[Pics] The Lupita Effect? Black Women are Rocking West African-Style High Buns

Lupita Nyong’o’s sky high sculpted updo may have sparked a trend after she rocked the look at the 2016 Met Gala. The updo was inspired by singer Nina Simone as well as traditional West African styles.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Lupita Nyong'o attends the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 02: Lupita Nyong’o attends the Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Lately, women have been rocking the dramatic high bun. Whether you call it a ninja bun or a cone bun, one thing is for certain – the style is an eye catcher! Take a look at 18 sky high buns that certainly caught our eye.

She nailed it. 

@chimeedwards

@chimeedwards

Loving the color and faded sides. 

@unicorntails.me

@unicorntails.me

3X

@_gabriellemorris

@_gabriellemorris

The perfect summer style. 

@jourdanparis

@jourdanparis

Angles. 

@miss_bettyboop

@miss_bettyboop

Monochromatic. 

@touchedbyty_

@touchedbyty_

Simplicity. 

@sweetdarkiee_

@sweetdarkiee_

She took it to the next level. 

@hairbyprincess

@hairbyprincess

Double trouble. 

@royalimagestudio

@royalimagestudio

Actually, red heads have more fun. 

@libbybsosweet

@libbybsosweet

She makes the side swoop look chic. 

@shayes_dvine_perfection

@shayes_dvine_perfection

The hair jewelry is a nice touch. 

@shiettaslays

@shiettaslays

Her highlight and bun are both on fleek. 

@jezra_m

@jezra_m

Details. 

@hisandhersunisexsalon

@hisandhersunisexsalon

She’s showing us how its done. 

@beauty_by_namy

@beauty_by_namy

Gorgeous. 

@__melanin_made

@__melanin_made

So unique. 

@thequeenofyarnlocs

@thequeenofyarnlocs

Photo shoot ready. 

@ashley.sierra

@ashley.sierra

Ladies, would you rock this unique bun?