Buns evolved from trendy to standard for men’s hairstyles with longer hair in the mid-2010s, and during this time, a more complex form of it emerged: the braided man bun.

Among different braided hairstyles, men’s braided buns are most commonly seen in the form of single braids and crown braids, and often paired with an undercut, but there are many more variations that can be viewed throughout this article.

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1. Cornrowed/Dutch Braided Bun

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Cornrows and Dutch braids are forms of underhand braids where typically three strands of hair are wound together by first going under the adjacent strand of hair, then over the following strand, picking up hair each time it is wound past the scalp until this process is repeated across the intended area of the scalp.

In contrast, the overhanded braid would bring the strand over the adjacent strand, then under the following strand. The underhanded motion is what creates braids with a tighter appearance than overhand braids, which are most commonly known as French braids, or French plaits.

Most bun braids are typically done with underhanded cornrows or Dutch braids. What differentiates cornrows and Dutch braids is that cornrows tend to be done tighter against the scalp and are often worn as multiple braids, while Dutch braids can be looser and fewer in quantity.

Cornrows tend to hold best with curly hair or natural, afro-textured hair, as these hair types lock the style in more easily than straight hair. It is recommended to use braiding gel or cream to help keep braids intact longer. This braid style is also the most commonly used in various styles of braided buns.