What is it?
The pineapple bun gets its name precisely because it resembles the shape of the fruit, as it sticks up at the top of the head. Despite being more famous among curly hair types, it can also be used by women with curly and even straight hair. In addition, it can also be simple, done with a basic ponytail, or it can be more elaborate, receiving accessories. In that case, scarves, bandanas and barrettes They are welcome. All this will depend on your creativity, taste and practice.
What are the Advantages of this Hairstyle?
In addition to being a great choice for everyday use, the main advantage of the pineapple bun is the fact that it doesn't crush the curls. For this reason, girls who have curly hair love to do this sleeping hairstyle. Since, that way, they already wake up with beautiful locks.
But of course this is not the only use of the pineapple bun. He's also an excellent option for that bad hair day, i.e. those days when hair isn't to our liking. Not to mention that it is a good request for parties and ballads. After all, it is quite common for the wires to become quite tangled after these late nights.
How to do it?
The way to make your pineapple bun will depend a lot on the style and length of your strands. For example, if they are curly and short, just make a ponytail on top of your head. Now, if it is a little longer, the ideal thing is that you give at least one turn to the strands, forming a bun and leaving the ends free and 'spiky' upwards. To keep the hairstyle in place, do not forget to use hairpins.
Os Bobby pins are the greatest allies of the pineapple bun.
Photos of Hairstyles with Pineapple Bun
Now that you know what the pineapple bun is and what its advantages are, we are going to show you several different references of this look. In this way, you will find that this hairstyle is welcome on hair of different types and lengths.
Alicia Keys
To start, we have some examples of celebrities. One of the greatest fans of the pineapple bun is the singer Alicia Keys. She has been seen using the hairstyle for photo shoots, concerts and even day to day. In the examples below, you can see one of the coolest things about this look: the fact that one will never look the same as the other. Since, in addition to having the possibility of making different types of curls in your hair, you can also make the bun giving it more volume, more height or throwing the strands to different sides, depending on your preference on the day.
Another cool tip concerns an accessory that the singer always combines with this hairstyle: the scarf. But we'll talk a little more about it later.
Rihanna
Another singer who is also a fan of this hairstyle is Rihanna. In the image below, we see that she used the bun to attend an event. She opted for a simpler version, practically just making the high ponytail. However, the differential here is that, as her hair is long, it was possible to make a fringe with the ends of the strands.
Logan Browning
Continuing with our list of celebrities, let's talk a little about an actress who gained greater notoriety in Brazil by starring in the Netflix series Dear White People. The production tells the story of a group of black students who study at a large university in the United States and who go through different situations of racism. Leader of this group, Sam (Logan Browning's character) shows all her strength and pride for being a black woman. In addition to the incredible plot, if you pay attention to the details, you will notice that the protagonist appears several times wearing the pineapple bun. But of course, it is not only in fiction that the actress uses the hairstyle.
Above, Logan Browning poses for a magazine wearing a traditional pineapple bun. In the image below, he gets a new version, since the actress has dreadlocks.
Sheron Menezzes
Of course, a Spanish representative could not be missing from this list. And the chosen one was the actress Sheron Menezzes. She is also a fan of the simple pineapple bun. But, like Alicia Keys, she also likes to spice up her look with a scarf. Here it is interesting to note a trend that is widely used. As this hairstyle leaves the neck free, many women take the opportunity to use long earrings or large hoops.
Large earrings go perfectly with the pineapple bun.
More Examples
Here are some more pineapple bun ideas. Take the opportunity to note that the length of each hair, as well as the shape of the curls, makes each hairstyle unique. Also, the way the wires are attached also makes all the difference. Not to mention that there is still the possibility of making lights, reflection and even Californian.
You can also take advantage of the hairstyle to create a fringe.
With Bandana and Scarf
The time has come to delve a little deeper into hairstyles with scarves and bandanas. After all, it's quite common to find both together with a pineapple bun. In the first case, to attach the scarf, you must first join it, forming a band. Wrap it around your head, bringing the ends towards your forehead. Then cross the two sides and bring the ends to the back of the head. Then, just tie a knot and arrange the scarf in the thickness of your preference.
Bandanas are even easier to attach. In that case, fold it forming a triangle (if it doesn't already have that shape). Then, apply most of it to the bottom of the head, from the nape of the neck to the bun. Then pull the ends to the top and tie a knot.
Don't forget to leave your bandana over your ears.
After so many beautiful pineapple bun references, you are certainly already wanting to bet on this beautiful hairstyle. And if you want to see more texts like this one, how about checking out our 50 inspirations for hairstyles for bridesmaids, what is a blunt cut and 50 examples of braiding short hair. Did you like our tips, did you have any questions or do you have a suggestion? Do not forget to leave your comment!
