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15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect

Unless you're working with a pixie or super short bob, a messy bun is the easiest hairstyle for gals on the go. Although they look untidy at first glance, it's really the teeniest of details that make them look so effortless. Whether you're creating the illusion of extra volume with bobby pins, weaving in a braid or adding color, there are so many different ways to fashion a photo-ready top knot. Per usual, our favorite celebrities are feeding us the inspiration necessary to upgrade the one look that never goes out of style. Check out 15 A lister messy buns that are actually perfect; we guarantee you'll want to copy all of them! 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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Zendaya

The singer and actress took our breath away with this beauty moment on the 2016 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards red carpet. 

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
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Keke Palmer

For this year’s Billboard Music Awards, the actress and singer delivered one of her edgiest hairstyles to date. 

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
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Tracee Ellis Ross

The actress sported a messy top knot to the 2014 American Music Awards. 

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
C Flanigan
04
Rihanna

Who could forget when the singer wore this classic hairstyle with a messy twist to the 2015 Los Angeles premiere of HOME? 

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
Jon Kopaloff
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Ciara

The singer’s off-duty moments include countless beautiful hair looks, including this chic top knot.

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
Ray Tamarra
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Christina Milian

For the Art of Elysium 2016 HEAVEN Gala, Christina paired her messy bun with blunt bangs. 

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
JB Lacroix
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Selita Ebanks

The model arrived at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar party in a beautiful messy bun with bangs.

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
Jon Kopaloff
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Kelly Rowland

Back in 2013, the singer and actress stunned with a bun-bang hair combo at the GLAAD Media Awards.

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
Gregg DeGuire
09
Tinashe

The singer-songwriter attended the 2015 amfAR Inspiration Gala in the messy bun of our dreams. 

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
Kevin Tachman
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Meagan Good

Meagan’s goddess locs were styled into an epic bun for The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Breakfast in 2015. 

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
Steve Granitz
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Draya Michele

The swimsuit designer fashioned her hair into a simple, but chic messy bun for Hill Harper and Nate Parker’s 2015 Manifest Your Destiny Toy Drive And Fundraiser. 

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
Leon Bennett
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Halle Berry

Halle Berry’s chestnut locks were styled into a voluminous messy bun for Revlon’s 2015 Love Is On Million Dollar Challenge event. 

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
Laura Cavanaugh
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Karrueche Tran

For the 2015 American Music Awards, Tran jazzed up her messy bun with a hidden braid up the back. 

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
Jason Merritt
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Thandie Newton

The British beauty attended our 2016 Black Women In Hollywood in an understated and fabulous top knot. 

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
Jason LaVeris
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Vivica A. Fox

The actress lit up Metropolitan Fashion Week 2016 with her electric blue messy bun. 

15 Celebrity Messy Buns That Are Actually Perfect
Greg Doherty
TOPICS:  Celebrity Hairstyles Ciara Halle Berry Keke Palmer Kelly Rowland Meagan Good Tracee Ellis Ross Zendaya