I remember growing up, watching my cousin always make the perfect ballerina bun and me always wishing I could do the same with my hair. There seemed to be a science to the chic and go-to-do look, that I just couldn’t master, so I just settled for messy ponytails instead. But, now that everyone from my little 4-year-old cousins to Blue Ivy’s mama have returned to the bun trend, I thought I’d might take a try at mastering it.
So here’s what I did:
- Took an old sock and cut off the bottom part and rolled it up into the shape of a doughnut.
- Pulled my hair up into a high ponytail.
- Pulled my hair through the center of the doughnut/sock. I left a enough out to fold under.
- I folded my hair under the sock
- Then, I pushed through the center of the sock and rolled it down until it was on my head.
- I used hair pins and styling gel, to secure any loose hairs.
If you’re looking for perfection, the technique will require a little patience and I would advise not rocking it on a windy day. I’d like to think messy buns show personality though.
So, I want to hear from you. What do you think of the bun trend? Would you try a sock bun? What other techniques have you tried to get the perfect bun?
Feature Friday :: Vanity Rich 3 Year Anniversary#Vanity3 || The Jefferson Spa
VanityRich.com will be turning three in two weeks, and to celebrate and especially thank all of my followers, I’ll be giving away goodies throughout the day on Saturday, April 21st. So make sure you stay tuned on facebook and twitter for additional info.
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