15 Easy Hair Bun Alternatives for "Mom Hair"
Is anyone else in a hair bun rut? If you’re tired of the typical “mom hair” messy bun (yet still need something simple and quick to disguise dirty hair), check out these 10 super easy hair ideas:
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Easy Twisted Buns
Just grab some bobby pins and you're all set.
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Three Twisted Buns
The previous hair tutorial was inspired by this one, which shows three distinct (somewhat neater looking) twisted buns.
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Chestnut Bun
Casual enough for play group yet chic enough for a wedding.
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Chestnut Bun Tutorial
Here's a step-by-step tutorial of the Chestnut Bun.
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The Simple Gibson Tuck
It'll look like you actually put in effort.
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A Braided Crown
If you want a different look that A) gets your hair up, B) covers up unwashed roots and C) is easy to do, this is a must-bookmark look.
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A Braided Crown Tutorial
And here's the easy step-by-step guide.
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Bow-Tie Hair
You'll have to be careful that this Lady Gaga-inspired hair doesn't drift too far over to the Minnie Mouse look, but it's certainly a unique and adorable alternative if executed properly (like in the photo).
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The Hair Scarf
Making dirty hair look effortlessly chic. (Click below for a hair scarf tutorial.)
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Double Head Band
To up the chic factor of your messy bun, the double headband always does the trick.
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French Roll Twist
It's like the twisted three bun idea (side #2), but flipped vertically.
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The Fun Bun
The name says it all.
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Twisted Sister
A complicated look made simple.
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Knotted Braids
Another hair idea that's easier than it looks.
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Double Knot Hair
Knot your average bun.
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Side French Braid
Ok, so this one might not be "easy," (it certainly intimidates me), but those who are fluent in the art of french braiding will definitely be able to recreate this pretty look.
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Side Chignon
This hair idea isn't exactly an every-day look, but it's too pretty to not include. Bookmark the tutorial for a special event or holiday, when you have a little more time.
Here are the step-by-step hair tutorial links for these easy hair ideas:
Easy Twisted Buns via The Paper Mama
Three Twisted Buns via A Cup of Joe
Chestnut Bun via A Cup of Joe
The Simple Gibson Tuck via Simply Stardust
Braided Crown via A Cup of Joe
Bow Tie Hair via My Yellow Sandbox
Hair Scarf via Keiko Lynn
Double Headband via Seventeen
French Twist and Pin via Hair Romance
The Fun Bun via The Beauty Department
Twisted Sister via The Beauty Department
Heart + Sew Braids with the tutorial from Aura Joon
Double Knot Hair via Fashionising
Side French Braid via Love Maegan
Side Chignon via This is Glamorous
Also check out 10 easy ponytail ideas.
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When I click on the link to the 10 easy ponytail ideas, it takes me to a page that says I’m not allowed to preview drafts.
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Where is the link for “knotted braids”? Super cute!
Agreed! Knotted braids leads to same link as twisted sister. Sad.
I can’t read the txt on twisted sister because it’s so light and the background is white
Link to twisted crown goes to chestnut bun
Love the hairstyles!! Any chance you ran into a 1950′s Pan-Am inspired hair updo tutorial or could I request you to make one?
Recently fell in love with their updo hairstyles – http://pinterest.com/flaming/pan-am-updo-s/
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