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In January 2014, Jared Leto showed up at the Golden Globes and thrust the man bun into the mainstream. The trend has continued to grow since that point, but some people throw more shade at the style than they do at Nickelback. What\u2019s a guy to do when they want to rock a man bun but worry about social implications?<\/span><\/p>\n

First off, you\u2019re a man. Stop worrying about what other people think. It\u2019s your hair, so do what you enjoy. Secondly, making a man bun look awesome is pretty simple if you know what you\u2019re doing. It\u2019s time to pull up your bootstraps, grab that hair tie and utilize this guide to create the perfect style that even naysayers will have to applaud.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s with All the Hate?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Even with superstars like Jake Gyllenhaal, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio sporting man buns, there\u2019s still a prominent idea that man buns are somehow feminine. Even Chris Hemsworth has been seen rocking the style. That\u2019s right\u2026 <\/span>FREAKING THOR<\/span><\/i> can walk the streets with a man bun, and some people still want to talk trash.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what\u2019s with all the hate? To start, some people are a little upset that the man bun still exists. Even our 2018 article on the<\/span> best men\u2019s hairstyle trends<\/span><\/a> quoted an expert as saying the man bun would quickly be considered \u201cout of date.\u201d This prediction obviously hasn\u2019t come to pass, so there are likely many people upset that such a rebellious trend has persevered.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When we delve <\/span>really<\/span><\/i> deep into what could cause such distaste for a personal hairstyle choice, though, it might all come down to gender stereotypes.<\/span> One writer even stated<\/span><\/a> that man buns <\/span>are dangerous<\/span><\/i> due to their challenging of masculinity norms. After all, the hairstyle was mostly seen on women prior to Leto taking the stage in 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, the <\/span>\u2018man buns are dangerous\u2019<\/span><\/i> article was published back in 2016. And even at that time, the author seemed to decry the fragile cultural norms that caused complete strangers to be threatened by <\/span>a hairstyle.<\/span><\/i> The fact is that the taboo nature of man buns is all but gone. No one cares about outdated social mores at this point.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moral of the story? If you want a man bun, rock a freaking man bun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can You Pull Off a Man Bun?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Taking a second to ignore the fragility necessary to be offended at a hairdo, we often see people who dislike the man bun simply because they don\u2019t think everyone can pull it off. To be honest, this is a legitimate concern. After all, not every lady can looks great in bright read lipstick and not every guy can pull off a shaved head. This may leave you questioning whether you can pull off a man bun yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many of us have probably seen a guy walking around with a man bun that looked terrible on him. This shouldn\u2019t serve as evidence, though, that he <\/span>can\u2019t<\/span><\/i> pull the style off. In most cases, it\u2019s a matter of execution. There are a variety of man bun styles, and if you choose the wrong one relative to your overall appearance, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll be alone in bed tonight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before jumping into how to pull off the perfect man bun, though, we should probably acknowledge that there are <\/span>a few<\/span><\/i> situations in which this hairstyle might not be advisable. If you have naturally super curly hair that doesn\u2019t loosen as it grows, it could be hard to pull off the man bun without grabbing a straightener. We\u2019ll leave the decision on whether this constitutes \u2018femininity\u2019 in your capable hands.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your hair is super thin up top, you might also draw attention to this fact by growing your hair long enough for a man bun. Of course, many guys opt for<\/span> scalp camo<\/span><\/a> that covers up these thinning spots and provides the appearance of fuller hair. For hairlines that are receding and close to Stage 4 on the<\/span> Norwood Scale<\/span><\/a>, a man bun could also look out of place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, issues of hair thinning can be medically or aesthetically corrected. This means whether you can pull off a man bun comes down to your overall style. Fortunately, everyone from beach bums to hipsters have learned to make this hairdo work. As long as you pick the appropriate type for your appearance \u2013 which we\u2019ll discuss in-depth below \u2013 you can definitely pull off a man bun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Getting Your Hair Ready for a Man Bun<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve already been growing out your hair, you might be fully prepared to transition your style to a man bun. If you\u2019re just starting out, though, there\u2019s a bit more work involved than simply waiting for growth. Your eventual man bun will only look as good as your hair does in general. This makes proper care one of the most important steps in <\/span>how to grow out your hair<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your first step should be to pinpoint the exact look you\u2019re going for. The \u2018Business Bun\u2019 and \u2018Ninja Knot,\u2019 for instance, have different requirements in the hair department. By coming up with a general idea of the man bun you want to sport, you\u2019ll be able to more properly control the growth. You\u2019ll see plenty of blogs suggesting you avoid the barber for a few months, but this isn\u2019t advisable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, many would see getting a haircut while trying to achieve length as counterintuitive. This raises one important question, though: <\/span>do you really want to look homeless?<\/span><\/i> Uncontrolled hair growth is a quick way to get the left swipe on Tinder. Your barber will not only be able to make your hair presentable during the growth phase, but they can also shape it to ensure your eventual man bun looks great.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, a periodic trim can knock out those split ends that could cause long-term damage to your style. You\u2019ll also want to use conditioner religiously while growing out your hair. After all, even Jared Leto would look like trash if his man bun was dried out and looked unhealthy. Keeping a proper hair care routine will ensure you look awesome when the time comes to pull back your mane.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, there\u2019s no shame in utilizing products to survive the awkward phases of growth.<\/span> Invest in a good pomade<\/span><\/a> to ensure your hair doesn\u2019t look unwieldy while growing. It\u2019s also okay to use hair ties during this process. Finally, no one will bat an eye if you just wear a baseball cap while grabbing a burger at McDonald\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n

Simple Man Bun Tutorial<\/b><\/h2>\n

Achieving a specific man bun style requires maintenance and appropriate trimming during the growth phase. Once your mane is long enough to pull off a bun, though, getting it right is pretty simple. We would\u2019ve made a video to showcase the process of pulling back your hair, but that just seemed like overkill for something this simple.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, there are already nearly 4.5 million video results when you type <\/span>how to do a man bun<\/span><\/i> into Google. If these basic steps aren\u2019t enough for you, feel free to find a video to help out. Although, if this five-step process is too difficult, we recommend not making your bun super tight. Your brain needs all the blood flow it can get!<\/span><\/p>\n