here.

The actress' hairstyle is totally playful and pretty.

This updo is a great way to show off a high-contrast hair color.

gigi hadid wearing a spiky bun

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The buns' spiky ends and stick-straight, face-framing pieces are the perfect finishing touches.

Y2K Angel Spiky Space Buns

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Ashley Graham is servingseriousY2K vibes with this look.

Her spiky space buns are accessorized withbutterfly clips, giving this hairdo such a nostalgic feel.

Imaan wearing a bun made of twists with some lightly feathered spikes

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Her metallic eye shadow and heavy lip liner complete this 2000s look perfectly.

The towering topknot is perfectly sculpted, and its spikes are placed with symmetrical precision.

Not to mention, Megan’s edges are perfectly and precisely swirled.

Millie Bobby Brown during her Meet And Greet wearing a spiky low bun, tube top and thick silver jewelry

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The resulting look has a lot more character than atraditional updo.

Fluffy Spiked Bun

Rihanna’sspiky bun is soft and sophisticated.

Billie Eilish attends Golden Globes with bright red roots and black ends on display in a spiky bun

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Normani wears spiky space buns to Coachella

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Ashley Graham wears spiky space buns in an outfit homage to Y2K years

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HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA - JULY 23: Megan Thee Stallion attends the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit celebration of the launch of the 2021 Issue at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on July 23, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit)