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There are few styles that are easier and faster than themessy bun.

But for those with bob-length hair, a messy bun is not an option.

Meet the Experts

Keep scrolling for 25 photos of buns for short hair to inspire you.

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To start, evenly spray from mid-shaft to ends.

“The most ideal style for buns in short hair are center-parted low side buns,” says Stenson.

“These buns sit at the bottom corners of the nape and typically capture all the hair.”

Set of two low buns on shoulder-length hair

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You know what they say: The bigger the bow, the better the bun.

Bedhead Bun

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Haven’t you heard?

Thelow messy bunis the infinitely cooler, chiller sister to the topknot of yesteryear.

Olivia Palermo wears a low bun with colorful star clips

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Classic Topknot

If you thought high buns couldn’t be achieved with short hair, think again.

Polished and effortless, meet this relaxed take on the topknot.

Braided Topknot

A natural updo is even easier to achieve when the style is already in place.

Sofia Richie with her hair in a low bun

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Midi Bun

Look as effortlessly chic asRihannawith a slicked-back bun that shouts cool girl.

For an extra-sleek finish, tie your hair down with asilk scarffor 10 minutes, then remove it.

Let your bangs hang loose and frame your face in the front.

Selena Gomez wears a low bun with black ribbon

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Faux Hawk

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Give some edge to your style with an easy-to-achieve faux hawk.

Gemma Chan wears a low messy bun hairstyle

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Zendaya wears a classic low sock bun

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Yara Shahidi wears a short cornrowed low bun hairstyle

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Hailey Bieber wears a long bob with half-up topknot

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Charli XCX wears a half-up bun hairstyle

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Kelly Rowland wears a short cornrowed ballerina bun hairstyle

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Emily Blunt wears a braided low bun hairstyle

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Jasmine Tookes wears a simple topknot hairstyle

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Moses Ingram wears a braided topknot hairstyle

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Meghan Markle wears a low ballerina bun hairstyle

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Kehlani wears a curly topknot hairstyle

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Lili Reinhart wears a low messy bun hairstyle

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Rihanna wears a slicked-back bun with wispy pieces

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Damaris Lewis wears a set of Bantu knots

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Topknot hairstyle with braid detail up back

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Mirian Njoh wears a faux-hawk of natural textured buns

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Miley Cyrus wearing baby buns with an undercut.

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Sarah Paulson three vertical buns

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charlize theron with a curled low bun and sparkle headband

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Vanessa Hudgens with space buns

Cameron Diaz’s low messy bun hairstyle

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