Bun hairstyles can be stylishly used for long as well as short hair. A bun popularly called as bobtail is a different and stylish type of hairstyle. The hair is pulled back and either twisted or plaited and it is normally wrapped into a circular coil perfectly on the back of the head. Then it is secured firmly with the use of hair pins or a sparkle hair net. This type of bun hairstyle is normally used by all female and few male ballet dancers. The double bun also popularly known as odango is the popular hair fashion in Japan. In china, however, this hairstyle is known popularly as ox horns and it became a popular hairstyle until the beginning of 20th century. The ox horns are used by girls in China and single bun in back for boys.
Today, there are many different styles of bun hairstyles from side to low, messy, formal, cute and curly. Messy buns look stunning. It is a type of loose bun hairstyle where the hair is twisted and wrapped into messy bun but loops at the ends through the elastic one. The prom hairstyle of 2010 is the perfect sleek bun. This elegant hairstyle for long hair is the best to keep one cool in the hot summer. In the present era, the buns are made more elegant by wrapping around it a pretty scarf which will give a perfect casual look or the wisps of hair are stylishly left in front of ears and few at neckline to give a better appearance.
Normally, it is not necessary to pull hair back into the ponytail to form a bun. Double bun is also pretty and unique. Today, there are one, two or even three bun styles getting popularized where hair is separated into groups and the buns are nicely made starting from the first one to the last one. A single bun can also be made more elegant by wrapping beaded strands or insert a decorative hair stick. In addition a giant clip can also be put on centre of bun to give it an ethnic look.