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The Low Bun & Braided Bun for Natural Hair

Simple, chic, and always appropriate. The low bun is the most effortlessly elegant updo in the game.

A Black woman wearing her natural hair in a sleek, elegant, low braided bun.
Our lookbook features elegant and chic low bun and braided bun styles for natural hair. Find inspiration for weddings, work, and everyday polished looks.
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Did you know?

The bun, or "chignon" (from the French chignon du cou, meaning "nape of the neck"), has been a staple of elegant hairstyling for centuries across various cultures. It signifies poise, grace, and sophistication.

KEY BENEFITS OF HAIRSTYLE

Benefits
  1. Timelessly Elegant & Sophisticated: A go-to for a polished look.


  2. Keeps Hair Neatly Tucked Away: A practical and protective choice.


  3. Extremely Versatile: Can be sleek, messy, braided, or accessorized.


  4. Professional & Work-Appropriate: The perfect interview or boardroom hairstyle.


  5. Highlights the Neck & Shoulders: Creates a long, graceful line.

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How to ask your stylist for this hairstyle 

Tips

Ask a stylist for a "sleek low bun" or a "braided chignon." Specify if you'll need extensions for fullness or length. For a braided bun, clarify if you want the hair braided into the bun, or a single large braid wrapped into a bun.

People also ask 

Question & Answer

How do you make a bun look fuller with natural hair?

The easiest way is to add extension hair. You can buy a pre-made braided ponytail or a bundle of braiding hair. First, create a small, tight bun with your own hair. Then, wrap the extension piece around your bun and pin it securely for instant, voluminous results.

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