Whether you’re on your way to a Soul Cycle class, soaking up the sun at Soho House, or getting ready for brunch with your friends, a messy bun is the ultimate hair-do this summer. Its chic, carefree and stylish nature makes it the hottest hairstyle to sport this season.  Imperfection is the goal and trick of this look, which gives super straight hair some life. There are a million ways to rock a bun but Celebrity Hairstylist Mika Fowler gives us the inside scoop on how to perfect a messy bun a la Anne Winters style, for the ultimate effortlessly chic beach textured hairdo.

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How to achieve the perfect messy bun: