Since when did a bun become so sexy?

Man-buns, Muns, and Topknots: Which do you prefer?

In 2014, we have definitely seen males take it up a notch with the hair trends. Not only did us females gawk at their beards, but now, we can play with their “Man buns.” What is a man bun exactly? The man bun is the effortless, “get my hair out of my face” look. Females created this hairstyle for days like running errands, Monday’s, working out, etc. and did I mention Monday’s? Men don’t flock to us because we have messy buns, and I should know because I rock this style in a fancy dress, and in my boyfriend jeans (oops). Since when did a bun become so sexy?

For males, this hairstyle can be rocked anywhere, and styled with any outfit, and they will attract some heavy attention (insert eyes emoticon x2). With this growing hairstyle, the man bun becomes a little more sophisticated in 2015 with different ways to wear it. For example, after the man bun, comes the “Mun”. The Mun is a hairstyle you slick back into a low bun/ponytail; generally this hairstyle is for men with longer hair. With this look, it is appropriate for work, interviews or anything that you need to look sharp for. Jared Leto is the ultimate “Mun-man,” or should I say was, since he recently chopped off his luscious locks.

Another version of this hairstyle is, the “Topknot bun,” which in my opinion is my least favorite. The topknot is slightly different from the man bun, the only difference; it’s a lot tighter. Males with shorter hair, or just starting to grow their hair usually rock this hairstyle. It takes a lot more effort to get this one done. The topknot is basically code for “struggle bun,” it’s tighter because there isn’t enough hair to create a full bun. For anyone who doesn’t know what a full bun looks like, it is when your hair can fully wrap around the hair tie and grasp your hair halfway, to create a blob at the top (or bottom) of your head. This hair trend has really progressed, but I don’t think it will surpass these 3 styles. If it does, I think it’s safe to say there will be sock buns marketed for men as well.

Sorry ladies, we won’t be the only ones with YouTube tutorials on “How to make a perfect bun.” 2015, has definitely seen enough of the man bun, but I don’t think it is going anywhere too soon from what I see on these busy streets of Toronto. Talking with some females, the man bun trend is half and half, either they like it or don’t, with a few not really caring for the hairstyle at all. To put my two cents in (again), I wouldn’t want to date a man with longer hair than me, but I do love a nice, messy bun on a man to match my messy bun, any day. Let’s see what else 2015 can bring us with these male hair trends. Which do you prefer, the Man bun, Mun, or Topknot?

Photos: Samuji Mens SS15 www.samuji.com

Journalist: Sara Omar (Fashion Collective creative director and We Are Jeunesse founder.)

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