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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Square
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Wavy • Curly • Thick • Fine
Difficulty: Medium
Time to style: 35-50 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veils • Chapel veils • Birdcage veils • Fresh florals • Pearl accessories
The side messy bun gives you that effortlessly romantic look that photographs beautifully from every angle. It strikes the perfect balance between elegance and relaxed charm, making you feel like the most confident version of yourself without looking overly done. There's something timelessly feminine about how it frames your face while still feeling modern and personal.
Beyond the beauty factor, this style is incredibly practical for a full wedding day. It stays secure through tears, hugs, dancing, and even unpredictable weather, while still working seamlessly with almost any veil style. The side placement means your hairstyle remains visible in photos even with a veil, and loose tendrils soften your look without requiring constant touch-ups.
Delicate pearl hairpins scattered throughout the bun
Vintage-inspired crystal hair combs tucked at the base
Gold or silver leaf-shaped bobby pins for bohemian elegance
Satin ribbon woven through the bun for texture
Art deco beaded headband positioned across the crown
Baby's breath clustered around the bun base for romantic softness
Garden roses or ranunculus tucked into loose sections
Cathedral or chapel veil positioned below the bun for drama
Birdcage veil worn forward for vintage glamour
Start with second-day hair or use dry shampoo for grip and texture.
Tease roots at crown before styling to maintain volume under veil weight.
Use bobby pins in an X-pattern and finish with strong-hold hairspray.
Keep a small spray bottle and pins for quick fluff-ups between events.
Prep hair with texturizing spray or mousse on damp hair, then blow dry with a diffuser or let air dry for natural wave and volume.
Tease the crown section gently with a fine-tooth comb and curl random sections with a 1-inch curling iron for dimension.
Sweep all hair to one side (left or right, depending on your preference) and secure with an elastic at the nape, leaving face-framing pieces loose.
Twist the ponytail loosely, wrap it around the base in an imperfect spiral, and pin sections randomly with bobby pins for an undone look.
Gently pull and loosen sections of the bun with your fingers, spray with flexible-hold hairspray, and let a few wispy tendrils fall for romantic softness.
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Absolutely! Use a texturizing spray and tease your roots before styling to create the illusion of fullness. You can also add clip-in extensions at the ponytail base for extra volume and length.
Yes, the side bun actually provides a great anchor point for veils. Position your veil comb just below or beside the bun, and use extra bobby pins to lock it in place throughout the day.
The key is strategic pinning—use an X-pattern with bobby pins at every twist and finish with medium-hold hairspray. A little messiness is perfect, but the structure underneath should be solid.
Definitely! Curly hair actually creates gorgeous texture and volume naturally. Work with your curls rather than straightening them, and use a curl-defining cream before forming the bun for beautiful definition.
