Buns are not synonymous with those elaborate hairstyles with all the hair piled high on the head along with some accessorizing. Even something as simple as a twist or knot can translate into an elegant, chic look. “Earlier buns were something that was only worn by middle-aged aunties, but with more and more younger women especially those who are increasingly being labeled style icons – like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan or even Sonam Kapoor – flaunting this style of late,” says Namrata Kazi, a senior hairstylist.
According to hairstylists, what works in the favour of these styles is the fact that it has a lot of scope for improvement and that it can be worn to any occasion. “A bun doesn’t necessarily have to be the school teacher kinds,” says celebrity hairstylist Leslie Xavier as he goes on to explain, “You can wear a low bun at the nape of your neck, this looks very flirty and feminine. It can even be worn for a casual lunch with friends and it really doesn’t take much effort to put it together. However, if you are heading to an event that is a little more formal, like a sit-down dinner or a wedding reception, then wear it a little higher to give it that more polished look. A simple bun is a great style because it can also disguise a bad hair day, but sometimes it ends up looking a little too plain. That’s when accessories like jewelled combs, clips, etc. come into place — they can turn a plain ol’ bun into something stunning.”
Since the base for this hairstyle is a standard — a ponytail, stylists believe that people with any hair length can pull off this style with panache. “If your hair is too short, then simply use hair extensions to complete the look. But remember, it is very easy for a style like this to fall apart so it is better if one tries it at home a couple of times before stepping out with this style. Also, the other thing with a bun is that it adds a touch of elegance to whatever you are wearing so it is important to let the hairstyle itself take centrestage instead of weighing it down,” says Namrata.