You've heard of it, your friends are wearing it, it's all over your Instagram feed and you, well, you're probably looking for a way to upgrade yours. You guessed it right: we're talking about the messy bun. Join us as we explore advanced ways to style your hair with a bun that's anything but ordinary.

A bun updo is nothing new, but each of the following hairstyles contains a sparkle that will make you take a second look.

This one ranks high on our ranking of cute messy buns. After all, it's a powerful combination: donut, messy and frilly, and it's as easy to make as it looks. All you have to do is lightly curl and twist small strands of hair with your fingers as you go. Also works with short bangs.

Tense and messy aren't as incompatible as your boss would have you believe. This bun gives you the best of both worlds, especially if you have curly hair. You will have to learn how to make a messy bun and how to make it less messy along the way. The end result is credible enough for a board meeting.