Chapter 1
The modern rise of the man bun
Chapter 2
Ancient warriors and sacred topknots
Chapter 3
The biology and care of long hair
Chapter 4
Cultural identity and modern debates
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of the man bun
Ch 1 · The modern rise of the man bun
jammikejone In 2015, the bizarre phenomenon of clip-on man buns took the internet by storm.
jammikejone Modern man buns generally fall into two distinct styles: the full bun and the top knot undercut.
BETA
jammikejone Sort different topknot styles to learn the global history of the man bun.
Fun Fact
Clip-on buns: In 2015, viral clip-on man buns sold out online, allowing men to fake the long-hair trend instantly.
Glossary
man bun (noun)
A hairstyle in which a man's hair is drawn back and secured into a bun at the back or crown of the head. Actor Jared Leto popularized this look at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards, sparking a global fashion trend.
A hairstyle in which a man's hair is drawn back and secured into a bun at the back or crown of the head. Actor Jared Leto popularized this look at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards, sparking a global fashion trend.
Quiz
What is the minimum hair length usually recommended to tie a basic full man bun?
Quiz
In what decade did the modern hipster man bun movement first begin to gain mainstream traction?
Quiz
Which actor famously wore a man bun to the Golden Globes in 2014, boosting the style's popularity?
Quiz
Which term describes a man bun that only uses hair from the top while the sides are shaved?
Quiz
What viral Instagram account documented man buns at a famous California theme park in 2015?