.jpg)
Ginger Space Buns on Natural Hair
Space buns are a fun, youthful, and playful updo that involves creating two symmetrical buns on the top or back of your head. It's an easy way to create a statement protective style.
Learn how to create cute and trendy space buns on natural hair. A fun, easy, and playful protective updo that's perfect for any occasion.
Table of Contents
What's inside this guide
Did you know?
The "space buns" hairstyle gained its name from the iconic double-bun hairstyle worn by Princess Leia in Star Wars (1977), but saw a huge revival as a 90s and Y2K trend.
KEY BENEFITS OF HAIRSTYLE
Benefits
A fun, playful, and trendy look
Keeps all hair completely off the neck
A full protective style for your ends
Can be done on various hair lengths
A youthful and energetic hairstyle
GALLERY
How to ask your stylist for this hairstyle
Tips
This is a great DIY at-home style! You wouldn't typically go to a salon for this, but you could ask for two high afro puffs as a base.
People also ask
Question & Answer
Are space buns damaging to hair?
Space buns are not damaging if they are not pulled too tightly. Like any updo, repeated tension can stress the hairline, so it's a good idea to wear them loosely for a "messy" look and not to wear them every single day.
