trying to trick my brain into doing the perfect messy bun

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The video likely resonated with viewers due to its relatable struggle with achieving a 'perfect' messy bun, a common and often frustrating hairstyle attempt. The creator's self-deprecating humor and honest portrayal of the imperfect outcome made it highly shareable.

Summary

The creator attempts to style her hair into a messy bun after showering, but struggles to achieve the desired look. After several failed attempts and some hairspray, she ultimately decides to leave her hair in a less-than-perfect bun.

Structure

1Trying to do a messy bun
2Struggling with the bun after showering
3Attempting to fix the bun
4Using hairspray
5Questioning the final look

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trying to trick my brain into doing the perfect messy bun

Transcript

I'm getting in the shower, I'm getting in the shower, I'm just doing my hair because I'm getting in the shower. I'm just like an easy messy bun. Oh, I didn't work. Can we hate this? Maybe I'll leave it like this. I think shower thoughts. Shower thoughts. Just tie my hair up. Oh, shower thoughts. Oh, I don't know. Is it terrible? Maybe. Thoughts feels. What about my little sticky bits? Honestly, fuck it. Does it look okay? No, girl. And if it doesn't, don't tell me.