Easy bun hairstyles for people with short hair

While short hair comes with many pros, it also comes with some cons, like being able to wear your hair up or in a bun. That's why we've hunted down three easy bun hairstyles for people with short hair.

By Phoebe McRae, The List

Bob haircuts have been all the rage in the last few years seen on the likes of Kim Kardashian, Millie Bobby Brown, and Selena Gomez. And according to Jay Birmingham, celebrity hairdresser and owner of Jay Birmingham Hair, explains, they're not going anywhere.

"2020 is the major bob movement, long hair simply isn't that interesting anymore," Birmingham told Glamour. However, while short hair comes with many pros, it also comes with some cons, like being able to wear your hair up or in a bun. That's why we've hunted down three easy bun hairstyles for people with short hair.

Milkmaid braids suit every occassion

Despite what you probably think, milkmaid braids no longer need to be left in the schoolyard. An easy way to pull back short hair when you're trying to wear a bun, it always looks chic and suits every occasion from date night to the gym.

According to Byrdie, the key is to part your hair down the middle before you begin braiding each side into mini pigtails. From here, all you need to do is simply tuck the ends into your hair using bobby pins and spray a touch of hairspray to keep it all in place. 

A low bun is always a good idea if you're short on time

If you're feeling lazy or don't have much time, opt for a low bun. They're as simple as pulling your hair back as you would a low ponytail, then twisting the hair into a bun and securing.

There are lots of different tricks you can do depending on the look you're going for, such as wearing it tight with your hair slicked back for the night or loose with your hair falling around the face for the day. Pair with a set of statement earrings if you're heading somewhere special.

Half buns work for both long and shot hair

Half buns work for both long and short hair. According to Cosmopolitan, the best way to get the look is by sticking to the top part of your hair only (you can use your temples as a guide to create two straight lines).

Simply pull the top part of your hair into a high ponytail, secure with a hair tie, then twist into a bun and secure again using bobby pins. If there are any ends sticking out, just tuck them into the hair tie.