Kim K’s half-bun hybrid blazed through Hollywood and Bollywood at the tail-end of 2022 with a ferocity many didn’t anticipate. Even though the trend polarised the Internet, detractors didn’t understand that it boasted all the hallmarks of a lazy-girl aesthetic that only dribbled elegance and polish. While most still mull over the appeal of the style, celebrities around the globe have reinterpreted the ‘do according to their tastes and styles. Here’s how.
Everyone’s Keeping Up With Kim. Here’s A Look
Kim pioneered this ‘do in the month of September. The socialite elevated the half-ponytail, half-bun hybrid into something aspirational for our night-outs and lunch-ins alike. The pared-back approach is inspired by the lazy-girl aesthetic because all it involves is creating a half-bun on the last loop of your elastic instead of pulling your hair right through it into a ponytail. Chris Appleton finally added to his profile a Kim K-approved ‘do that felt relatable — doable.
Fresh Face
Kendall demonstrated the adaptability of the trend on New Year’s Eve — modelling the slicked-back ‘do amidst the winter-white snow-drenched terrain of Colorado. While Kardashian synced the style with an all-over-matte, contour-heavy aesthetic, Jenner did the opposite — readjusting the style to something casual and chic. The model instantly elevated the accessibility of the trend by opting for a fresh-faced, no-makeup look.
Dewy Dumpling
Kiara Advani channelled more of a Kim Kardashian than a Kendall Jenner on the ‘gram. The B-Town actress collaborated the minimalism of a dewy-dumpling aesthetic with this no-effort ‘do — adding to her cartage of head-swivelling hairstyles a Kim K-approved trend.
Glamm Game
Wait. Did the founder of 82°E do it first? The actress left in her trail a cartage of heart-eyed admirers at last year’s edition of the Cannes Film Festival. While Deepika’s lips boasted a sweeping, full-throttle red, Padukone’s mane indulged in a wet-glamm moment not dissimilar to Kim’s.
This Is How You Can Recreate The Bun
While most of us have possibly tousled our free-flowing cascade into a half-bun, this step-by-step guide will reinvent the style for you.
- Run a little bit of product through your hair to play into the slicked-back effect.
- Gather all of your hair into a ponytail around the crown of your head. You can adjust the height based on your preference.
- Don’t pull all of your hair through the last loop of your ponytail. Let some of it sprout from underneath.
- Rake your fingers through your hair to add some texture and character.
Are you warming up to the idea of this trend yet?
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