Trend Stalk: The Half-Up Bun (40 Photos)

Trends come and go . . . and some come right back again. That’s exactly what’s happened with this ’90s-esque ‘do, the half-up half-down bun. Some call it the “hun.” Others don’t know what to call it. They just know they’re seeing it everywhere. The hairstyle has taken the streets and the Pinterest feeds of America by storm. But don’t think it’s stuck in the ’90s doldrums. Even though it’s a throwback, the look is getting a fresh, 21st-century update with funky color, natural textures, and bling-infused accessories. So just a heads-up that you might want to get used to this one—everyone who tries out the half-up bun becomes a cheerleader for its easy, cool vibe.

1. Half-Up Bun for Long Wavy Ombre Hair

2. Loose Half-Up Bun for Dark Medium-Length Wavy Hair

3. Messy Half-Up Bun with Dark Roots

4. Angled Bob with Half-Up Bun a la Kate Mara

5. Half-Up Bun for Short Blunt Hair

6. The Princess Bun: Dramatic Low Half-Up Style for Curly Hair

7. Half-Up Bun for Gorgeous Thick Two-Toned Hair

8. Boho Half-Up Bun for Long Hair

9. Glam and Goth Half-Up Top Knot

10. Chill Half-Up Bun for Medium-Length Hair

11. Poufy Tousled Half-Up Bun

12. Beachy Brown Waves with Half-Up Bun

13. Curly Blonde Half-Up Bun with Face-Framing Strands

14. Short and Sweet Cut with Half-Up Bun

15. Medium-Length Messy Waves with High Piled Bun

16. Long Dark Locks with Half-Up Bun (and Bonus Underside Braid!)

17. Cute Straight Blonde Bob with Peppy Half-Up Top Knot

18. Half-Up Blonde Bun with Wisps of Gray

19. Rich Volumized Locks on Bottom, Bun on Top

20. Long Thick Platinum Blonde Hair with Sweet Half-Up Twist

21. Ariana Grande’s Half-Up Style: Long Brown Hair with Perky Bun

22. Short Blonde-ish Brown Waves with Messy Half-Up Bun

23. Cuteness Trifecta: Thick Brown Locks (with a Touch of Ombre), Natural Curls, and a Perfectly Centered Top Knot

24. Half-Up Twist with Gold Hair Pin for Long Bleach Blondes

25. Twice Is Nice: Two Spunky Buns with Natural Curly Black Hair

26. Low Messy Half-Up Bun with Brown Hair and Long Bangs

27. Moody No More: Naturally Wavy Dark Hair with Darling Half-Up Bun

28. Straight Shooter: Long Blonde Hair with Volumized Top Knot

29. High-Contrast Ombre Color with Gentle Waves and a Killer High Half-Up Bun

30. Epic Half-Up Top Knot with Super Curly Black Hair

31. Candice Swanepoel Strikes Gold: Half-Up Top Knot with Long Blonde Tresses

32. Short Story: A Tiny Half-Up Brown Bun Meets a Chin-Length Cut

33. Pretty in Pastel Pink: A Half-Up Bun with To-Die-For Color

34. 70s Chic Half-Up Bun with Medium-Long Dark Brown Waves

35. Laid-Back Half-Up Bun with Long Brown Curly Hair

36. Adorable Natural Curls with a Half-Up Bun Accent

37. Half-Up Bun with Cascading Long Brown Hair

38. Gray Goddess: Half-Up Top Knot and Long Gray Ombre Waves

39. Punk Chic: Short Brown Cut with Feisty Half-Up Bun

40. Medium-Long Blonde Waves with a Cool Half-Up Bun