Messy buns are taking over fashion week and red carpets. See Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz, and celebrities bringing back the messy bun.

The sleek, slicked-back bun is out, and people are replacing it with the decidedly more chill messy bun. Here's how to nail the effortless look.

Top-Knots, 'Man Buns' Can Lead to Hair Loss, Experts Say. ... "You absolutely can get the same look slicked back," she said. In addition to avoiding wearing the top-knot in the same spot every ...

Fast forward to 2023, and the slicked-back bun is still a classic. According to Fitzpatrick, the style’s prolonged praise is due to its practicality and versatility.

Just yesterday, Rachael posted a TikTok about how she gets the perfect slicked-back bun. First, she coats the top of her hair with the L’Oreal Elnett Slick Back Styling Cream—which she says is ...

But with not one, not two, but eight celebrities showcasing different iterations of a slicked-back bun at the BAFTAs 2025, it's also a style to get to grips with for spring. Especially when you ...

“To me, it’s a powerful hairstyle,” says celebrity hairstylist Kathleen Riley. “A slicked-back bun is a staple for everyone and every hair texture,” adds hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.

In the end, while I wasn't left with a slicked-back hairdo that looked as good as Appleton's, the tips and tricks definitely worked to make my hair look 10 times better than it had.

Yara Shahidi wears her slicked-back look with the top smoothed down and her ends casually gathered in a low pony. It's still super chic, just more wearable for everyday. 06 of 20 ...