Between the humidity and rain, my laziness or having little time to fix myself up before running out the door, the "messy chic" low bun has become my savior both this summer and this fashion week. Whether you're starting with wet or dry hair this look is quite easy to achieve... simply follow the steps below!

Step 1 (if hair is dry): spray TRESemme dry shampoo onto roots for a mini refresher. This not only soaks up the oil but also makes my hair smell delicious.
Step 1 (if hair is wet): apply TRESemme flawless curls mousse to towel dried hair. I typically let my hair air dry but you can also blow dry with a diffuser to achieve natural waves.

Step 2: Wrap individual pieces around a clamp-less* curling iron to achieve a loose curl. If short on time, just curl the pieces around your face (the rest of your hair is pulled back anyway).

Step 3: Scrunch and spray hair with TRESemme hair spray to add extra volume and hold.

Step 4: Pull hair into a low pony tail, leaving a few curls down to frame your face.

Step 5: Pull pony tail into a low messy bun and secure with bobby pins if needed.
Head to tresstylestudio.com to get more inspiration on how to style your hair 24/7!
*I bought a regular curling iron and broke the clamp off.
Photography by Lydia Hudgens.















35 comments:
THANKS ALICIA..I LOVE YOUR HAIR IN THIS STYLE!
SHEREE XXX
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I love their dry shampoo - it is my favorite and it works better than the others I've tried! Super cute look :)
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The low messy pony/bun is definitely one of my go-tos as well- I haven't ever used their products though- might look into it! Hope you have a great week Alicia!! xx Sal
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Nice!!!! :) love your hair that way...makes me wish I had long hair! ;) xo, Alma
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Gorgeous hairstyle!! I like these effortless looking styles the most!!
xo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
What curlers do you use?
@Anonymous - I use a cheap curling iron that I bought at Target (can't remember the brand) but I broke the clamp off.
I absolutely adore this look on you - so chic. My hair is much longer, but I want to try this anyway.
Or, you could buy a regular curling iron and just not use the clamp/wrap hair around both the clamp and the shaft, lol
looks good!
Lovely hairdo! Looks perfect on you! xo, Christina
www.styleclouds.de
where is your top from? thank you!
love your zara top. i use that dry shampoo every day- it's my fav!
What a brilliant style for those days when you're running late (which is pretty much everyday for me). Love the look and your leather-sleeved tee!
@Angie - thank you it is from Zara. ;)
Love this hairstyle, Alicia -- especially on your pretty red mane! ;) Thanks for the tutorial! You look gorg!
xo
Jen
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This is totally what I have been doing with my hair lately! It is so easy & the hubby likes it pulled back so it's a win win! Hope you are enjoying the last day of NYFW!
<3 Kastles
This is totally what I have been doing with my hair lately! It is so easy & the hubby likes it pulled back so it's a win win! Hope you are enjoying the last day of NYFW!
<3 Kastles
Great post! I love the idea, of taking a curling iron already owned and just breaking of the clamp!
i've been rocking the messy high bun for years but this making me think it might be time to bring it down low from time to time!
abigail
www.farandwildjewelry.blogspot.com
I love your idea of taking the clamp off the curling iron. I never use the clamp either so I'm going to try that.
Gigi xoxx
love the look, & your hair!
i have that zara top too, think i'm wearing it to LFW on sat!!
Katie x
You really do pull of the "messy" hair bun so effortlessly! Love dry shampoo - it's having such a moment for me.
Not fair, I think you just have naturally beautiful hair! Mine would never do that.
Fabulous as always! Thanks for sharing your styling tips, your hair always looks amazzzzing! Xoxo Erin
You look gorgeous! I love your messy updo! :)
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your hair did look fab all fashion week! I need to do something to help me with flyaways!
ah and i don't know when I'm coming back...maybe sometime in the next few months if not early next year...
the questions is when are YOU coming back??
heather
Thanks for this tutorial, Alicia! Your hair always looks so fab (even through summer humidity) so I definitely can't wait to try this on my own hair. Love that you dared to break a curling iron! :)
Emily
via Emily
What nail polish are you wearing in this? I love it!
so, so pretty on you! great tips on you. Need to try this... though must perfect the curling iron first (today resulted in a burn, ouch!).
I was literally just thinking about emailing you to ask for a hair tutorial :) great timing! I love your curls, and it has inspired me to (try) embracing mine. Thanks!
I've never used these products, but looks like I may have to give them a try
Gorgeous! I can't wait for my hair to be a little longer so I can play with it more.
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You pull off this messy bun look better than anyone else! Very jealous of how effortless it looks on you.
xo,
Hannah
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Great step by step tutorial. You have given me courage to step outside of my comfort zone and actually try this :)
Thanks
-DC
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