Hair
Here’s how to put a modern spin on the look.
Looking for a hairstyle thats the perfect blend of clean girl and Y2K?
Introducing: the spike bun.
Gone are the days of the precarious Tumblr topknot or the millennialmessy bun.
Newer takes on bun updos often feature elegant claw clips,dramatic scrunchies, orcoquette bows.
But one thing most of them have in common?
The signature Gen Z slick back.
The newest reinvention of the slick back?
The spike bun, which takes inspo from the 90s and 2000s pop star staple.
What Is The Spike Bun?
A spike bun is an updo with an edgy twist.
The modern version also features a slicked-back top and sides to contrast the wispy ends.
The spike bun was popularized by pop stars in the 90s and 2000s.
Think Brandy onMoesha,or the Spice Girls in their Spice World era.
So its no surprise that TikTok has circled back to embrace the bun.
History always repeats itself when it comes to hair and fashion, saysGina Riveraof Phenix Salon Suites.
But be careful not to pull too tight, warns Rivera.
I recommend using an open-end hair pin to secure the bun in place, she says.
It works on different hair textures and can be modified however you like.
As long as you have some wispy flair, youve aced it.
Popular variations of the spike bun include the space bun version.
The process is the same, except you do it twice on either side, like pigtails.
No matter how you rock them, spike buns lend a playfully edgy touch.
