Bye bye braids, if Coachella is anything to go by, space buns are taking over as the festival hair trend of the summer. Kicked off by Poppy Delevingne and Jessica Hart, who both pitched up at a private Levi’s brunch party together sporting the matching ‘do, it has since been spotted on sleuths of other celebs and style-savvy festival goers at the Californian festival.
Described as Princess Leia mixed with a dash of 90’s grunge (aka the dream), be sure to check out Devon Windsor and Mollie King’s Instas for some serious space bun inspiration. Whether you sweep up all your hair into two buns, do a half up half down job or combine them with a modern middle braid parting, this party perfect hair style can be worn in a variety of ways – the messier and the more tousled it is the better.
By Rebecca Hoffnung
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What are space buns and why are they a festival trend?
Space buns are a hairstyle where you gather your hair into two buns, often inspired by Princess Leia with a 90’s grunge twist. They have become popular at summer festivals for their playful, eye-catching look. Celebrities and style-savvy festival goers are embracing this trend for its fun and retro vibe.
How do you style your hair into space buns for a festival?
You can sweep all your hair up into two buns, try a half up half down style, or mix the look with a middle braid parting. The key is to make the buns as messy and tousled as possible. This carefree style adds to the festival atmosphere and works well with different hair lengths.
Which celebrities have been seen wearing space buns at Coachella?
Poppy Delevingne and Jessica Hart both wore matching space buns at a private Levi’s brunch during Coachella. Devon Windsor and Mollie King have also showcased the look on their Instagram accounts. Their styles offer great inspiration if you want to try space buns yourself.
Can you add braids or partings to your space buns?
Yes, you can combine space buns with a modern middle braid parting for a unique twist. This personalises the look and keeps it on-trend for festivals. Mixing elements like braids gives you even more styling options for your festival hair.
Is the messy look important for space buns?
A messy, tousled finish is actually encouraged with space buns. The less polished they look, the better—this style thrives on an undone, effortless vibe. It matches the carefree energy of summer festivals and helps your hairstyle last through a long day of dancing.