Man Buns!

[Islandgrrl]

Cool pictures of longhaired men wearing buns! (http://www.buzzfeed.com/ruthyanney/21-man-buns-that-will-ruin-you-for-short-haired-gu-118s9)

Men can absolutely rock buns.

[Nightshade]

Let's see man buns :D

Er.. wait.... please nobody report me for that :lol:

[Ingrid]

I'm not a fan of the huge beard look but man buns are awesome.

How about Cary Fukunaga's man braids (http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2014/08/26/cary-fukunaga.jpg)?

[Islandgrrl]

Awesome!

I love seeing long haired men stepping outside the expected.


I'm not a fan of the huge beard look but man buns are awesome.

How about Cary Fukunaga's man braids (http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2014/08/26/cary-fukunaga.jpg)?

[gthlvrmx]

I'm not a fan of the huge beard look but man buns are awesome.

How about Cary Fukunaga's man braids (http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2014/08/26/cary-fukunaga.jpg)?

That is such a beautiful braid from what i can see! It suits him well! :)

[hennalonghair]

Let's see man buns :D

Er.. wait.... please nobody report me for that :lol:

Busted!!!
I think man buns are sexy!

[Ingrid]

That is such a beautiful braid from what i can see! It suits him well! :)

They're double dutch braids (http://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/fashion/daily/2014/08/26/26-cary-fukunaga-2.w529.h793.2x.jpg) actually!! Even more awesome!

[gthlvrmx]

They're double dutch braids (http://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/fashion/daily/2014/08/26/26-cary-fukunaga-2.w529.h793.2x.jpg) actually!! Even more awesome!

Oh woa! Even better! :)

[Wildcat Diva]

I think the best I'm gonna get from my growing-his-hair-out DH is a braid. He's already nixed buns. I guess I'm saving all those cool shorter ebony forks, metal forks, anything else rustic for nothing. I was holding out with a hope.

[gossamer]

Let's see man buns :D

Er.. wait.... please nobody report me for that :lol:

When will LHC get a "favorite" button? :p

[LadyLongLocks]

Here are my favorites by Hairfreaky
https://flic.kr/p/8v35UY
and
https://flic.kr/p/9eFYws
and
https://flic.kr/p/bB8aWo
and
https://flic.kr/p/aLy3UM
and
https://flic.kr/p/bQ2xce
These are the best I have seen by a man!

[gthlvrmx]

Here are my favorites by Hairfreaky
https://flic.kr/p/8v35UY
and
https://flic.kr/p/9eFYws
and
https://flic.kr/p/bB8aWo
and
https://flic.kr/p/aLy3UM
and
https://flic.kr/p/bQ2xce
These are the best I have seen by a man!

Oh i remember these! I used to look at his hair on youtube and facebook! Such awesome hair!

[eva888]

Here are my favorites by Hairfreaky
https://flic.kr/p/8v35UY
and
https://flic.kr/p/9eFYws
and
https://flic.kr/p/bB8aWo
and
https://flic.kr/p/aLy3UM
and
https://flic.kr/p/bQ2xce
These are the best I have seen by a man!


WOAH. Is he on LHC? He should be.

[Wildcat Diva]

Now those look NICE. I think his style is definitely more rugged. I like those last pix a lot.
Great look!

My husband already has the beard to match him. Apparently a year of growing a beard for him is a lot more impressive than a year of growing hair lol. But he is doing good so far.

[Hootenanny]

Here are my favorites by Hairfreaky
https://flic.kr/p/8v35UY
and
https://flic.kr/p/9eFYws
and
https://flic.kr/p/bB8aWo
and
https://flic.kr/p/aLy3UM
and
https://flic.kr/p/bQ2xce
These are the best I have seen by a man!

Wow, that guy is awesome! I especially love the bun with a single nail in it. All his pics are amazing!

[Nightshade]

Here are my favorites by Hairfreaky
https://flic.kr/p/8v35UY
and
https://flic.kr/p/9eFYws
and
https://flic.kr/p/bB8aWo
and
https://flic.kr/p/aLy3UM
and
https://flic.kr/p/bQ2xce
These are the best I have seen by a man!

Wow.

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[lapushka]

This sounds like a challenge for all the men on LHC! No? ;)

[Quasiquixotic]

:bigeyes: This is not where my mind went after reading this thread title. I thought Izzy was getting saucy...

OMG I love the nail as a hair stick. I *might* have to copy that...

[monsoonstorm]

I was about to say where's Jared... Turns out they didn't disappoint ;)

They did however miss Russell Brand, who is also fond of a man bun.

[maskedrose]

Let's see man buns :D

Er.. wait.... please nobody report me for that :lol:

:lol:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/25697729@N08/8397223617/

I have to say that the above is basically the epitome of sexiness to me. Holy moly.

[gossamer]

Hehe, I saw one in the wild today while I was walking home from school. I'm glad this is catching on. There's nothing exclusively feminine about bunning long hair!

[trolleypup]

Let's see man buns :D

Er.. wait.... please nobody report me for that :lol:
Heh. I have a nice threefer somewhere, but if I posted it I'd have to report and penalize myself.

This sounds like a challenge for all the men on LHC! No? ;)
If I ever did ANYTHING besides my usual bun. :rolleyes:

:bigeyes: This is not where my mind went after reading this thread title. I thought Izzy was getting saucy...

OMG I love the nail as a hair stick. I *might* have to copy that...
I should go to the hardware store and get an aluminum gutter nail...that shouldn't be too heavy.

Hehe, I saw one in the wild today while I was walking home from school. I'm glad this is catching on. There's nothing exclusively feminine about bunning long hair!
Plenty of man bunnish things wandering around SF today...too hot for hair down maybe.

[gossamer]

Plenty of man bunnish things wandering around SF today...too hot for hair down maybe.
I think maybe we can agree that SF is probably ahead of the Midwest in terms of something like this?

[Neoma]

I live in NY, and from time to time, I'll see a guy with a bun. Most often, it's a bun/pony hybrid made with an elastic. But once in a while it's a real live deliberate bun. And inevitably, my heart goes pitty pat. :heartbeat

[Gumball]

I think maybe we can agree that SF is probably ahead of the Midwest in terms of something like this?

I'm rocking a braided cinnabun, so you're probably on to something. :lol: I'm all for the buns! :p

[Aurum]

Yay for men who help redefine cultural norms! There's no reason a man can't enjoy a bun (and look stylist doing so) on a hot day, same as anyone else.

[RainbowBowser]

Someone on my facebook posted this recently.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/ruthyanney/21-man-buns-that-will-ruin-you-for-short-haired-gu-118s9

[kitcatsmeow]

haha I totally posted this on my FB page a few weeks ago from a friends feed. I still click on it and drool. hehe

[Stray_mind]

Oooh, such eye candy...Small man buns look very cute imo :) I saw a man with quite a big blonde man bun a few months ago and it was very nice. Not a view i could see everyday where i live.. It's only long haired girls everywhere....

[ukrworld]

I never saw a real life man bun before. The first flickr pictures show amazing hair and I could only dream of having a bun that looks as good as these men's. However, I prefer either long loose hair on men (Native American style) or quite short stylish cut. That doesn't mean that these guys do rock wearing a bun, it's just too strange and misplaced for my liking.

[TrapperCreekD]

http://i.imgur.com/QGjSfBf.gif Anybody else think that #12 looks like Garrett Hedlund? I love the nail-as-a-hairstick idea! I might have to try that...

Has anyone seen the lost Hemsworth brother?

http://instagram.com/p/lgfI4YFxv-/
http://instagram.com/p/u9N6yelxuJ/?modal=true

[Aurum]

I'm a big fan of David Garrett's bun (http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/32600000/David-Garrett-david-garrett-32677128-800-532.jpg). He is pure talent on the violin and has lovely hair to boot.

[ghost]

The guy in #4 looks almost exactly like a history prof I once had, if he wore a man bun :p My husband was actually the one who called it, first: he had the same prof and he took one look at the list and said "Hey, that guy looks like Dr _____!"
I think the only way I could have had more of a crush on that guy was if he had long hair.

My husband also has long hair (mid back, used to be in between waist and hip) and I keep trying to get him to wear it in a bun sometimes. It would look great with his bone structure; he's Japanese and his family were samurai on his mom's side so he could even call it a cultural thing, but he's always like "Yeah... I'm too lazy to learn how to do a bun"

[RavennaNight]

I've run across a man bun in the wild but once. In the west village NYC, he had a blonde bun with 3 hair sticks. It was rather impressive.

[prettyinpink]

My guy friend has real long hair, past tailbone length and it looks amazing up in a bun or down

[trolleypup]

I should go to the hardware store and get an aluminum gutter nail...that shouldn't be too heavy.
That was remarkably easy...2 minutes with sandpaper and it was ready to go. 7" (18cm) aluminum gutter nails (10 for US$6 incl tax)...
http://www.trolleypup.info/lhc/141107-200632-lazybun-gutter-nail-N-med.jpg

[vanillabones]

Love me some bearded man buns :eyebrows: My guy (SHL) says its the best feeling in the world getting his hair off his neck. Ponytails only so far... but he loves my scrunchies! Ha!

[neko_kawaii]

That was remarkably easy...2 minutes with sandpaper and it was ready to go. 7" (18cm) aluminum gutter nails (10 for US$6 incl tax)...
http://www.trolleypup.info/lhc/141107-200632-lazybun-gutter-nail-N-med.jpg

*applause*

[thebacontree]

i would bun my hair more if i had a beard, without one i just look way to feminine (my bones structure in ly face is quite feminine), altough i dont look as feminine when wearing a messy bun. Maybe i should learn how to do real buns, until then ill probably get the beard going

[veryhairyfairy]

I just remarked to a classmate the other day that Joakim Noah (http://cdn.stupiddope.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4491-joakim-noah-chicago-bulls-wallpaper-1102.jpg) has a great man bun.
I watch a lot of Bulls games and every once in awhile he'll redo his bun; I can't tell you how distracting it is trying to see what he's doing lol! :lol:


That was remarkably easy...2 minutes with sandpaper and it was ready to go. 7" (18cm) aluminum gutter nails (10 for US$6 incl tax)...
http://www.trolleypup.info/lhc/141107-200632-lazybun-gutter-nail-N-med.jpg
:thumbsup: You beat me to it! I have one of those in my hairstick jar right now, but I'm too lazy to sandpaper the snaggy bits on the point so it doesn't get worn.

[Wildcat Diva]

I was given this hairstick in a swap and I think it would look amazing securing a man bun. But it may not be in the cards for my crew of men. DH and son are growing out hair, but DH at least has nixed buns.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/59764473/reserved-for-karen-double-ended-hair?ref=hp_mod_rf

[chantecler]

My brother has his hair between shoulder and APL, and it took so long for him to learn how to do a ponytail! he never even wears one unless he has a concert or he needs it out of the way for hygiene/security reasons... A bun would look so good on him, but he'll never let me teach him :p
Maybe I can sneek on him while he's on the computer to make him one... :D

[iluvbooks]

man buns are hot :3

[Hootenanny]

That was remarkably easy...2 minutes with sandpaper and it was ready to go. 7" (18cm) aluminum gutter nails (10 for US$6 incl tax)...
http://www.trolleypup.info/lhc/141107-200632-lazybun-gutter-nail-N-med.jpg

I'm super late to the party, but that looks amazing! Very cool! :thumbsup:

[Quasiquixotic]

That was remarkably easy...2 minutes with sandpaper and it was ready to go. 7" (18cm) aluminum gutter nails (10 for US$6 incl tax)...
http://www.trolleypup.info/lhc/141107-200632-lazybun-gutter-nail-N-med.jpg

This makes me so happy!! Bring on the man buns!!

[EdG]

This thread is illustrating how humans bred long hair into themselves. ;)
Ed

[Crumpet]

This article is a bit silly, but I thought I'd share it for all of our gentlemen here who don't often have posts dedicated to their own hair styles.

I personally love long hair on men and wish my BF would grow his hair out. Man buns are very cool.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/ruthyanney/21-man-buns-that-will-ruin-you-for-short-haired-gu-118s9

[cat11]

Omg I loved that. Whoever wrote it clearly had a type alot of those guys look the same. My boyfreind often wears the man bun.... and he had discovered how comfortable hair forks are and now he wants one that doesnt look "too girly". lol.

[thebacontree]

As a man, i love seeing and doing man buns, my only problem is that you have to have either masculine face structure , or a beard, and i still have neither damnit

[yahirwaO.o]

Im starting to feel a bit annoyed about the whole ¨Man Bun Thingy¨ even though Im a guy who regulary uses ofently..... not for the hairstyle itself but more the fact that the trendy aura surraunded I often see....

Again this does not only go for the hairstyle, but for a lot of things too.... Anyway here is my contribution to encourage this thread since Im a new member here ;););)

Sleeping bun loaded with Jojoba oil!!! Hope images work its my first time O.o

Opps I think im actually having problems with my pics.... (fixed)

Hope this time works

http://i57.tinypic.com/10ykw0h.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/5k0ej6.jpg

Morning Sleeping Bun loaded with Jojoba Oil :cool:

[Santi]

Crumpet, #6 is my favorite. YahirwaO.o, welcome to LHC, great share!

[trolleypup]

As a man, i love seeing and doing man buns, my only problem is that you have to have either masculine face structure , or a beard, and i still have neither damnit
Sometimes you just have to do stuff, even if it means you have to go beyond the boundaries of what you think other people think of you.

How you present and hold yourself will determine more how people perceive you than the details of your bone structure or beardlessness. To help you there are plenty of hair toys that aren't feminine.

Anyway, good luck. And remember, you may be surprised by what people like and perceive.

[Ingrid]

A beard does not a man make! :agree:

[yahirwaO.o]

Crumpet, #6 is my favorite. YahirwaO.o, welcome to LHC, great share!

Thanks for the nice words :p

[thebacontree]

A beard does not a man make! :agree:

do you mean, a beard doesnt make a man? im confused lol

[thebacontree]

Sometimes you just have to do stuff, even if it means you have to go beyond the boundaries of what you think other people think of you.

How you present and hold yourself will determine more how people perceive you than the details of your bone structure or beardlessness. To help you there are plenty of hair toys that aren't feminine.

Anyway, good luck. And remember, you may be surprised by what people like and perceive.
thx for the advice :-)

[lapushka]

do you mean, a beard doesnt make a man? im confused lol

It's an expression, that's why the words are in that order. :)

[Calaelen]

It doesn't hurt that they are all absolutely stunning examples of the male physique. That was a handsome man overload.

[rowie]

I think I don't fit this category because I don't call my updos a certain name like "man buns," instead I call them according to their proper names. I think LHC has a huge influence in how I create my updos because I grew my bald head of hair here since the beginning of my hair growth journey. The one big lesson I've learned on here is to embrace and continue to be a unique individual. I think a lot of men would not recognize me had I not changed my avatar to a semi face pic since my action pictures blends in with all the other action pictures in this community.

I'm glad I don't fit this mainstream fad because I've grown hair beyond what would be expected in a man's hair in the dull conventional society. I'm probably alone in this for my gender, but I like my buns to look neat, kemp, and highly presentable. I take the time to detangle my hair so therefore I need to place careful attention in my updos. I don't care if doesn't fit conventional notions of "masculinity" of which I continue to defy and challenge. Plus I've included my pic when I had a faux bob to show y'all I have masculine features to balance out the updos I wear. I'm not afraid to use many types of hair toys. To me, i just can't create some of that awful messed up poof plopped on the head look because my hair is at a length that if I tried to recreate that, it would be way too damaging and I'd end up with a tangly mess!! Anyways, I agree with Trolleypup in that it's how you present yourself as a human being that matters the most. I think the only people that notice my updos in real life are women in general! In fact I catch them looking at my updo wondering how I did it, and then they start to fiddle with their own hair like I have awoken their consciousness or something. Some women I even caught took out their compact mirror to see if their hair was ok after looking at my hair while I was waiting in line at Starbucks. :lol:

http://i.imgur.com/5toP40J.jpg

[Calaelen]

Just gonna go ahead and say it, l immediately thought of Rowie when i looked through that link. Rowie you could easily be featured on that list, and my response would have been the same. I totally get what you are saying though, Rowie, the men on this board are the originals. You guys made long hair, well maintained, and styled, awesome before "man buns" became "a thing". Ya'll do it WAY better in my opinion. Maybe this is because long hair is far more than a passing style fad for you guys? These guys can be that rough with their hair because like as not in a year it'll be shorn off.

[yahirwaO.o]

U both have expressed exactly what I meant....... Its basically a hairstyle and before the whole man bun trendy name...
Its the pure quiality, beautifulness and effort us men put in our manes to make ourselves like we feel and the most high expression and not to just be put into the category of this trendy current fad

Rowie I hope some day I can be able to be just as good as you are to make your buns looks so awesome and neat...... I just can do elastic/scrunchie buns because my hair is so slipery for hair toys..... and most of the time Im quite minimalistic :p

[Neoma]

I think I don't fit this category because I don't call my updos a certain name like "man buns," instead I call them according to their proper names. I think LHC has a huge influence in how I create my updos because I grew my bald head of hair here since the beginning of my hair growth journey. The one big lesson I've learned on here is to embrace and continue to be a unique individual. I think a lot of men would not recognize me had I not changed my avatar to a semi face pic since my action pictures blends in with all the other action pictures in this community.

I'm glad I don't fit this mainstream fad because I've grown hair beyond what would be expected in a man's hair in the dull conventional society. I'm probably alone in this for my gender, but I like my buns to look neat, kemp, and highly presentable. I take the time to detangle my hair so therefore I need to place careful attention in my updos. I don't care if doesn't fit conventional notions of "masculinity" of which I continue to defy and challenge. Plus I've included my pic when I had a faux bob to show y'all I have masculine features to balance out the updos I wear. I'm not afraid to use many types of hair toys. To me, i just can't create some of that awful messed up poof plopped on the head look because my hair is at a length that if I tried to recreate that, it would be way too damaging and I'd end up with a tangly mess!! Anyways, I agree with Trolleypup in that it's how you present yourself as a human being that matters the most. I think the only people that notice my updos in real life are women in general! In fact I catch them looking at my updo wondering how I did it, and then they start to fiddle with their own hair like I have awoken their consciousness or something. Some women I even caught took out their compact mirror to see if their hair was ok after looking at my hair while I was waiting in line at Starbucks. :lol:
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rowie, you are one of my hair idols. Not one of my male hair idols -- one of my hair idols. I really appreciate the "perfection" of your updos. I, too, prefer kempt to unkepmpt, on men and women -- and certainly on myself.

I think it's awesome that you use all kinds of hairtoys. I must confess that I would probably look twice if I saw a guy wearing a Ficcare in real life, but that's only because I've never seen one before. Heck, I remember the first time I saw a guy with a ponytail. It was secured with an elastic band. I thought to myself, "Well, heck... What else would he secure it with?" A Ficcare in an updo? Heck! It's one of the best hair toys out there. Why wouldn't a guy use one? :shrug:

:flower:

[hennalonghair]

lately i have a huge crush for male buns now. its a new thing for me. they look so darned attractive
it seems to be more of a fad lately than ever
the guys who won the amazing race canada wear buns a lot

[Shadow Walker]

I've had more than one of my lady friends tell me I need to start doing this, but I have nearly tailbone length hair and I have clumsy fingers. :(

[yahirwaO.o]

I've had more than one of my lady friends tell me I need to start doing this, but I have nearly tailbone length hair and I have clumsy fingers. :(

Yeah with longer lenghts some of those ¨man buns¨become a real joke...... Still You have no idea how much I admire your hair!!! :o

[Parisian Dozen]

Grrrr, these attractive males and their gorgeous hair. >:[

[endlessly]

I'm not a fan of the huge beard look but man buns are awesome.

I never used to like that either, but all of a sudden, I love beards and I agree that man buns are definitely awesome.

[EdG]

I've had more than one of my lady friends tell me I need to start doing this, but I have nearly tailbone length hair and I have clumsy fingers. :(Buns become easier to make with longer hair. I went from bun-clueless to bun-competent in about two months.

I view the "man bun" fad as somewhat silly. To me, "man bun" means "hair that's barely long enough to make a bun".

In contrast, what I and other LHC'ers have are real buns. :)
Ed

[Shadow Walker]

I'm definitely bun clueless... I'm sure I'll eventually figure it out.

[EdG]

I'm definitely bun clueless... I'm sure I'll eventually figure it out.It is worth learning how to put one's hair up in a bun. The bun keeps the hair out of trouble.
Ed

[yahirwaO.o]

I'm definitely bun clueless... I'm sure I'll eventually figure it out.

I thought you actually meant the man bun... not that you were clueless about all buns, like EdG said with your hair and lenght oh man your options are endless and there are quite some easy for dummies to do!!!

[Islandgrrl]

I've had more than one of my lady friends tell me I need to start doing this, but I have nearly tailbone length hair and I have clumsy fingers. :(

Check out some YouTube videos. That's how I learn to do new buns, and I'm the Queen of Hairspaz.

[Shadow Walker]

Check out some YouTube videos. That's how I learn to do new buns, and I'm the Queen of Hairspaz.

Yeah, I'm going to. I tried for a half hour on my own and totally failed. :p

[EdG]

Check out some YouTube videos. That's how I learn to do new buns, and I'm the Queen of Hairspaz.I wish I had one percent of your hair skills. :thud:


Yeah, I'm going to. I tried for a half hour on my own and totally failed. :pThe cinnabun is pretty easy. The hair first has to be twisted, and then coiled around itself. Putting in the sticks is the tricky part. The sticks are inserted into the thick part of the hair, pointing towards the scalp. They are then brought parallel to the scalp and go under, and then through the remaining hair. This provides enough tension to keep the bun up.

I learned this technique by watching LHC'ers at meets. :)
Ed

[Islandgrrl]

Ed, I'm proud to say that you have at least 25% of my hair skills. I can do 4 buns:

Equilibrium bun: great for the longer lengths.
Cinnablob: not even a proper cinnamon bun, I can't do those. In this one, after the first coil is made, the rest of the coils go underneath, and are then sort of shoved up through the center of the first coil.
Lazy wrap: this one took practice, but it's not hard and it is well suited to sticks.
Paranda braided bun: this one is hard. Don't try it.


I wish I had one percent of your hair skills. :thud:

The cinnabun is pretty easy. The hair first has to be twisted, and then coiled around itself. Putting in the sticks is the tricky part. The sticks are inserted into the thick part of the hair, pointing towards the scalp. They are then brought parallel to the scalp and go under, and then through the remaining hair. This provides enough tension to keep the bun up.

I learned this technique by watching LHC'ers at meets. :)
Ed

[Mehry]

@Shadow Walker -

I recommend the nautilus bun, personally. I have TBL hair too, and even my slippery hair holds this one decently without sticks or anything. Plus, nautilus takes literally ten seconds to do once you get the hang of it. I'm fairly new to the bun world myself - less than a month.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVkg9TJDrL4

This lovely gal breaks it down nicely. I have yet to get the hang of any other quick-fix bun.

[EdG]

Ed, I'm proud to say that you have at least 25% of my hair skills. I can do 4 buns:

Equilibrium bun: great for the longer lengths.
Cinnablob: not even a proper cinnamon bun, I can't do those. In this one, after the first coil is made, the rest of the coils go underneath, and are then sort of shoved up through the center of the first coil.
Lazy wrap: this one took practice, but it's not hard and it is well suited to sticks.
Paranda braided bun: this one is hard. Don't try it.That is four times as many as I can do. :)

I may try again to get the lazy wrap bun to work. My hair seems to require two sticks to keep it contained.
Ed

[Islandgrrl]

My hair would eat a single stick for breakfast and spit out toothpicks. I need two, also.

Mehry, I'm going to have to try the nautilus tutorial. Who knows? I could get lucky!



That is four times as many as I can do. :)

I may try again to get the lazy wrap bun to work. My hair seems to require two sticks to keep it contained.
Ed

[EdG]

Mehry - thanks for the link! I did the nautilus bun as in the video, and got it to stay by putting a stick in it. :happydance:
Ed

[flemeister]

It is worth learning how to put one's hair up in a bun. The bun keeps the hair out of trouble.
Ed
Absolutely. I recently started working with CNC milling and grinders, so loose long hair is just asking for trouble. Initially I used an english braid that I simply tucked into my shirt when needed. Fine with cooler weather, no good when it's hot and humid hehe. Ordered myself a flexi-8 quicksmart, and now before I go to work, I detangle and do a quick lazy-wrap bun on my MBL going on WL hair. Easy, neat and secure. :)

[Grond]

really not a fan of those top knot hairstyles, but i really miss having the messy bun/ponytails, if i did one now id just end up with a double crows nest.

- damn, black and white photos are to awesome :p

[brickworld13]

So many good tips in here for all the fumble fingers. I could even use a few of the tips. I am also afflicted with fumble fingers.

So my tips (as I can't do very many buns this is pretty short): if your hair is slippery don't try to learn new buns with freshly washed hair, U pins are awesome, don't make your buns so tight they pull your hairs out by the roots, tangle teezers are awesome, be confident, be patient, and utilize all the resources available on LHC and YouTube.

[FuzzyBlackWaves]

There's a lot of man buns where I live, it's a very common trend right now. Always seems to be the top knot style as well. :)

[Anje]

It is worth learning how to put one's hair up in a bun. The bun keeps the hair out of trouble.
Ed

That's quite a testimonial, coming from you! How many years did you go before you decided to try putting your hair up? ;)

[EdG]

That's quite a testimonial, coming from you! How many years did you go before you decided to try putting your hair up? ;)A quarter century. :o :o :o

I became pretty good at avoiding the obvious dangers of wearing hair loose, but only updos and braids avoid the subtle dangers of tangling and collecting lint.
Ed

[MeAndTheMaz]

A quarter century. :o :o :o

I became pretty good at avoiding the obvious dangers of wearing hair loose, but only updos and braids avoid the subtle dangers of tangling and collecting lint.
Ed

So, out of curiosity, what was it that finally drove you to bunning up? Unfortunate accident? Near miss? Just seemed like the time was right?

[Shadow Walker]

Well, I should have an easier time now, I went in for a trim and my almost tailbone length hair is back to waist length... :mad:

[MeAndTheMaz]

Well that's bummer days. Judging by the "smiley" in your post, that's not what you had in mind. But at least you're looking at the bright side.

[hennalonghair]

Well, I should have an easier time now, I went in for a trim and my almost tailbone length hair is back to waist length... :mad:

You've got some 'fine' looking hair no matter what length

[EdG]

So, out of curiosity, what was it that finally drove you to bunning up? Unfortunate accident? Near miss? Just seemed like the time was right?I think it was the realization that my length has remained in bad shape for years. I have a lot of breakage, and this hasn't gotten better despite LHC-quality hair care. So, I am trying buns. I can already tell the difference - when bunned, my hair is no longer tangled when I take it down at the end of the day.
Ed

[schnibbles]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVkg9TJDrL4

This lovely gal breaks it down nicely. I have yet to get the hang of any other quick-fix bun.

Mehry, thank you for posting this .... I can now do a nautilus because of this video. I could never figure it out, but she explains it so well. :hifive:

[hennalonghair]

Mehry, thank you for posting this .... I can now do a nautilus because of this video. I could never figure it out, but she explains it so well. :hifive:

YES! Thanks for posting this. I actually found this very helpful also. The demonstration was very clearly done both visually and verbally. Cool beans.

Also man buns are very very attractive and are very ' in style' these days. I think they are super hot looking

[Shadow Walker]

Well, I gave the nautilus a try. I don't know if it turned out right, but it looks good enough I suppose.
http://i.imgur.com/fSYmD09.jpg?1

[yahirwaO.o]

Well, I gave the nautilus a try. I don't know if it turned out right, but it looks good enough I suppose.


It looks totally awesome, over time and more experience you get to know the way you like to adjust your hair in the bun of your preference!!! :cool:

[Islandgrrl]

Nice, Shadow! It looks good!

[EdG]

Shadow Walker - congratulations!

What are you using to secure it? You now need hair toys. ;)
Ed

[Islandgrrl]

Ed has a point.


Shadow Walker - congratulations!

What are you using to secure it? You now need hair toys. ;)
Ed

[hinabelle]

Also man buns are very very attractive and are very ' in style' these days. I think they are super hot looking

Gotta agree with you. They are wonderful!! :crush:

[SampsonEH]

Cool pictures of longhaired men wearing buns! (http://www.buzzfeed.com/ruthyanney/21-man-buns-that-will-ruin-you-for-short-haired-gu-118s9)

Men can absolutely rock buns.

http://youtu.be/Uz8dsUn2rtk

[Islandgrrl]

:thudpile: This is you, yes?



http://youtu.be/Uz8dsUn2rtk

[Shadow Walker]

Thanks everyone! I just used a hair tie.

[Neoma]

Sampson, your hair is thudworthy. :thud: And your bun! Wow. Just wow.

[hennalonghair]

Holy fork Sampson! That is SOME hair you have there:thud:
Your last video was delightfully refreshing. It was mature, entertaining( especially with the cat and parrot) and was very informative. Thank you for posting it.

Just 'one' thing you might want to consider. Hairtoys!
There are some masculine looking ones out there that you could totally rock.:cheer:
I know of some women who started making videos and it caught on so much that businesses started sponsoring them. Not only did they get paid but also got lots of free products sent to them.
Good luck with your hair care journey.:thumbsup:

Yep! Man buns TOTALLY ROCK:happydance:

[EdG]

Thanks everyone! I just used a hair tie.I got, uhh... enabled not too long ago. ;)

You may want to check out the hair products section. I recommend getting a pair of sticks. Wood sticks are gender-neutral, and one can always argue that man/woman has used sticks to hold up his/her hair since ancient times. :)
Ed

[Neoma]

I would also like to suggest some of Grahtoestudio's antler forks (https://www.etsy.com/shop/grahtoestudio?section_id=5766975&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2). Some have wood accents. I always thought that they would look great in a guy's hair. I can attest to the fact that they are beautifully crafted and extremely comfortable. :flower:

[TheMaleRapunzel]

I am all for growing my hair down to as much as my waist, but buns is where I draw the line. I wouldn't wear those. Even though they were originally worn by male Samurai, it is too associated with girls in my mind for me.

Very long hair, yes. But I still have manhood, and buns is pushing it. I will leave that to girls.

[Stellaaa]

Anyone watch Survivor?

Go Joe!

[Lorzi]

I love love love the look of man buns! They're quite the trend at my university this year and I love seeing all these men grow their hair out and rock a different style :)

[Arctic]

Shadow Walker, it looks great! Do you photo from the back of your head?

[Rapunzel_to_be]

I absolutely love that hair style on men !!!

[Shadow Walker]

Shadow Walker, it looks great! Do you photo from the back of your head?

I don't have one, yet. I keep trying to do it again, but my hair is so smooth that the bun comes apart before I can secure it. I'll keep trying!

[Neoma]

I don't have one, yet. I keep trying to do it again, but my hair is so smooth that the bun comes apart before I can secure it. I'll keep trying!
I have slippery hair, too. You might find wrapped buns easirr to make and secure: Celtic knots or Neoma knots among others.

[hennalonghair]

Neoma knots?:lol: :flowers:

[Neoma]

Neoma knots?:lol: :flowers:

Because you asked so nicely, hennalonghair... :smooch:

Neoma knot (http://imgur.com/a/70kZU). That's me demonstrating in the brown vest. I'm sorry to say that I don't remember who was kind enough to make the diagram version -- the lady in the blue top.

[Todd]

I am all for growing my hair down to as much as my waist, but buns is where I draw the line. I wouldn't wear those. Even though they were originally worn by male Samurai, it is too associated with girls in my mind for me.

Very long hair, yes. But I still have manhood, and buns is pushing it. I will leave that to girls.

You'll think differently if your hair gets that long someday. Preservation and protection of the hair becomes a priority when it reaches a length where a two-minute walk across a parking lot in the slightest breeze creates agonizing tangles.

[hennalonghair]

Wow! Nicely done. Thank you;smooch:
Because you asked so nicely, hennalonghair... :smooch:

Neoma knot (http://imgur.com/a/70kZU). That's me demonstrating in the brown vest. I'm sorry to say that I don't remember who was kind enough to make the diagram version -- the lady in the blue top.

[yahirwaO.o]

You'll think differently if your hair gets that long someday. Preservation and protection of the hair becomes a priority when it reaches a length where a two-minute walk across a parking lot in the slightest breeze creates agonizing tangles.

Very true indeed, when I was growing my hair it never passed though my mind to wear a bun.... Once my hair was past mid back and ponytails were becoming more a problem than a solution I began the long road to master a bun that suited my hair texture and healed scalp pain trouble. Now I can make one in about 15 seconds and holds amazingly well like a rock all day long.... and somehow I have this weird feel of having short hair again with it :)

[Todd]

Very true indeed, when I was growing my hair it never passed though my mind to wear a bun....

My first time growing my hair long, I grew it for six years. Six years! But it never got any longer than mid-back length. I was working outside, and left it loose all the time. No braids, no ponytail, certainly not even any buns. And the lower half or so of each and every hair strand was dry, damaged and brittle. I'd comb my hair and there'd be hundreds of broken-off dried ends all over my shirt. On windy days there would be knots the size of my fist.

This time I'm growing it with much more care; its been less than four years and its already longer than it ever was before. Only dry areas are the layers which frame my face - my bangs, if I still had bangs. They're down to my nipples in front. But the rest of my hair is much healthier.... Fine and wispy, a little thin, but healthier and longer.

[EdG]

Because you asked so nicely, hennalonghair... :smooch:

Neoma knot (http://imgur.com/a/70kZU). That's me demonstrating in the brown vest. I'm sorry to say that I don't remember who was kind enough to make the diagram version -- the lady in the blue top.Very nice, Neoma! :applause
Ed

[JadedByEntropy]

I don't have one, yet. I keep trying to do it again, but my hair is so smooth that the bun comes apart before I can secure it. I'll keep trying!

You might could braid it first? it helps the pins hold onto something too

[Neoma]

Very nice, Neoma! :applause
Ed
Thank you, EdG! :flower: Perhaps we'll see a Silver Neoma Knot (TM) someday? Hint hint...

[EdG]

Thank you, EdG! :flower: Perhaps we'll see a Silver Neoma Knot (TM) someday? Hint hint...I will add the Neoma Knot (TM) to the Silver Swirl's (TM) to-do list.

So many hairstyles, so little time... :wink:
Ed

[hennalonghair]

Must add that your man bun looks awesome with those two sticks EdG.

[EdG]

Must add that your man bun looks awesome with those two sticks EdG.Thanks, hennalonghair. :)

I am happy the man-bun fad came along because it gave me a great excuse to learn how to make a bun. ;)
Ed

[hennalonghair]

Thanks, hennalonghair. :)

I am happy the man-bun fad came along because it gave me a great excuse to learn how to make a bun. ;)
Ed

Absolutely. Like yourself I went years wearing my long hair out each day and it DOES get damaged.
PLUS what's extra great about keeping hair up is that it's a very forgiving hairstyle. Oils and things(hair treatments) can be added to the ends to help them stay sleek and well moisturized and nobody needs to know. Everyday can be a good hair day.:cheer:
Gotta LOVE the LHC for that! :heart:

[EdG]

Absolutely. Like yourself I went years wearing my long hair out each day and it DOES get damaged.
PLUS what's extra great about keeping hair up is that it's a very forgiving hairstyle. Oils and things(hair treatments) can be added to the ends to help them stay sleek and well moisturized and nobody needs to know. Everyday can be a good hair day.:cheer:
Gotta LOVE the LHC for that! :heart:That is certainly true. :)

I found that buns can even distribute one's natural oils to the length. My ends are soft when I take my hair down at the end of the day (in addition to not being tangled). That was never the case when I wore my hair loose.
Ed

[JadedByEntropy]

That is certainly true. :)

I found that buns can even distribute one's natural oils to the length. My ends are soft when I take my hair down at the end of the day (in addition to not being tangled). That was never the case when I wore my hair loose.
Ed

it sure does. sometimes its still wet inside from washes days ago. Its extremely protective of ends if they're not going crazy.

[Shadow Walker]

You might could braid it first? it helps the pins hold onto something too

I don't know how to properly braid my hair.

[Neoma]

I don't know how to properly braid my hair.

There's got to be a LHC'er in Racine, Wisconsin who can teach Shadow Walker how to braid!

[yahirwaO.o]

I don't know how to properly braid my hair.

Just curious man, how did u used to get your hair out of your face and archiving such long lenghts? Once upon a time my hair grew almost about classic lenght but it was all about braids and buns that I was able to make it. A ponytail itself wouldnt help me at all.......

As far as for braiding, learn with some yarns or others people hair. Thats the easy way.....

[Neoma]

Just curious man, how did u used to get your hair out of your face and archiving such long lenghts? Once upon a time my hair grew almost about classic lenght but it was all about braids and buns that I was able to make it. A ponytail itself wouldnt help me at all.......

As far as for braiding, learn with some yarns or others people hair. Thats the easy way.....

Also, youtube has excellent step-by-step tutorials for the basic, three-strand (English) braid. This one (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWUvHAlGKLY), by a LHC member, is particularly clear.

[yahirwaO.o]

This is pretty much my everyday bun..... It looked kinda messy because I was lying on the bed a bit before taking the pic, but still sturdy, nice and very comfortable

http://i58.tinypic.com/2udvurb.jpg



...Also If u look closely there is big black scrunchie, but pretty much dissapears with my hair color!!!!!!

[ntwady]

For work, I usually wear it up like this-
http://i.imgur.com/aQe3uIW.jpg

But I prefer to wear it down outside of work. If I wear it up, I typically go full on wild bun-
http://i.imgur.com/LYDeWqo.jpg?1

[yahirwaO.o]

ntwady You totally pull of side high buns and the messy version really nice. Me I just look plain cave man vibes LOL!

[Swan Maiden]

For those guys that still feel that buns are feminine, check out the Suebian Knot. It is a knotted bun style worn by some Germanic warriors. It has been discovered on some bog bodies. Buns are very masculine and attractive imho.

[gthlvrmx]

For work, I usually wear it up like this-
http://i.imgur.com/aQe3uIW.jpg

But I prefer to wear it down outside of work. If I wear it up, I typically go full on wild bun-
http://i.imgur.com/LYDeWqo.jpg?1

You have a great beard! Plus the long hair suits you! :)

[maegalcarwen]

For work, I usually wear it up like this-
http://i.imgur.com/aQe3uIW.jpg

But I prefer to wear it down outside of work. If I wear it up, I typically go full on wild bun-
http://i.imgur.com/LYDeWqo.jpg?1

:o Just perfect!

[EdG]

Here is a fun article:

Man Buns of Disneyland
http://blog.sfgate.com/sfmoms/2015/08/21/the-happiest-instagram-account-on-earth-man-buns-of-disneyland

(The photos on SFGate didn't load for me. The Instagram page worked).

I thought "We have come a long way since Disneyland stopped turning away long-haired men at the gate". :cheese:
Ed

[neko_kawaii]

I saw links for that but haven't checked it out yet. Saw a couple man-buns while I was out today!

[Neoma]

Here is a fun article:

Man Buns of Disneyland
http://blog.sfgate.com/sfmoms/2015/08/21/the-happiest-instagram-account-on-earth-man-buns-of-disneyland

(The photos on SFGate didn't load for me. The Instagram page worked).

I thought "We have come a long way since Disneyland stopped turning away long-haired men at the gate". :cheese:
Ed
Thanks for sharing that article, Ed. There are some great pics.

[EdG]

I saw links for that but haven't checked it out yet. Saw a couple man-buns while I was out today!


Thanks for sharing that article, Ed. There are some great pics.I'm still in awe of the juxtaposition of Disneyland with anything other than clean-cut. ;)
Ed

[Fericera]

Here is a fun article:

Man Buns of Disneyland
http://blog.sfgate.com/sfmoms/2015/08/21/the-happiest-instagram-account-on-earth-man-buns-of-disneyland

(The photos on SFGate didn't load for me. The Instagram page worked).

I thought "We have come a long way since Disneyland stopped turning away long-haired men at the gate". :cheese:
Ed

Did they really do that? I've heard of schoolboys being required to cut their hair, but adults at a theme park? That's terrible! At least times have apparently changed. :)

[Seeshami]

I still dislike facial hair. So many pretty faces all covered up with face cactus.

[missblueeyes]

I still dislike facial hair. So many pretty faces all covered up with face cactus.

:lol::lol: quality post.

This guy's man bun, though! :crush:
http://shuitsang.com/post/125212371225

[wilderwein]

I still dislike facial hair. So many pretty faces all covered up with face cactus.


:lol::lol: quality post.

This guy's man bun, though! :crush:
http://shuitsang.com/post/125212371225

Facial hair on guys is the same as makeup on girls.
If I met someone with facial hair and then he shaves, it takes me a while to recognize him :lol:

I usually like them both ways tho.

[EdG]

Did they really do that? I've heard of schoolboys being required to cut their hair, but adults at a theme park? That's terrible! At least times have apparently changed. :)
It's true. Disneyland did not allow long-haired men to enter the park up until the late 1960s. http://www.snopes.com/disney/parks/longhair.asp

Half a century later, we have man-buns at Disneyland. :cheese:


Facial hair on guys is the same as makeup on girls.
If I met someone with facial hair and then he shaves, it takes me a while to recognize him :lol:

I usually like them both ways tho.Apparently, enough women liked facial hair on men to cause us to grow it. ;)
Ed

[Clarkie]

[QUOTE=EdG;3069459]It's true. Disneyland did not allow long

Yup, count me in as loving facial hair on guys. There is something very sexy about that scruff.:eyebrows: My DH has had a beard (of varying lengths and shapes) ever since I met him. He looks like a stranger to me without it

[EdG]

Yup, count me in as loving facial hair on guys. There is something very sexy about that scruff.:eyebrows: My DH has had a beard (of varying lengths and shapes) ever since I met him. He looks like a stranger to me without itI joke that humans should be happy that we bred only long hair/beards into ourselves. It could have been much worse. ;)
Ed

[Xavien_Grey]

Posting an update on my bun progress as im no longer a human porcupine with more bobby pins than hair...lol The layers are containing themselves better anyways. I've worn it higher to catch the sides, but meh, i like the look of a lower bun.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/irwhjem55kp866y/Bun.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/evho3tqug3e36a0/bunside.jpg?dl=0

[Groovy Granny]

Posting an update on my bun progress as im no longer a human porcupine with more bobby pins than hair...lol The layers are containing themselves better anyways. I've worn it higher to catch the sides, but meh, i like the look of a lower bun.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/irwhjem55kp866y/Bun.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/evho3tqug3e36a0/bunside.jpg?dl=0

Great color and look :thumbsup:

[Arctic]

Posting an update on my bun progress as im no longer a human porcupine with more bobby pins than hair...lol The layers are containing themselves better anyways. I've worn it higher to catch the sides, but meh, i like the look of a lower bun.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/irwhjem55kp866y/Bun.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/evho3tqug3e36a0/bunside.jpg?dl=0


Looks great, and LOL to the porcupine/bobby pin comment :face:

[missblueeyes]

Posting an update on my bun progress as im no longer a human porcupine with more bobby pins than hair...lol The layers are containing themselves better anyways. I've worn it higher to catch the sides, but meh, i like the look of a lower bun.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/irwhjem55kp866y/Bun.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/evho3tqug3e36a0/bunside.jpg?dl=0

That looks really awesome! I'm impressed you managed to contain all these layers. :) Well done! The low bun really suits you.

[lapushka]

I still dislike facial hair. So many pretty faces all covered up with face cactus.

:lol: Hahahaha face cactus! :silly:

[DollyDagger]

dont know if hes been mentioned but... joakim noah of the chicago bulls.. plays with a bun in his hair.:)

[gthlvrmx]

dont know if hes been mentioned but... joakim noah of the chicago bulls.. plays with a bun in his hair.:)

Does he only use a hairtie to keep the bun while playing basketball? I would imagine it would come undone with only a hairtie.

[DollyDagger]

Does he only use a hairtie to keep the bun while playing basketball? I would imagine it would come undone with only a hairtie.

im not even sure.. but it hardly ever falls out or anything. A couple times ive seen him let it down and adjust it..he has gorgeous hair!

http://cdn.thedailybeast.com/content/dailybeast/articles/2013/05/15/joakim-noah-has-the-manliest-bun-ever/jcr:content/image.crop.800.500.jpg/45621704.cached.jpg
...
i dunno how he secures it...maybe hes been asked.:)
check this out... someone made a whole page on his hair ::)
http://www.menshairforum.com/talk/Thread-Joakim-Noah-hair-hairstyles-and-haircuts-Curly-hair-everywhere

[Xavien_Grey]

That looks really awesome! I'm impressed you managed to contain all these layers. :) Well done! The low bun really suits you.

Thanks a bunch!! Arctic too!! Im actually torn about layers; i love 'em but they can be a PITA sometimes... ill post a headshot so you can see what im wrangling.

https://www.dropbox.com/home?preview=August-30-2015.jpeg

[ntwady]

I wear mine up in a bun for work but it's really a shame to have my mane tied up as opposed to:

http://i.imgur.com/U7XktOe.jpg?1

[yahirwaO.o]

I wear mine up in a bun for work but it's really a shame to have my mane tied up as opposed to:



Man, you have a fantastic mane!!!!!!! :guns: Yeah I know the feeling, its fair to say that awesome hair down contained and hidden in a bun does not make enough justice!

Thats why I dont care and just wear it down because I feel great like so!!!!

And Welcome to LHC!!!!

[Upside Down]

ntwady
:thud:

Btw. I analyzed the whole manbun thing. To keep it masculine IMO it needs to be more of a top knot and a beard helps tons.
Also most guys wear elastics but a messy bun and a neutral stick ( like ketylos) should give a similar result and is much gentler on hair.
Not that I think there is anything wrong with wearing it any other way. I just analyzed the trend a bit :)

[bte]

I wear mine up in a bun for work but it's really a shame to have my mane tied up as opposed to:

http://i.imgur.com/U7XktOe.jpg?1Very impressive - wish I could match that!

[DollyDagger]

I wear mine up in a bun for work but it's really a shame to have my mane tied up as opposed to:

http://i.imgur.com/U7XktOe.jpg?1

Looks great!

[hennalonghair]

Oh mannnn! :inlove:

[yahirwaO.o]

ntwady
:thud:

Btw. I analyzed the whole manbun thing. To keep it masculine IMO it needs to be more of a top knot and a beard helps tons.
Also most guys wear elastics but a messy bun and a neutral stick ( like ketylos) should give a similar result and is much gentler on hair.
Not that I think there is anything wrong with wearing it any other way. I just analyzed the trend a bit :)

Well, I still havent got success with a hair toy that makes my bun stay. Sticks dont hold and had the worst breakege trying to make it stay, same goes for forks! It usually need to be put in a pony fist, or I just do it with an elastic and stays well without redoing, why bother looking for a fancy toy that doesnt do its job when a cheapó cotton hair tie can!!

My hair is the king of slipperiness!!! :cool:

[Upside Down]

Really? Wow! Because I had this friend and she was convinced HER hair was the king of slipperyness.
Maybe ypu should take it up with her?

Ok kidding. Srsly, when she tried a slightly tighter nautilus bun it turned out a stick holds fine.

I don't know about breakage, though. Have you had a chance to try quattros? They are thin but not pointy and very very smooth tops. Never ever snagged a hair on my head.

Still, I agree why bother if a cotton tie works for ya. It doesn't do it for me, cause it starts pulling after a few hours and sticks make more evenly distributed buns.

[Neoma]

Man buns banned (http://www.refinery29.com/2015/09/94677/man-bun-top-knot-traction-alopecia?utm_content=everywhere&utm_medium=editorial&utm_campaign=150929-whats-leaving-netflix-october-2015&utm_source=email#.cigfmi:Xe1w)! :scared:

[EdG]

Man buns banned (http://www.refinery29.com/2015/09/94677/man-bun-top-knot-traction-alopecia?utm_content=everywhere&utm_medium=editorial&utm_campaign=150929-whats-leaving-netflix-october-2015&utm_source=email#.cigfmi:Xe1w)! :scared:Oh noes! :(

I fail to see how a bun could be considered an "extreme hairstyle". One only has to go to a public place to see lots of buns. :shrug:
Ed

[Alun]

OK, I'm convinced. More than once I have seen girls stuff all their hair in a claw clip on a hot day and wished I could do the same. Looks like that day is here. Naturally, most men with buns seem to be terminally trendy types who barely have enough hair to bun it, but the real beneficiaries of this trend are those of us guys who already have long hair. Gosh, it's only taken a couple of decades to go from ponytails to buns, after taking about as long to go from long hair to ponytails. Progress! LOL!

[Neoma]

Oh noes! :(

I fail to see how a bun could be considered an "extreme hairstyle". One only has to go to a public place to see lots of buns. :shrug:
Ed

Sadly, Ed, it is true! I think that BYU wants all men to style their hair like this (https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=classic+men%27s+hair+style&ei=UTF-8&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-002)! :scared:



OK, I'm convinced. More than once I have seen girls stuff all their hair in a claw clip on a hot day and wished I could do the same. Looks like that day is here. Naturally, most men with buns seem to be terminally trendy types who barely have enough hair to bun it, but the real beneficiaries of this trend are those of us guys who already have long hair. Gosh, it's only taken a couple of decades to go from ponytails to buns, after taking about as long to go from long hair to ponytails. Progress! LOL!

Alun, I live in NYC, Land o' Terminally Trendy! Everywhere you turn, there's a guy with a messy bun and a beard. Seriously. They cloned this guy (https://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=AwrB8o5CTAtWLzEANI8unIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTIzYm p1aDVuBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1nBG9pZAM3ZTg5ODkyZjZiNjFj ZjQ2ZmNhY2Y4M2E1ZDhkZjJjZgRncG9zAzI2BGl0A2Jpbmc-?.origin=&back=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fyhs%2 Fsearch%3Fp%3Dbun%2Band%2Bbeard%26n%3D60%26ei%3DUT F-8%26fr%3Dyhs-mozilla-004%26fr2%3Dsb-top-images.search.yahoo.com%26hsimp%3Dyhs-004%26hspart%3Dmozilla%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D26&w=536&h=450&imgurl=1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-5en-PgHHfeQ%2FVgDJb6nXqJI%2FAAAAAAAABTk%2Ffhe3eOIvLFA% 2Fs1600%2FA-hipster-with-a-shaggy-beard-and-a-full-man-bun-hair-style%252B%2525281%252529.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Frightviewfromtheleftcoast.blogsp ot.com%2F2015%2F09%2Fban-man-bun.html&size=30.5KB&name=OK%2C+the+%3Cb%3Ebeard%3C%2Fb%3E+was+slightly +better+trimmed.+But+you+get+the+idea.&p=bun+and+beard&oid=7e89892f6b61cf46fcacf83a5d8df2cf&fr2=sb-top-images.search.yahoo.com&fr=yhs-mozilla-004&tt=OK%2C+the+%3Cb%3Ebeard%3C%2Fb%3E+was+slightly+b etter+trimmed.+But+you+get+the+idea.&b=0&ni=240&no=26&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=126j45p4j&sigb=15d93k26t&sigi=14mo7hgvc&sigt=127ksu5re&sign=127ksu5re&.crumb=OfMLQHj/I3R&fr=yhs-mozilla-004&fr2=sb-top-images.search.yahoo.com&hsimp=yhs-004&hspart=mozilla). He's everywhere.

All is which to say, "Join the party, dude!" You've already got the beard. Now we wanna see your man bun! :popcorn:

[hennalonghair]

Haha Neoma. Where do you find this stuff?
Man buns banned for being an 'extreme' hairstyle? :disbelief: :crazyq:

The 'man bun' clone. :rollin:

[Neoma]

Haha Neoma. Where do you find this stuff?
Man buns banned for being an 'extreme' hairstyle? :disbelief: :crazyq:

The 'man bun' clone. :rollin:
Hehe... I can't divulge my secret source! :flower:

[hennalonghair]

Hehe... I can't divulge my secret source! :flower:


Oh that was killer funny. I so needed that chuckle.
You are one very funny lady:flowers:

[trolleypup]

Oh noes! :(

I fail to see how a bun could be considered an "extreme hairstyle". One only has to go to a public place to see lots of buns. :shrug:
Ed
Mormons.90

[EdG]

Someone needs to let the LHC know that we have extreme hairstyles. :rolleyes:
/sarcasm
Ed

[missblueeyes]

They cloned this guy (https://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=AwrB8o5CTAtWLzEANI8unIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTIzYm p1aDVuBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1nBG9pZAM3ZTg5ODkyZjZiNjFj ZjQ2ZmNhY2Y4M2E1ZDhkZjJjZgRncG9zAzI2BGl0A2Jpbmc-?.origin=&back=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fyhs%2 Fsearch%3Fp%3Dbun%2Band%2Bbeard%26n%3D60%26ei%3DUT F-8%26fr%3Dyhs-mozilla-004%26fr2%3Dsb-top-images.search.yahoo.com%26hsimp%3Dyhs-004%26hspart%3Dmozilla%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D26&w=536&h=450&imgurl=1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-5en-PgHHfeQ%2FVgDJb6nXqJI%2FAAAAAAAABTk%2Ffhe3eOIvLFA% 2Fs1600%2FA-hipster-with-a-shaggy-beard-and-a-full-man-bun-hair-style%252B%2525281%252529.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Frightviewfromtheleftcoast.blogsp ot.com%2F2015%2F09%2Fban-man-bun.html&size=30.5KB&name=OK%2C+the+%3Cb%3Ebeard%3C%2Fb%3E+was+slightly +better+trimmed.+But+you+get+the+idea.&p=bun+and+beard&oid=7e89892f6b61cf46fcacf83a5d8df2cf&fr2=sb-top-images.search.yahoo.com&fr=yhs-mozilla-004&tt=OK%2C+the+%3Cb%3Ebeard%3C%2Fb%3E+was+slightly+b etter+trimmed.+But+you+get+the+idea.&b=0&ni=240&no=26&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=126j45p4j&sigb=15d93k26t&sigi=14mo7hgvc&sigt=127ksu5re&sign=127ksu5re&.crumb=OfMLQHj/I3R&fr=yhs-mozilla-004&fr2=sb-top-images.search.yahoo.com&hsimp=yhs-004&hspart=mozilla). He's everywhere.


:rollin: Oh. My. God. You're so right! I'm starting university this semester and that guy is EVERYWHERE.

[Alun]

Sadly, Ed, it is true! I think that BYU wants all men to style their hair like this (https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=classic+men%27s+hair+style&ei=UTF-8&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-002)! :scared:




Alun, I live in NYC, Land o' Terminally Trendy! Everywhere you turn, there's a guy with a messy bun and a beard. Seriously. They cloned this guy (https://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=AwrB8o5CTAtWLzEANI8unIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTIzYm p1aDVuBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1nBG9pZAM3ZTg5ODkyZjZiNjFj ZjQ2ZmNhY2Y4M2E1ZDhkZjJjZgRncG9zAzI2BGl0A2Jpbmc-?.origin=&back=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fyhs%2 Fsearch%3Fp%3Dbun%2Band%2Bbeard%26n%3D60%26ei%3DUT F-8%26fr%3Dyhs-mozilla-004%26fr2%3Dsb-top-images.search.yahoo.com%26hsimp%3Dyhs-004%26hspart%3Dmozilla%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D26&w=536&h=450&imgurl=1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-5en-PgHHfeQ%2FVgDJb6nXqJI%2FAAAAAAAABTk%2Ffhe3eOIvLFA% 2Fs1600%2FA-hipster-with-a-shaggy-beard-and-a-full-man-bun-hair-style%252B%2525281%252529.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Frightviewfromtheleftcoast.blogsp ot.com%2F2015%2F09%2Fban-man-bun.html&size=30.5KB&name=OK%2C+the+%3Cb%3Ebeard%3C%2Fb%3E+was+slightly +better+trimmed.+But+you+get+the+idea.&p=bun+and+beard&oid=7e89892f6b61cf46fcacf83a5d8df2cf&fr2=sb-top-images.search.yahoo.com&fr=yhs-mozilla-004&tt=OK%2C+the+%3Cb%3Ebeard%3C%2Fb%3E+was+slightly+b etter+trimmed.+But+you+get+the+idea.&b=0&ni=240&no=26&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=126j45p4j&sigb=15d93k26t&sigi=14mo7hgvc&sigt=127ksu5re&sign=127ksu5re&.crumb=OfMLQHj/I3R&fr=yhs-mozilla-004&fr2=sb-top-images.search.yahoo.com&hsimp=yhs-004&hspart=mozilla). He's everywhere.

All is which to say, "Join the party, dude!" You've already got the beard. Now we wanna see your man bun! :popcorn:

First I need to learn how

[EdG]

First I need to learn howThere are plenty of instructional videos on Youtube. Quixii, gossamer, and LauraLongLocks all have videos.

Just explain to your wife that you really are learning how to make a bun. :lol:
Ed

[yahirwaO.o]

Oh my..... a bun being an extreme style??? :bull: well only extreme to scalp follicles if put in a tight and super tension manner with those crappy elastic like most "trendy" guys go for.

... and thats why I keep mine on the lowish- nape side, I just dont want to look another hipster clone and my scalp way is happier this way.

forgot to add, I always thought a bun could be properly done when it was at least shoulder lenght and pretty much one lenght otherwise it could be very dumb looking and this way circa 2007 way before hipster and shaved sides became all college rage!

Alun Basic Cinnamon is the way to start, then you can gradually get those awesome EdG suggestions!

[Zindell]

Well hm... :crush:

https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/ad_173548621.jpg?w=748&h=449&crop=1

Click video. Just do it:

https://www.facebook.com/brockohurnofficial/videos/1561576110739668/

Up or down. I really don't care in this case!

[hennalonghair]

Oh my :inlove: :crush::thud:

[wilderwein]

Well hm... :crush:

https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/ad_173548621.jpg?w=748&h=449&crop=1

Click video. Just do it:

https://www.facebook.com/brockohurnofficial/videos/1561576110739668/

Up or down. I really don't care in this case!

he makes a better messy bun than me :justy:

[hennalonghair]

he makes a better messy bun than me :justy:

It wasn't the first thing that came to mind but yeahhh. :lol:

[neko_kawaii]

Highly amused to see top knots with shaved sides popping up all over campus. I'm so glad the boys get to have fashion trends too.

[wilderwein]

It wasn't the first thing that came to mind but yeahhh. :lol:

Just trying to hide my real thoughts :lol:

[hennalonghair]

Just trying to hide my real thoughts :lol:

.....:lol:......check!.......:whistle:

[EdG]

Highly amused to see top knots with shaved sides popping up all over campus. I'm so glad the boys get to have fashion trends too.I'm suspecting that was the "extreme hairstyle" that BYU banned.

BYU students will need to grow hair long enough for a proper cinnamon or nautilus bun. :cheese:
Ed

[hennalonghair]

Two guys from Canada on "The Amazing Race" seemed to create a stir amoungst us Canadians. They were two cool dudes who had long hair who almost always wore it in a bun . They were really laid back guys who didn't let anything frazzle them and they won. In interviews after the race they were told that they might be major contributors to starting a new hair trend for men and were asked how they felt about that . They both said that they had long hair and having it up to keep it out of the way just made sense to them and that they aren't doing it to make any kind of fashion statement.
Then they looked at each other and laughed .

The hairstyles really suited both of them and they represented canada well.

[EdG]

hennalonghair - kudos to those guys. :thumbsup:

I'm hoping that after the man-bun fad is over, buns will be perceived as a practical hairstyle for long-haired men and women.
Ed

[Horrorpops]

Zindell damn fine man... and manbun :crush:

Seriously though, EdG I totally agree. I hope this is the start of some more general acceptance of long hair on men and the various styling options. :)

[yahirwaO.o]

I'm hoping that after the man-bun fad is over, buns will be perceived as a practical hairstyle for long-haired men and women.
Ed

Yeah. to me is just that a practical style (greasy hair goin on), I feel so plain when im wearing one, not stylish at all :rolleyes:

[M.McDonough]

I wish I'd known about this thread earlier, damn!

[iYaap]

Well, it's dogged that does it! I finally did a presentable braid although it is far from perfect yet:

(I hope this suits the topic, I still need someone to show me buns with ties. You know the ones that hold)

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s428/Yaapy/vlecht.jpg

[hennalonghair]

Well, it's dogged that does it! I finally did a presentable braid although it is far from perfect yet:

(I hope this suits the topic, I still need someone to show me buns with ties. You know the ones that hold)

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s428/Yaapy/vlecht.jpg
That is one mighty fine braid sir :applause

[Neoma]

Well, it's dogged that does it! I finally did a presentable braid although it is far from perfect yet:

(I hope this suits the topic, I still need someone to show me buns with ties. You know the ones that hold)

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s428/Yaapy/vlecht.jpg
iYaap, your braid is perfect. And your hair... The texture, the color... :thud: :bowtome:

[JadedByEntropy]

iYaap if you want a bun to hold, i suggest the Disk Bun, even though it needs a stick. At that length buns were hard for me too, and we're about the same thickness. If youre good with sticks, my go-to bun was the figure 8 where you peel open the top loop of a cinnabun and stick it down.

[iYaap]

Completely hearty thanks to Neoma and hennalonghair makes me happy.
And JadedByEntropy I am afraid this is a lot of information for me :) First of all I need a stick! And do they really hold in hard wind?

[Arctic]

Yaap, hair scroos (also called spin pins) hold well and are easy to use.Since you can braid, you could just coil the braid and use 2-3 spin pins. :thumbsup: PS. You have great hair, I've been admiring it when ever I see it :eye:

[iYaap]

Yaap, hair scroos (also called spin pins) hold well and are easy to use.Since you can braid, you could just coil the braid and use 2-3 spin pins. :thumbsup: PS. You have great hair, I've been admiring it when ever I see it :eye:

Hmm that seems doable! I will try. And thxx!

[missrandie]

Well hm... :crush:

https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/ad_173548621.jpg?w=748&h=449&crop=1

Click video. Just do it:

https://www.facebook.com/brockohurnofficial/videos/1561576110739668/

Up or down. I really don't care in this case!

Do you remember those old cartoons where the men turn into wolves and start whistling and going wild? I just did that. Hot damn.

[Seeshami]

Do you remember those old cartoons where the men turn into wolves and start whistling and going wild? I just did that. Hot damn.

I want to video comment with all the buns I can do in the about the same amount of time and stick my tongue out at him but I think it's the 5 year old Seeshami that is like hahaha I have more buns than you do so neener neener neener. Lol

[hennalonghair]

A plain slightly tapered stick would work great also. They can look very masculine and are incredibly easy to use. Just click on utube on how to use a hair stick. It's so simple you'll be pleasantly surprised.

[Neoma]

I also think that Ketylos (http://www.ketylo.com/servlet/storefront), Grahtoestudios' antler forks (https://www.etsy.com/listing/246557805/antler-hair-fork-hair-forks-antler?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=grahtoestudio&ref=sc_gallery_2&plkey=21241fbc85c52d33a229c75532e6c0965cde38b7:246 557805) and Quattro's sticks and forks (https://www.etsy.com/listing/245197607/quattro-hair-accessories-chrome-skull?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=quattro&ref=sr_gallery_3) would look awesome in men's updos. That's not to say that you can't wear pink, plastic Hello Kitty hair hair toys (http://www.amazon.com/Hello-Kitty-Large-Pink-Grosgrain/dp/B00GYQZJPK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1444170034&sr=8-2&keywords=hello+kitty+hair+accessories) if you want to. (Hey! We won't judge!) I'm just giving you my opinion. :flower:

[EdG]

I am wearing Eaduard wood sticks (https://www.etsy.com/shop/EaduardHairsticks) in my pic.

I think they are perfect for a man. One can always argue that man has been wearing sticks in his hair since ancient times (or at least since he saw woman wearing sticks in her hair). ;)
Ed

[trolleypup]

Yes, a stick bun can hold in a high wind, and through most normal activities.

Smoothed and shortened chopsticks work. My usual stick is a child length stainless steel stick.

[JadedByEntropy]

Completely hearty thanks to Neoma and hennalonghair makes me happy.
And JadedByEntropy I am afraid this is a lot of information for me :) First of all I need a stick! And do they really hold in hard wind?

Yes Sir! Wind had not bothered my buns, nor playing sports. You can practice with a regular wood pencil until you get a hairstick, but watch the pointy end isn't too pointy! If you knitt, those needles make great hairsticks. :) utube has lots of tutorials- JJJLonghair makes good tutorials you don't have to pause to follow along with. :) She goes slow enough to understand whats happening. :) Best of luck with the new skills!

[neko_kawaii]

Anyone else see Bloom County this morning? https://www.facebook.com/berkeleybreathed/photos/a.114529165244512.10815.108793262484769/1060304900666929/?type=3&theater

[hennalonghair]

Oh I so wanna read this but it's too small on my phone.
I'll try my magnifying glass

Anyone else see Bloom County this morning? https://www.facebook.com/berkeleybreathed/photos/a.114529165244512.10815.108793262484769/1060304900666929/?type=3&theater

[hennalonghair]

Haha! That's pretty funny Neko:thumbsup:

[EdG]

Anyone else see Bloom County this morning? https://www.facebook.com/berkeleybreathed/photos/a.114529165244512.10815.108793262484769/1060304900666929/?type=3&theaterThat is hilarious. The man-bun has made the comics. :cheese:

ETA: One musical guest on the first episode of The Muppets has a tiny man-bun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z96synUF-o near time 22:25.

Seriously, a man-bun on The Muppets. :thud:
Ed

[reilly0167]

Umm nevermind lol =)

[hennalonghair]

Ummm.... Thank you?:blushing:

[poli]

I think this is pretty funny
https://youtu.be/0mNCJVO_ghM

[Alien Girl]

Unconventionally, my boyfriend has ALWAYS had longer hair than me. I keep chopping my hair even though I want to grow it out T_T He let me do a big chop on him when we first started dating (elbow to collarbone) to get rid of damage. It's about to hit his BSL length (if he wore a bra LOL)
I love when he does man-bun but he rarely does. :knuckle:

[Neoma]

I think this is pretty funny
https://youtu.be/0mNCJVO_ghM

OMG, poli, I'm still smiling. :D

[david]

Have you guys heard that "man braids" are the new thing too. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/09/24/man-braids_n_8191172.html

[Neoma]

Have you guys heard that "man braids" are the new thing too. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/09/24/man-braids_n_8191172.html

Be still my heart... :thud:

My fav is the guy with the crown braid, beard and cigarette hanging out of his mouth. It's jarring, but it makes me smile.

It seems to me that man buns tend to be messy. Braids, on the other hand, tend to require more precision. I'm looking forward to seeing this trend in action.

Actually, I wish I could grab some guys off the street and change their messy buns to braids. Can they arrest me for that? :silly:

[reilly0167]

Ummm.... Thank you?:blushing:
Lol...gotta luv guys with long hair<3...the video is too cute

[ShawnS]

Have you guys heard that "man braids" are the new thing too. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/09/24/man-braids_n_8191172.html

Awesome! I'm a bit of a nerd and have always been into fantasy stuff like LOTR, GoT, etc. I like letting people braid my hair, but definitely need to learn to do it myself, plus if its a trend maybe I won't be self conscious about it.

[Wavelength]

My fav is the guy with the crown braid, beard and cigarette hanging out of his mouth. It's jarring, but it makes me smile.

That's my absolute favourite of the bunch. The expression on his face is priceless. "Yeah, I'm wearing a crown braid -- and I don't give a damn what you think!" :grin:

[brickworld13]

Have you guys heard that "man braids" are the new thing too. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/09/24/man-braids_n_8191172.html

:thud: come back for me later. That was too much.

[Neoma]

That's my absolute favourite of the bunch. The expression on his face is priceless. "Yeah, I'm wearing a crown braid -- and I don't give a damn what you think!" :grin:Wavelength! :smooch: It's lovely to see you; it's been a while.


We have a casual acquaintance -- a guy with long hair. He often buns it. I don't know him well enough to say, "Hey, man, would you mind if I braid your hair?" But I wish that I did.

[Wavelength]

Wavelength! :smooch: It's lovely to see you; it's been a while.

Aww, thanks! But I've definitely been around. We just haven't crossed paths lately, I guess. Lovely to see you too! :flowers:

[yahirwaO.o]

Be still my heart... :thud:

My fav is the guy with the crown braid, beard and cigarette hanging out of his mouth. It's jarring, but it makes me smile.

It seems to me that man buns tend to be messy. Braids, on the other hand, tend to require more precision. I'm looking forward to seeing this trend in action.

Actually, I wish I could grab some guys off the street and change their messy buns to braids. Can they arrest me for that? :silly:

Oh yeah, those half shaved buns are always so messy and tight they beg some good TLC, and braiding does come like a good relief and more stylish thing!

Braids on guys always have my thumbs up versus those awful ratty messy buns!!!

.... and I need to get some pins on because I love wearing crown braids like that guy, but I dont have sturdy pins and im still bad at parandi braiding without looking like a male Frida Kahlo! LOL

[Neoma]

.... and I need to get some pins on because I love wearing crown braids like that guy, but I dont have sturdy pins and im still bad at parandi braiding without looking like a male Frida Kahlo! LOL
OMG, this made me LOL. :spitting:

[Fericera]

I think a male Frida Kahlo sounds neat. Torrinpaige's newest tutorial was a Frida Kahlo hairstyle, so maybe you should try it just for fun, Yahirwa. :p

[goneJackal]

Still can't make a bun with elastics, but now I know how to wear my hair up with a stick at home! Somewhat ready for summer! http://www.felipesv.com/forum/k_lingua.gif
I've been practising braids, but am still terrible at it. http://www.felipesv.com/forum/k_chorandoNovo.gif

[Neoma]

Still can't make a bun with elastics, but now I know how to wear my hair up with a stick at home! Somewhat ready for summer! http://www.felipesv.com/forum/k_lingua.gif
I've been practising braids, but am still terrible at it. http://www.felipesv.com/forum/k_chorandoNovo.gif

goneJackal, your hair is gorgeous! :thud: I am so envious of the color, shine and thickness. Look at your perfect hemline!

Congrats on being able to make a stick bun.

Is your hair really slippery? (I suspect that it is, since it looks so shiny.) If so, adding a little aloe gel before braiding may give it a little grip and make braiding easier. :twocents:

[MotherofJames]

Super hot find! I enjoyed the photos alot!! After I was done, I then clicked on yet another hot man photo link LOL. o happy dayyyy

<3

[missrandie]

Still can't make a bun with elastics, but now I know how to wear my hair up with a stick at home! Somewhat ready for summer! http://www.felipesv.com/forum/k_lingua.gif
I've been practising braids, but am still terrible at it. http://www.felipesv.com/forum/k_chorandoNovo.gif

With as thick as your hair is, and as blunt as your hemline is, I think you are doing great. I second spritzing something on your hair to make it grip a bit.. Even water will help.

[EdG]

Oh yeah, those half shaved buns are always so messy and tight they beg some good TLC, and braiding does come like a good relief and more stylish thing!Agree. :agree:

I haven't yet seen a half-shaved bun in real life, but my first reaction to the ones on the web was:

That's not a bun. That is a caricature of a bun. The Silver Swirl feels insulted! :lol:
Ed

[goneJackal]

goneJackal, your hair is gorgeous! :thud: I am so envious of the color, shine and thickness. Look at your perfect hemline!

Congrats on being able to make a stick bun.

Is your hair really slippery? (I suspect that it is, since it looks so shiny.) If so, adding a little aloe gel before braiding may give it a little grip and make braiding easier. :twocents:


With as thick as your hair is, and as blunt as your hemline is, I think you are doing great. I second spritzing something on your hair to make it grip a bit.. Even water will help.

Thank you so much, Neoma and missrandie! http://www.felipesv.com/forum/k_feliz.gif

I don't think it's too slippery, though.
I blame my astonishing lack of hair handling skills!

http://www.felipesv.com/forum/k_gargalhada.gif

But it'll get better within time!

[truepeacenik]

Be still my heart... :thud:

My fav is the guy with the crown braid, beard and cigarette hanging out of his mouth. It's jarring, but it makes me smile.

It seems to me that man buns tend to be messy. Braids, on the other hand, tend to require more precision. I'm looking forward to seeing this trend in action.

Actually, I wish I could grab some guys off the street and change their messy buns to braids. Can they arrest me for that? :silly:

Only if it is NOt at for reality television. So, make some bank while you decorate their scalps.

[Neoma]

Only if it is NOt at for reality television. So, make some bank while you decorate their scalps.

Maybe I should set up a braiding booth. I bet I'd make big bucks! :D

[ShawnS]

I blame my astonishing lack of hair handling skills!

But it'll get better within time!
Yeah, it's surprisingly difficult. Girls always make it look so easy but I remember it being tough just to get a good pony at first and then same for buns when I started doing that. Now it'll probably be the same trying braids.


Agree. :agree:

I haven't yet seen a half-shaved bun in real life, but my first reaction to the ones on the web was:

That's not a bun. That is a caricature of a bun. The Silver Swirl feels insulted! :lol:
Ed

Haha, I agree. Had an acquaintance at school who sports the style make a comment about my hair the other week. Something along the lines of how my bun being big and neat looked feminine or whatever. No, just means its actually a bun.

[EdG]

ShawnS - welcome to the board!

The new Bloom County comic strip is still poking fun at man-buns (http://www.gocomics.com/bloom-county/2015/10/23). We seem to have reached peak man-bun. :lol:

The fads will eventually fade away. We will still be sporting the timeless, proper bun. :)
Ed

[Neoma]

ShawnS - welcome to the board!

The new Bloom County comic strip is still poking fun at man-buns (http://www.gocomics.com/bloom-county/2015/10/23). We seem to have reached peak man-bun. :lol:

The fads will eventually fade away. We will still be sporting the timeless, proper bun. :)
Ed

I'm sure that you're right, Ed. I remember when seeing a guy with a ponytail was shocking. :shrug:

[EdG]

Neoma - We have come a long way. :)
Ed

[ShawnS]

ShawnS - welcome to the board!

The new Bloom County comic strip is still poking fun at man-buns (http://www.gocomics.com/bloom-county/2015/10/23). We seem to have reached peak man-bun. :lol:

The fads will eventually fade away. We will still be sporting the timeless, proper bun. :)
Ed

Thanks for the welcome, and I agree. Doesn't bother me really.

[trolleypup]

We have a casual acquaintance -- a guy with long hair. He often buns it. I don't know him well enough to say, "Hey, man, would you mind if I braid your hair?" But I wish that I did.
It happens. Or at least, it has happened to me. Usually when my hair is all gross and tangled...and I have to decline, or "Okay, but I have to detangle first...". From time to time it comes up on the men's board and rarely is it objectionable. I'd say, Go for it!

[Neoma]

It happens. Or at least, it has happened to me. Usually when my hair is all gross and tangled...and I have to decline, or "Okay, but I have to detangle first...". From time to time it comes up on the men's board and rarely is it objectionable. I'd say, Go for it!

That is so cool, trolleypup! Thank you for sharing.

*Neoma goes on the hunt for guys with long hair to braid...*

[EdG]

*Neoma goes on the hunt for guys with long hair to braid...*I have had that happen. A lady stranger looks at me with that gleam in her eye. In a low, sultry voice, she says "I want to braid your hair!"

Yikes. :run:

If course, at the time, I foolishly ran away rather than accepting her offer. :lol:
Ed

[MeAndTheMaz]

And now for something completely off topic. . .


ShawnS - welcome to the board!

The new Bloom County comic strip is still poking fun at man-buns (http://www.gocomics.com/bloom-county/2015/10/23). We seem to have reached peak man-bun. :lol:

The fads will eventually fade away. We will still be sporting the timeless, proper bun. :)
Ed

Yay new Bloom County!


That is so cool, trolleypup! Thank you for sharing.

*Neoma goes on the hunt for guys with long hair to braid...*

I live in Maryland. You need directions?

*Off to catch up on Bloom County*

[brickworld13]

Neoma, do you need a companion? I haven't braided anyone's hair but my own in years and years. I'm totally ok with braiding for others or having my hair braided.

[Hairkay]

Have you guys heard that "man braids" are the new thing too. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/09/24/man-braids_n_8191172.html

LOL given that men in braids is not new to the USA I wouldn't call it a new thing. You've got the indigenous people and African Americans regularly using braids.

[Neoma]

I have had that happen. A lady stranger looks at me with that gleam in her eye. In a low, sultry voice, she says "I want to braid your hair!"

Yikes. :run:

If course, at the time, I foolishly ran away rather than accepting her offer. :lol:
Ed
Ed, that's so funny. :spitting:

Note to guys: When someone offers to braid your hair, say "Yes." :flower:

Neoma, do you need a companion? I haven't braided anyone's hair but my own in years and years. I'm totally ok with braiding for others or having my hair braided.brickworld13, come on over! We'll braid each others' hair, then we'll go roaming the streets of NY looking for guys with long hair so we can braid theirs. :flowers:


LOL given that men in braids is not new to the USA I wouldn't call it a new thing. You've got the indigenous people and African Americans regularly using braids.
Hairkay, that's a very good point. :flower:

[brickworld13]

Ed, that's so funny. :spitting:

Note to guys: When someone offers to braid your hair, say "Yes." :flower:
brickworld13, come on over! We'll braid each others' hair, then we'll go roaming the streets of NY looking for guys with long hair so we can braid theirs. :flowers:


Hairkay, that's a very good point. :flower:

Ooooo that sounds like a great party.

Hairkay, you do have a great point. Braids aren't new. They are just finally fashionable and mainstream. Like all things fashion, they will be unpopular again in less than 2 years. :(

[Llama]

My boyfriend sent me a text/link today called "World leaders and man buns". It's so silly, thought you guys might get a kick out of it :)

http://imgur.com/gallery/ijkNa

[Neoma]

My boyfriend sent me a text/link today called "World leaders and man buns". It's so silly, thought you guys might get a kick out of it :)

http://imgur.com/gallery/ijkNa

Thank you, Llama. That made my day. :flower:

[JadedByEntropy]

My boyfriend sent me a text/link today called "World leaders and man buns". It's so silly, thought you guys might get a kick out of it :)

http://imgur.com/gallery/ijkNa

Just spent the last 3 hours on Imgur...

[yahirwaO.o]

OMG, this made me LOL. :spitting:

Mirror's reaction is kinda like yours LOL


I think a male Frida Kahlo sounds neat. Torrinpaige's newest tutorial was a Frida Kahlo hairstyle, so maybe you should try it just for fun, Yahirwa. :p

Maybe for Halloween would be a neat idea. I already live in ponchos and mexican folk clothes so why not?


Agree. :agree:

I haven't yet seen a half-shaved bun in real life, but my first reaction to the ones on the web was:

That's not a bun. That is a caricature of a bun. The Silver Swirl feels insulted! :lol:
Ed

Yep. its an insult, A nice work of art like some of your buns and other guys here are truly awesome!

........ And one little pic of my own dutch braiding! http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=12275&attachmentid=18698.
Wish my bunning skill swere close to my braiding ones