Welcome to the rebrand of the year—and it being such an essential look for well, literally our everyday lives, we can’t even get mad about it.
Octopus Buns: Necessity vs. Fashion Statement
See, few things are as delightful and hair-flippy as realizing you were trending and didn’t even know it (high five, mud-brown lipstick from high school!). And octopus buns, bless their hearts, were our look before most of us even knew what a look was. So-called due to the spiky “tentacles” the ends of your hair form around your head after you tie your bun off, this look clearly leans toward the classic end of the spectrum, rather than a trend. This casual updo is more a child of necessity, of simply wanting your hair out of the way while you go about doing your business. Those squiggly arms? Yeah, more the result of not really giving a hoot—or at least looking like you don’t, ’cause, you know, effortless beauty—rather than trying to stand out. (Ed’s note: If I really wanted a deliberate halo of mess around my forehead all day, I’d simply move to the equator. But that’s me.). Before we lose ourselves hipsterizing the heck out of the messy bun, let’s see how this cephalopod-inspired ’do is really one for the books. One, it’s actually pretty cute, just like its namesake. Two, it takes three seconds, which, unlike our #clingy little mollusk friends, makes the hairstyle super low-maintenance. In fact, never in the history of All Things Hair have we found an easier or more foolproof look to create on the fly.
The Great Equalizer
Which brings us to our last and strongest point: This wear-anywhere look can also be worn by anyone. Many a hot dude has been seen with octopus buns, although they’d never admit it—until you tell them it’s basically their version of Old Reliable or the male topknot. See below: So here’s to you, octopus buns. Just like many things millennial, your name isn’t your fault. But we love and adore you just the same. Do you want to make sure your octopus bun stays put? Mist it with a generous spritz of Suave Extreme Hold Aerosol Hairspray to ensure your style stays locked in.
