A man bun looks best when your hair is clean. Shampoo your hair as you normally would and apply conditioner after you shampoo it. This will make your hair more healthy and prevent it from drying out.  Greasy and dirty hair can make man buns look unappealing. If you have greasy hair, you may need to shampoo and condition it daily. Shampooing hair more than three times a week may cause it to dry out if you have naturally dry hair. Work all the knots out of your hair so that it’s as smooth as possible. Getting the knots out first will make your man bun look cleaner and neater. Pat your hair dry instead of rubbing it when using a towel. Rubbing your hair too much with a towel could make it frizzy. Put a dime sized amount of leave-in conditioner or hair oil into the palm of your hand. Rub your hands together and rub the moisturizer into your hair from the root to the tips. If your leave-in conditioner comes in a spray, spritz it all over your hair.

Summary: Shampoo and condition. Comb or brush your hair after getting out of the shower. Dry your hair off with a towel or let it air dry. Apply a leave-in conditioner or hair oil to your hair.


Most states require people performing electrolysis to be licensed or certified.  Even if your state doesn’t require it, look for a certification from an electrology school before undergoing treatment.  Electrolysis is relatively non-invasive but there are some risks involved.  Electrolysis involves inserting a needle into each hair follicle and emitting an electric current to damage and ultimately destroy it. Electrolysis using a needle to kill hair follicles is the only electrolysis method that will prevent further hair growth in the future. Look online for reviews of local electrologists, then contact them to ask about their credentials. If the electrologist says they use electronic tweezers or photoepilators, you should choose someone else, because these methods have proven to not be permanent or last longer than normal tweezing. Once you find an electrologist, make an appointment for a consultation.  At your appointment, the electrologist should go over the procedure with you, answer any of your questions, and discuss how many sessions will be required in order to reach your hair removal goals.  Make sure you feel comfortable in the environment and discuss any concerns you may have with the electrologist.  Most electrolysis clinics offer free consultations. Ask how much each session costs, how long they last, and how long the practitioner or electrologist has been conducting these procedures. Prior to your first electrolysis appointment, avoid shaving, waxing or plucking the hair you intend to have removed.  The electrolysis procedure requires the hair to be at the surface in order to locate and penetrate each hair follicle.  Removing your hair can make that difficult. Electrolysis is usually done in small areas at once, so you can continue to shave or wax areas that will not be treated until a later session. You will likely need to return for a number of treatments, depending on the amount of hair you are having removed and the area of your body.  As you have the hair removed via electrolysis, it should be permanently arrested, preventing any further growth from the treated hair follicles.  You will likely need to apply a cream with antiseptic to each treated area after your sessions to soothe it and prevent infection. Electrolysis can be mildly painful, but shouldn’t be overwhelming.  If you experience extreme discomfort, make sure to address it with the practitioner.

Summary: Search for a licensed electrologist in your area. Get a consultation. Refrain from temporary forms of hair removal for one to two weeks. Complete your scheduled treatments.


Keep a journal where you write down how much time you spend on every activity in your daily life.  If you keep track of your time for a full week, you can pinpoint activities that dominate your daily routine. Once you’ve determined what types of activities you typically spend time on, sort them into larger categories. For example, you can have categories for academic, recreational, work, or social activities. Once you’ve sorted your activities into groups you need to determine what categories need to take priority in your life. Managing time is all about balance, so dedicate more time in your life for activities that are most important for achieving your goals. If you need to work to pay your rent and want to maintain a high GPA, you should prioritize spending more time on these sorts of activities.
Summary: Monitor how you spend your time for a week. Sort your activities into groups. Prioritize your needs.