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?