How to Do a Rope Twist Bun

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Let’s talk a little more about bun hairstyles before diving into our new tutorial. Some like it high, some like it low, disheveled, curly, sleek… the list goes on and on. We’re saying this all to say: If you can’t seem to come up with a new way to wear a bun, dig a little deeper. We’re sure you can come up with a new way to wear the popular updo style. Out of ideas? We’re here to help!

For this tutorial, we’re broadening your horizons with this simple rope twist bun. Since we’ve been on the twisted hairstyles train as of late, why not? Read on to learn how you can create yet another bun hairstyle, but this one is with a twist! Obviously.

Tutorial: Easy Rope Twist Bun Hairstyle

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Prep your hair for styling.

Clean or second-day hair, it really doesn’t matter with this rope bun hairstyle. What does matter is that your hair is manageable and easy to comb through. If you need some help in this department use a leave-in spray to detangle and moistures. Our current go-to: Nexxus Humectress Luxe Lightweight Conditioning Mist. This leave-in conditioner can be used after washing your hair or during the week to add moisture when needed.

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Work product through and detangle.

After adding your leave-in to your hair, gently detangle with your fingers. If needed, after detangling your hair, you can add a hair oil like Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Styling Oil to lock in moisture and add shine to your hair.

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Coil hair ends.

To create the rope effect, split your hair into two sections and coil each section until your hair is completely twisted.

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Twist hair.

Twist hair all the way down to the ends.

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Secure hair ends.

Fasten the ends of your hair with a hair elastic.

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Create your rope twist bun.

Wrap your hair ends into a neat bun and insert hair pins to lock it in place.

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Final look.

All done! A brand new way to wear your favorite bun hairstyle. If you want to make this look last all day, spray with a firm hold hairspray like TRESemmé TRES Two Freeze Hold Hairspray.

For more simple bun hairstyles head over to our Updos page! Can’t decide which one you want to try? Let us help you out! Try your hand at this half-neat, half-messy updo bun style.