The Man Bun: A brief history - The man bun has been one the most controversial men’s hairstyles, possibly garnering more attention than the in-your-face mohawk.
Seen on male celebrities, hipsters, and the fashion forward, this look
inevitably results in discussion followed by a few yeas and many nays.
But it hasn’t always been that way. Check out this brief history of the man bun.
L-R: Buddha, Maximilien de Robespierre, George Harrison, Mulan’s Li Shang
Historically,
the man bun has been a warrior’s hairstyle worn by generals and
samurais. The long hair worn in a high or low bun cuts a striking
figure, so much that it is the hairstyle choice of Buddha himself.
Another history maker, the Beatles’ George Harrison also sported the man
bun during his spiritual development.
L-R: Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Brady, Charlie Hunnam, Jared Leto
So
the man bun was a trend long before it was adopted by a multitude of
male celebrities. The alternative hairstyle could get a bad wrap because
it can be a greasy, scraggly mess. This is common when hair is barely
long enough to tuck into an elastic. If that’s the case, try Tom Brady’s
half bun using hair above the ears.