Zoey’s braided buns from K-Pop Demon Hunters are the perfect mix of cute, simple, and stylish. With her signature blunt bangs, soft face-framing pieces, and two playful buns, this look is both easy to recreate and fun to wear.
The best part? You don’t need advanced skills to achieve it. This hairstyle is beginner-friendly, quick to do, and works just as well for everyday wear as it does for cosplay or dress-up.
In this post, I’ll show you how to recreate Zoey’s look step by step, along with a few tips and alternatives to make it work for your hair!
Don’t Have Blunt Bangs?
If you don’t have blunt bangs like Zoey, don’t worry—you can still achieve a very similar look.
Simply pull out 2 small section of hair at the front of your head and let them hang down the sides to frame the face and recreate that same effect. Not the exact same, but it still looks great!
If you want a more defined bang look, you can also use clip-in fringe extensions. These are a great option if you’re not ready to cut your hair but still want to fully recreate Zoey’s hairstyle.
Perfect for Dress-Up & Cosplay
Zoey’s braided buns make the perfect hairstyle for dress-up and cosplay and even as an everyday hairstyle. It’s instantly recognizable if you are in costume, fun to wear, and adds that extra detail that really brings a character look together.
Because the style is so simple, it’s also great if you’re getting ready for an event and don’t want something too time-consuming or complicated. You can recreate the look fairly quickly while still getting that cute, K-pop-inspired vibe.
Whether it’s for a cosplay, Halloween, or just a fun themed day, this hairstyle is an easy way to step into Zoey’s look
If you don’t want to dress up as Zoey, then click here to check out the RUMI braid!
Don’t Know How to Braid?
If you don’t know how to braid yet, don’t worry—you can still create this hairstyle. Instead of braiding the hair, simply twist each section and wrap it around itself to form a bun.
Secure the buns with an elastic or bobby pins, just like you would with the braided version.
Braiding does add a bit more detail and texture to the look, but the twisted version still looks really cute and gives the same overall vibe. So if you’re a complete beginner, this is an easy way to achieve Zoey’s hairstyle without needing any braiding skills.
If you do want to learn how to braid, I’ve added a link to a beginner-friendly right HERE!
Add Extensions for Extra Volume
If you want to make the buns bigger and more dramatic, adding hair extensions is a great option. This is especially helpful if you have fine or shorter hair and want that fuller, more voluminous look.
You can clip in a few wefts before braiding or twisting the hair, which will give you more to work with and make the buns appear thicker and more defined.
Braided Buns step by step guide
What you will need
Tools & Products
- A brush or detangling brush
- A fine-tooth comb (optional, for clean sections)
- Small clear or hair-colored elastics
- Hair bungee or elastics
- Hair pins
- Optional: texture spray or dry shampoo for extra grip
Hair prep tips
This style works best on hair that isn’t freshly washed. Slightly lived-in hair has more grip and helps the style hold its volume for longer.
If your hair feels very clean or slippery, you can add a bit of texture spray to give it more hold
Step by step instructions
- Leave your bangs out, or pull out a front section of hair to frame the face.
- Part your hair down the back into two equal sections.
- Tie each section into a ponytail.
- Braid each ponytail into a simple three-strand braid and secure the ends.
- Take one braid and wrap it around the base to form a bun, then secure it with pins and/or an elastic.
- Repeat the same step on the other side to create your second bun.
- Rock your k-pop demon hunters hairstyle!
This post was all about how to create Zoey´s braided buns from K-Pop Demon Hunters—perfect for beginners, parents, and cosplay lovers.
