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Double-Bun Hairstyle Tutorial: Create Two Buns in 5 Minutes

Because two buns are always better than one, today’s DIY hair tutorial is a double bun.

Blonde woman with two buns in her hair with a part down the middle

This playful, secure hairstyle is perfect for a casual day out or for active plans—running errands, working out, or even playing double Dutch. It’s quick to create and holds up well throughout the day.

Channel your inner Miley with this simple five-minute double bun tutorial.

Steps for recreating a DIY double bun updo. Shows how to make a two buns look easily.

Supplies Needed for Double Bun Updo

  • Comb (for teasing)
  • Two elastic hair ties
  • Bobby pins

Double Bun Updo (How To)

1. Part your hair and make pigtails.

Part your hair straight down the middle and gather each side into a high pigtail. Position the pigtails symmetrically so the buns sit evenly on each side of your head.

2. Tease hair and wrap into buns.

Lightly tease each pigtail to add texture and grip. Then wrap each section into a bun and secure it with bobby pins. Twisting the hair as you wrap gives a tidier, more defined look, but it’s optional depending on the style you prefer.

3. Add pins and shape.

Gently pull small sections from the edges of each bun to widen and soften them for a fuller, more relaxed appearance. Use additional bobby pins to secure any loose strands and to reinforce the shape so the buns stay put during the day.

More Easy Hair Tutorials

If you like this look, here are a few other quick and easy hair tutorials you might enjoy:

  • An easy reverse crown braid that takes less than 15 minutes
  • A five-minute curly updo that’s one of my favorites
  • A beautiful messy chignon and a bold DIY copper hair accessory
  • A faux hawk style created using multiple buns

Picture of a double bun updo with hair parted down the middle.

Blonde woman with hair parted down the middle and two bun pigtails in an updo

Back view of updo bun pigtails in woman's hair

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Double Bun Hair Tutorial

Author: Brittni

This double bun tutorial is playful, secure, and easy to recreate in around five minutes. It’s a great go-to when you want a fun look that stays in place through a busy day.

Equipment

  • Comb for teasing
  • Two elastic hair ties
  • Bobby pins

Instructions

Part your hair and make pigtails.

Split your hair into two sections with a middle part, then pull each section up into a high pigtail.

Tease hair and wrap around.

Lightly tease each pigtail to add texture. Wrap each into a bun and secure with bobby pins. Twisting the hair as you wrap is optional but gives a neater finish.

Add hair pins.

To give each bun more volume, gently pull out small sections around the edges so the bun looks fuller. Secure with extra pins as needed to keep everything in place.

Hair and photography: Rachel Brewer
Model: Amelia Tatnall
Art direction: Brittni Mehlhoff

P.S. If this hairstyle looks familiar, it made a cameo a few weeks ago in the sunny striped DIY nails post.

Will you give these fun double buns a try? I’d love to hear what you think. Share your results or tweaks to the method based on your hair type or personal style.