Guy with a man bun.
Hairstyle

The messy man bun

A LOOSE & SOPHISTICATED LOOK.

The man bun, the top knot, the undercut bun: whatever you want to call it, a manly mess of hair wrapped up in a band has never been more in demand. 

Perfect for long-haired types, the man bun gives you plenty of room to experiment. Wear it with a sharp 'short back and sides' for an edgy contrast. Or go for a looser, more sophisticated look. Either way, a finger of Axe Natural Look: Softening Cream will help tame your mane into submission. 

Team your bun with stubble, a fully grown beard or a clean shave and some shades. Whatever you do, it’s bound to look cool.

Perfect for:

  • A guy tying-up a man bun.
  • A guy putting a hair tie in his man bun.
  • A guy using Axe Natural Look: Softening Cream
  • A guy with a man bun, in profile.
How it began

The history

Before the man bun there was the chonmage, a traditional haircut from Edo-era Japan. Designed to hold samurai helmets steady during battle, it eventually became a symbol of status in Japanese society.

A guy with long hair, pulled into a man bun.

LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS

HOW TO

  • Wash

    01

    Begin with freshly washed and roughly towel-dried hair.

  • Coat

    02

    Evenly coat your hands with a finger of Axe Natural Look: Softening Cream.

  • Run

    03

    Run your hands back and up through your hair, gathering it in to a loose bun.

  • Twist

    04

    Leave your hair in a short ponytail or twist it with a band for a messy knot effect.

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