Creating the perfect man bun is an art. Go ahead, laugh. But once you see a bad man bun, you’re going to remember what I just typed, and think, “oh, she was right.”

Perfect man buns have topped all sorts of man heads over the past year. One of the more famous man buns to date has been Jared Leto’s glorious up-do. (RIP, Leto man bun — it died in early March 2015 because he had to take some dumb movie role as the Joker in “Suicide Squad.”)

Although Leto’s man bun is long gone, we thought we should comment on it to create some sort of makeshift “must dos” that can help create  the perfect man bun.

1. You need thick hair

While men with long, thick hair typically have great man buns, a fella with shorter hair can rock a bun with confidence if he’s got a nice head of hair. I mean, get a load of this guy.

He has shoulder-length hair, and his man bun is doing just fine. Also: After giving this fella a second look, I also think that wavy hair makes for a good man bun.

2. It needs to be messy

You don’t need a brush, comb, or a shower to create a great man bun. In fact, I’m pretty sure that clean, straight hair equals the death of a good man bun. This is an example of a sensibly messy man bun.

So, what are the tell-tale signs of a bad man bun? Well, from what we’ve seen, the following all will make any man bun attempt fail… badly. (Sorry, Leo and Colin. Both of your man buns were inspiration for these tips.)

1. A smooth bun typically doesn’t work

Colin Farrell isn’t terrible to look at but his man bun is. The slick-back man bun, or the freshly washed slick-back man bun, are terrible things.

2. A too low man bun is a bad idea if it’s pulled back tightly

If the bun is too low, and is too clean in its execution (as stated above), no man can claim a good look.

However, I think we all need to remember that the real, true key to creating the perfect man bun depends on the man. After all, if a man knows what he likes, he is typically able to wear it well.

And this list wouldn’t be complete without our own editor’s favorite man bun, that of her baby daddy. This is one example of a clean-looking man bun at a recent wedding they attended along with their daughter, Imogene.

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Who will be lighting up the Red Carpet with cruelty-free and eco fashion at this year’s Oscars?

Seems like there are always newcomers to living compassionately, and we hope there are many surprises this year, but we can guess that these celebs will be glamming it up in vegan and sustainable fashion at Sunday’s Academy Awards.

1. Joaquin Phoenix: The “Her” star is a longtime vegan and animal rights supporter. He’ll certainly be eating with a conscience and we hope he’ll be dressing to match.

2. Charlize Theron: Always gorgeous and stylish, this Oscar-winning presenter is behind an eco-friendly line of TOMS shoes and denim, benefitting the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project.

3/4.Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie: Two of this year’s presenters, Brad and Angelina aren’t vegetarian or vegan, but they do have an organic vineyard in France. And being two of the biggest Hollywood humanitarians out there, who knows, perhaps they’ll be dining and dressing in accord with their ethics, too.

5. Kate Hudson: Kate always looks gorgeous and it may be in part due to her hair. That’s right, this year’s presenter also co-created an eco and cruelty-free hair care line with hairdresser David Babaii that benefited WildAid.

6. Jared Leto: Best Supporting Actor nominee in “Dallas Buyers Club”, Jared is a longtime vegan and animal rights supporter. He’s always dressing with style, and we’re looking forward to what we wears to the Oscars.

7. Kerry Washington: Presenting this year, Kerry is always eco-conscious, and could take some cues from the gorgeous eco apartment makeover she received courtesy of Oprah Magazine a few years ago. We’ll be on the lookout!

8. Leonardo DiCaprio: The Best Actor Nominee is not only a master of the screen, he’s lent his name to some pretty rad eco initiatives including a coffee. He is outspoken about global warming having  co-wrote, co-produced and narrated the film “11th Hour“, which addressed the issues at hand and how we can fix the problems. We sure hope he’s dressing with that in mind.

9. Naomi Watts: Presenting this year, vegetarian and eco-minded mom, Naomi Watts always looks beautiful, and we know based on her stunning gown last year that she won’t cut any corners (except for the one’s in her dress.)

10. Jason Sudeikis: Rumor has it that since engaging himself to the gorgeous vegan Olivia Wilde, Jason has adopted a healthier lifestyle. He sure looks great these days. So what will this presenter wear? We’re hoping Olivia picks it out.

11. Cate Blanchett: Best Actress Nominee for her stunning role in Woody Allen’s “Blue Jasmine”, Cate is a winner whether she takes home the Oscar or not. A vegetarian and humanitarian, she is also a big proponent of the Greening the Wharf initiative that installed more than 1,900 solar panels at the Sydney Theatre Company.

12. Jim Carrey: This hilarious presenter (and recent author!) boasted about his healthy diet last year—being almost close to vegan besides eating eggs. We’re assuming they’re from a local farmers market here in LA. And, as a founding member of the Global Alliance for Transformational Entertainment, he sure has an eye for living consciously. Let’s hope it translates into his attire as well.

13. Matthew McConaughey: Best Actor Nominee and favorite to win the award credits his son for making him “more eco.” If his commitment to living with a smaller footprint is at all like his recent commitment to better acting, we simply cannot wait to see what he wears on Sunday. (Suggestion: something tight, please.)

14. Emma Watson: “Harry Potter” star Emma Watson is proving there’s life beyond the Potter years. She’s also proving that there’s a lot more to life than making movies. A vegetarian, Watson is also behind Pure Threads, a fashion line that features environmentally friendly, organic dresses.  We sure hope she’s wearing one on Sunday!

15. Anne Hathaway: Presenter Anne Hathaway is a committed vegetarian and fashionista, so we know she’s got something gorgeous and kind up her sleeves…if she’s wearing any.

Check back in post-Oscars for a review of the best of the best in eco and cruelty-free fashion.

Find Jill on Twitter @jillettinger

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