Man bun braids are a modern take on a classic bun, which has been on a roll lately. They bring an intricate twist into quite a common hairstyle. A braided man bun is an extremely versatile hairdo. The number of ways you can braid bun is endless varying from a Viking braid to Cornrows men bun. To give you some inspiration, we compiled a gallery of the best ideas for braid styles for men. As a bonus, you’ll get a step-by-step tutorial on how to plait a male braids bun.

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How To Create Braided Bun

Although it’s much easier to leave it to the barber, you can still pull off a man bun with braids for men yourself. So, how do you braid a man bun? Follow these simple steps and your men braids bun will be the talk of the town.

1. Take a shower and dry your hair with a towel.
2. Untangle your hair with a comb with wide teeth and comb it thoroughly.
3. Decide where you’re going to start braiding. Take a strand of hair there and divide it into three equal sections securing each of them in between your fingers.
4. Place the left strand over the one next to it so that they form an “X.” Repeat this step with the remaining strands.
5. Add a piece of hair to the left strand and repeat step 4.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you achieve the desired length of your man braid.
7. Secure the braid with an elastic band.
8. Repeat the whole process following steps 3-7 with another strand of hair.
9. Pull the remaining hair back and bunch it up where you want your braids men bun to be.
10. Pull the hair through an elastic band twice and leave it halfway when pulling through the third time.

Still have questions on how do you braid short hair for guys? Don’t hesitate to ask them in the comments below and our experts will gladly give you the informed answers.

Q: How do I do an undercut braid?

A: To get an undercut braid, you need to go for an undercut haircut on the sides and back first while leaving the top long enough to be braided. Then, you can weave the top in whatever braid style you want.