MESSY BUN, BALLERINA BUN, SOCK BUN OR SOCK CURLS...

Hair How to:

Ballerina (Sock) Bun and or Sock Curls

Recently we have been seeing buns in the media and all over the hair blogs. There are so many versions of Ballerina Buns, Messy Buns, you name it. This How to will help you create the version of your choice. You can wear a Ballerina Bun in a traditional manner or adjust its placement on the top,back or side, or change it up  to make it stylish, casual, messy or any other variation.

Are you looking for a little hair inspiration? Did you know that you could wear your hair in a high ballerina bun one day and Sock curls the next? Clients are always asking how to create new looks with their long hair, the basic pony tail isn't always enough so here are a few tips and tricks.

First lets take a look at a few bun options:

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton has a look that you can create with the sock bun technique shown later in this post.

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes has got a beautiful updo along with ballerina bun a great way to style the hair. 

1. To get a similar hairstyle spread a generous amount of texturizing cream like Shu Uemura Tsai Creme over  damp hair.
2.  Next blow dry the hair roughly using your hands to get texture.  
3. Finger comb all of the hair up to create a high ponytail. 
4. Secure the ponytail at the place of your choosing on your head. 
5. Twist it around the ponytail in a organic shape  to create a ballerina bun. 
6. Finally spread a dollop of finishing creme' to the palms of your hand and apply it over the hair to finish the look.

Marilyn Teasing Brush

The Ballerina Bun, a classically feminine, no-nonsense topknot. Here’s the easy step by step how-to:

1. Brush hair into a high, tight ponytail and secure with a no-snag elastic band.
   - Tip: A brush with natural and synthetic bristles will untangle while distributing your hair’s natural oils.
2. Spray the pony tail with flexible hairspray and tease with a teasing brush to fluff it up.
3. Wrap the ponytail around itself and secure it with hairpins.
4. Spritz some hairspray all over and run the smooth (non-bristle) side of your brush over the front to smooth out any flyaways.

SOCK BUN STEP BY STEP

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1. Find a clean athletic sock, child's sock or dress sock (pic. 3), depending on the length of your hair and the amount of curl you desire, cut off the toe (pic. 4), once that is done role sock into a donut shape.
2. To create sock curls or create a second day or evening look apply texturizing lotion or volumizing Mousse to your hair and rough dry your hair to 90%, thoroughly dry hair if you only want to wear it for the day.
3. Decide the placement of your bun and comb hair into ponytail in desired location,do not wrap the ponytail holder too tight as it will cause a kink in your hair when you take it down for sock curls. Use a comb to create a sleek look and your fingers to create a looser look.
4. Grab the hair in your ponytail and place inside the donut hole (pic. 5).
5. Wrap the ends around the donut (pic. 6).
6. Roll your hair down the ponytail (pic. 7).
7. You can stop here or us hair pins to flatten the bun slightly. Do not use hairpins if you plan to have sock curls on the second day.
8. For sock curls take a second sock with the toe cut out and after you have rolled your hair into the sock bun, pull the sock over the entire bun. This will keep all of your hair in place and prevent it from falling out and frizzing while you sleep.
9. Allow your hair to dry completely before unrolling the bun.
10. Unroll bun and use your fingers to brush through your hair, you can use a brush if desired.
11. Apply finishing product to the palm of your hand and run through the mid lengths and ends to create separation and a finished look.

Practice! It will take a few times to  figure out the rhythm of rolling your hair into the sock. Go slowly and make sure your ends are tucked in nicely or they will look crimped. If you have layers, you’ll have to pull them into the bun as you go. For more curl use two buns, one on the crown of your head and one below that on the back of your head. When you first try this you may need to touch the curls up with a curling iron, remember practice makes perfect, or thats what my mom told me.....

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