With these three looks created by Troy Revord at NYC's John Barrett Salon, you've got a whole new reason to twirl your hair. Read on for the easy (we promise!) step-by-step instructions.

Instead of throwing hair back in a ho-hum bun, we added a few more twists that take the look beyond basic.

Apply pomade to tame flyways and to create texture; then divide hair into two equal sections. Twist one section toward the center of the head, and continue twisting all the way down.

Secure the twist with two coated rubber bands: one at the nape of the neck and another at the bottom of the twist.

Rub the twist with your fingers to loosen it up.

Twist the remaining section of hair the same way. Note: Don't twist the sections too tight, or else you'll create a visible part in the hair. 

Twist the two sections together.

Pin the hair into a messy bun. Troy recommends larger hair pins over bobby pins for stronger hold.

We’ve always wondered how to get our sideswept waves to stay in place - until now. Let your hair down (stylishly!) with this twisted look.

Part hair to the side. Twist one side of the hair away from the face and secure with a coated rubber band at the nape.

Tuck the hair band under the hair and pin in place.

Wrap large sections of hair around a curling iron, making sure to leave the ends out.

Repeat with the rest of the hair - it should only be a few large sections. Sweep all the hair to one side and comb through the waves with your fingers.

Troy taught us the trick to creating a messy bun that looks perfectly undone.

Add pomade to the hair for hold and texture, then tease the hair at the crown, backcombing about three inches from the scalp. This will give hair lift and create a “pin cushion.”

Use your hands to pull back the top half - this will give you a more organic look than you’d get by using a brush.

First, pin one side of the hair down at the crown as an anchor.

Then, twist the hair loosely and pin.

Twist the rest of the hair together.

Create a messy bun and pin.

Here’s the finished product from the back.

For more information on John Barrett Salon and hair stylist Troy Revord, visit johnbarrett.com.