Usually it’s either too messy and deflated, too ballerina-tight, or just wrong all together… until now. We found a fool-proof way to nail the perfectly messy bun in just 3 steps (MDC tested). Step 1. First, pull your hair into a loose ponytail, as high or as low as you’d like it.Don’t use a comb or worry about your strands being perfectly slicked back—the look is effortless. Step 2. Separate the hair in your ponytail into two or three sections and tease.e found a fool-proof way to nail the perfectly messy bun in just 3 steps (MDC tested). Step 1. First, pull your hair into a loose ponytail, as high or as low as you’d like it. Don’t use a comb or worry about your strands being perfectly slicked back—the look is effortless. Step 2.