35 Perfectly Imperfect Messy Hairstyles for All Lengths

26. Side Fishtail

Worn well, messy hairstyles are enjoyable to wear and require very little work. This casual fishtail braid is made even more lovely by being styled to the side and faded out of a top twist.

27. Braids and Twists Combined

Combination hair elements are the pinnacle of cute and messy styles. A messy low ponytail and twists are combined with a French braid for this style. Is there one major fashion benefit for long-haired women? having endless options for styling hair, but occasionally not having to commit to a single look at a time.

28. Long Haired Loveliness

If you already have long hair, you don’t need to put in a lot of effort to look stunning. The pinnacle of carefree hairstyles is this sultry hairstyle. A half-up bun takes messy hair and turns it into something beautiful. Messy buns are always in style and suit a wide range of hair types.

29. Curly and Messy Ponytail

When styling your hair quickly, choose easy to achieve looks and commit them to memory. Too many of us overlook the beauty that comes from sloppy straightness and messy waves, even though there are days when you will need to style your hair.

30. Fauxhawk Ponytail

We’ve all mastered the ponytail by adulthood. However, if you’re looking for a messy ponytail that’s truly impressive, consider this idea, which features volume and twists. For a change, try this Mohawk-inspired style on for size if you have long hair.

31. Simple and Tasteful

Even though it won’t look good on all hair types, long hair looks really lovely in a brushed-back messy bun. Create a loose, low knot, covering the knot’s base with a few extra strands from your hair’s top layer. To secure your knot, bring those strands to the center and pin them there to cover the elastic. If a few strands come loose, that’s okay—that’s the whole purpose of having messy hair.

32. Formal Style

Choppy layers in this low-key, formal updo help to frame the face. It really doesn’t take much work to add a little glitz to hair with an embellishment like the pearl headband in the picture.

33. Imperfect Low Bun

It appears as though your young daughter made this bun. The ideal messy hairstyles are adaptable, and this one is perfect for both formal and informal settings.

34. Spiky yet Feminine

If your hair is shorter, you can wear this style as a long, layered bob brushed back; if your hair is longer, you can wear it as a low, loose updo. Both two-toned hair and the chunky fishtail that is clumsily tucked into the side look fantastic in this style.

35. Thin Hair Beauty

Messy hairstyles can often be defeated by fine, straight hair. Actually, it frequently produces a naturally messy look—just not in the ways you’ll find appealing. Try securing your thin hair in this updo inspired by a French braid that still allows for flyaways down the sides and back.