My hairdryer has been rendered practically obsolete these last few months and instead, I've been embracing the joy of slow living, which includes air-drying my tresses. And after months of perfecting the art, my preferred way to style my wet hair is in a low bun.
I'm usually a hair down kind of girl but, with ample time to experiment with my look, I soon started searching for inspiration. And I found it, by way of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who wears her hair in a low bun on the regular.
Worn at the nape of my neck, my low bun afforded me some of the polish that gradually started to fade in my day to day looks. Accompanied by gold hoops and a slick of mascara, the low bun hairstyle instantly makes me feel pulled together—even when I'm working in my pyjamas. And it seems its appeal has started to take over the influencer world, too.
Everywhere I look, the Instagram set is also sporting low bun hairstyles, which, if you're not already a convert, will likely make you want to try the look for yourself, too. Scroll below to see 28 chic examples of the low bun.
Style Notes: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley always has the chicest low buns.
Style Notes: India shows how to wear a low bun for an off-duty vibe.
Style Notes: Claire knows the low bun hairstyle is ideal for the warm-weather months.
Style Notes: Beauty editor Amy Lawrenson knows that the low bun forms the perfect base for standout makeup looks.
Style Notes: Franny's low bun looks the elegant part with her billowing midi dress.
Style Notes: Pair your low bun hairstyle with an off-the-shoulder top to create a gorgeous silhouette.
Style Notes: Leave the very front sections of your hair loose and lightly tousled for a gorgeous spin.
Style Notes: Low bun + tassel earrings = the dream combination.
Style Notes: Tailoring looks even more sophisticated when its worn with a slicked-back low bun, as Gabs proves.
Style Notes: You needn't wear your low bun tight for it to look the part—we love Hannah's loose take on the style.
Style Notes: Not just for casual days off, Aimee shows just how sleek the low bun can be by pairing it with a pretty dress.
Style Notes: Natasha looks the impeccable part in her vintage blazer, statement sunglasses and low-bun hairstyle.
Style Notes: A relaxed bun has the power to give your fanciest clothes an effortless, cool-girl spin.
Style Notes: Hair bobbles aren't your only option—fix your low bun in place with a pastel hair claw like Nnenna.
Style Notes: While the low bun can often look prim, the addition of a chain necklaces and sharp sunglasses will bestow it with edge.
Style Notes: To ensure your bun remains a focal point, forgo large jewellery or accessories.
Style Notes: Up the ante of your low bun by weaving a silk scarf through it, just like Lotta.
Style Notes: Simply sweeping the front sections of your hair over your ears completely changes the look of your low bun.
Style Notes: As evidenced by Bettina, low bun hairstyles work perfectly with garments boasting beautiful back details.
Style Notes: Charlotte gives her low bun an off-duty spin with a velvet scrunchie, huggie earrings, and an evergreen sweater.
Style Notes: What I wouldn't give to look like Chrissy in my low bun and pyjamas.
Style Notes: Up the relaxed feel of your low bun hairstyle by donning an oversize chambray shirt.
Style Notes: The low bun is ideal for transitioning from day to night—much like Emmanuelle's summery ensemble.
Style Notes: The low-bun hairstyle also loans itself well to those of you who love minimal aesthetics.
Style Notes: The beauty of the low bun is that it can be worn in tandem with your favourite sun hats.
Style Notes: Monikh is all about easy elegance, so it's little wonder she too is a fan of the low bun.
Style Notes: Follow Elif's lead by looping a section of your hair around your hair tie.
Style Notes: Claire's low bun looks amazing with gold jewellery and pink lipstick.
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