I Wear My Hair in a Low Bun Every Day—These Are 28 Styles I've Saved

My hairdryer has been rendered practically obsolete these last few months and instead, I've been embracing the joy of slow living, which includes air-drying my tresses. And after months of perfecting the art, my preferred way to style my wet hair is in a low bun. 

I'm usually a hair down kind of girl but, with ample time to experiment with my look, I soon started searching for inspiration. And I found it, by way of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who wears her hair in a low bun on the regular

Worn at the nape of my neck, my low bun afforded me some of the polish that gradually started to fade in my day to day looks. Accompanied by gold hoops and a slick of mascara, the low bun hairstyle instantly makes me feel pulled together—even when I'm working in my pyjamas. And it seems its appeal has started to take over the influencer world, too. 

Everywhere I look, the Instagram set is also sporting low bun hairstyles, which, if you're not already a convert, will likely make you want to try the look for yourself, too. Scroll below to see 28 chic examples of the low bun.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

(Image credit: @rosiehw)

Style Notes: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley always has the chicest low buns.

@theindiaedit with low bun

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Style Notes: India shows how to wear a low bun for an off-duty vibe.

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(Image credit: @claire_most)

Style Notes: Claire knows the low bun hairstyle is ideal for the warm-weather months. 

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(Image credit: @amy_lawrenson)

Style Notes: Beauty editor Amy Lawrenson knows that the low bun forms the perfect base for standout makeup looks. 

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Style Notes: Franny's low bun looks the elegant part with her billowing midi dress. 

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(Image credit: @annelauremais)

Style Notes: Pair your low bun hairstyle with an off-the-shoulder top to create a gorgeous silhouette.

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Style Notes: Leave the very front sections of your hair loose and lightly tousled for a gorgeous spin. 

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(Image credit: @erica_davies)

Style Notes: Low bun + tassel earrings = the dream combination. 

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(Image credit: @gabifresh)

Style Notes: Tailoring looks even more sophisticated when its worn with a slicked-back low bun, as Gabs proves. 

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Style Notes: You needn't wear your low bun tight for it to look the part—we love Hannah's loose take on the style. 

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Style Notes: Not just for casual days off, Aimee shows just how sleek the low bun can be by pairing it with a pretty dress. 

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(Image credit: @natashandlovu)

Style Notes: Natasha looks the impeccable part in her vintage blazer, statement sunglasses and low-bun hairstyle. 

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(Image credit: @camillecharriere)

Style Notes: A relaxed bun has the power to give your fanciest clothes an effortless, cool-girl spin. 

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(Image credit: @nnennaechem)

Style Notes: Hair bobbles aren't your only option—fix your low bun in place with a pastel hair claw like Nnenna.

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(Image credit: @aemiliafay)

Style Notes: While the low bun can often look prim, the addition of a chain necklaces and sharp sunglasses will bestow it with edge. 

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(Image credit: @astyleedit)

Style Notes: To ensure your bun remains a focal point, forgo large jewellery or accessories. 

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(Image credit: @lottaliinalove)

Style Notes: Up the ante of your low bun by weaving a silk scarf through it, just like Lotta. 

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(Image credit: @aude_julie)

Style Notes: Simply sweeping the front sections of your hair over your ears completely changes the look of your low bun. 

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Style Notes: As evidenced by Bettina, low bun hairstyles work perfectly with garments boasting beautiful back details. 

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Style Notes: Charlotte gives her low bun an off-duty spin with a velvet scrunchie, huggie earrings, and an evergreen sweater. 

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(Image credit: @chrissyford)

Style Notes: What I wouldn't give to look like Chrissy in my low bun and pyjamas. 

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(Image credit: @deborabrosa)

Style Notes: Up the relaxed feel of your low bun hairstyle by donning an oversize chambray shirt.

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(Image credit: @emmanuellek_)

Style Notes: The low bun is ideal for transitioning from day to night—much like Emmanuelle's summery ensemble. 

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(Image credit: @alexisforeman)

Style Notes: The low-bun hairstyle also loans itself well to those of you who love minimal aesthetics. 

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(Image credit: @hannastefansson)

Style Notes: The beauty of the low bun is that it can be worn in tandem with your favourite sun hats. 

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(Image credit: @monikh)

Style Notes: Monikh is all about easy elegance, so it's little wonder she too is a fan of the low bun. 

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(Image credit: @thatsaleaf)

Style Notes: Follow Elif's lead by looping a section of your hair around your hair tie. 

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(Image credit: @claire_most)

Style Notes: Claire's low bun looks amazing with gold jewellery and pink lipstick. 

Next, 12 beauty insiders just gave me a tour of their bathroom cupboards.

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.