The ‘Off-Duty’ Bun Is Spring’s Most Effortless Hairstyle—See Photos

The off-duty bun that we’ve been noticing across the ’gram is a departure from the classic messy topknot (also a fave). For a start, it’s sleeker across the top and tied tighter into place. Instead of sitting up high, we’ve noticed cool girls wearing it around their crown or low at their nape.

Dubbed the model bun, thanks to its popularity with the likes of Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Hailey Bieber, it has a slightly more polished feel than messy buns, yet it still feels relaxed and effortless. Think brushed-up brows and pared-back lip balm and you’re on the right track.

It kind of feels like a metaphor for where we are now. Now that our social calendar is filling up again, we want a hairstyle that can take us out-out. But we also want something easy and a little bit relaxed. This nails it.

Unsurprisingly, the hairstyle is picking up momentum (and loads of celeb fans) as one of the biggest trends of the summer. The latest recruit is Hilary Duff, who looks incredible with beautifully fresh makeup and a neat bun, mussed up with spiky ends sticking out. 

Here’s six ways to wear the off-duty bun…

Center-parted and super sleek, like J.Lo’s

Jennifer Lopez’s hair was combed neatly back into a knot at the nape of her neck by hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimmons. She paired it with stacked gold necklaces and a deep-V lavender top.