Your Step-by-step Guide on How to Make Puff Hairstyle & Style It Right

Picking the right hairstyle for your big day is quite a task. After you've decided on your outfit and jewellery, choosing a hairstyle that goes well with your entire look can be tricky. That's where knowing how to make puff hairstyle comes in handy. It's simple, it's quick and it's one of the most versatile hairstyles that go with anything and everything.

So even if you need a casual hairstyle for your pre-wedding ceremonies or a dainty one for your D-DAY, the puff hairstyle can always be your go-to! To make things easier for you, we've compiled an entire guide on how to make puff hairstyle. Not convinced? Let's start with why knowing how to make puff hairstyle is an absolute must.

1. The puff hairstyle makes you look simply gorgeous:

1. It adds a lot of character to your face
2. It also brings with it the illusion of height
3. When it comes to styling, it is one of the most versatile hairstyles. You can wear it on the side or on the top. You can also wear it with a bun or a braid.
4. The best part about it is, the length of your hair doesn't matter.

2. Things you'll need to make the puff hairstyle:

1. A few bobby pins
2. A comb (obviously)
3. And, it's always wise to keep some hairspray handy

3. The step-by-step process to create a basic puff:

1. First things first, make sure your hair is combed out and detangled.
2. Section out a small strip of hair on the front and pull it back. This is the tricky part - the size of the strip will depend on the shape of your face. If your face is round, the pull out a small section of the hair and vice versa if your face is oval.
3. Now, roll that section towards the end 2-3 times and push the ends up to create the puff.
4. Use the bobby pins to keep it in place. Spray a little bit of the hairspray, so that the puff stays in place.

The easiest thing to do with the puff is to leave the rest of your hair open. But, if you're not to keen on that, we've curated 5 more different ways on how to make puff hairstyle.

4. How to make puff hairstyle with a ponytail

Middle-part your hair and then section out some hair in a rectangular shape to make it look like a combed puff. Now tie up the rest of your hair into a half-bun or a low ponytail to get the elegant look. This is one of the best hairstyles for most of your pre-wedding ceremonies like the Sangeet, Mehndi or your Cocktail Party.

5. How to make puff hairstyle with the retro look

Trust us, this is definitely worth the effort. You'll need some curlers or curling iron to get it right perfectly. Once you're done curling your hair all you need to do is, take out a few strands to form a puff and you can either leave the rest of your hair open or tie it in a ponytail.

6. How to make puff hairstyle with a high bun

Although the hairstyle in itself looks complicated, it is actually quite simple. First, leave out some strands of hair towards the front. Now, with the hair that's left, create a high bun. You can also adorn the bun with a thread of Gajra or a hair. Once you're done, come back to the strands of the hair in the front and make it into a puff. Simple, right?

7. How to make puff hairstyle with double ponytails at the back

For all the brides who have thick, messy or curly hair, this puff hairstyle is just the right choice. Twist the hair on the front and make two ponytails on the back with it. Then squeeze in the front twists towards the back to make a puff. Don't worry, if your hair is thick, the two ponytails won't look like two separate ones. If done right, they'll combine to create a voluminous ponytail that'll make you look chic and gorgeous.

8. How to make puff hairstyle with front braid

If you have a round face, this hairstyle will definitely work in your favour. Middle-part your hair and take some strands off each side to be tied up in braids. Now, the hair that's left in the middle can be pulled back to create a puff. And the ends of the braid and the puff can be made either into a ponytail or a bun. The puff hairstyle is actually one of the best and most effortless ways to get gorgeous hair. There's no scope of going wrong with something that's easy to make and classic to look at. If you're not sure about doing it yourself, you can also discuss the different hairstyles mentioned here with your hairstylist.

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-Written by Rohini Roy