Q&A for How to Make a Ballet Bun

The bobby pins shouldn't go in the bun. They should be placed at the bottom near the base of the ponytail. Simply insert the open part of the bobby pin through the section of the bun's base that you want to secure, and push it all the way through so that it isn't visible.

A ballet bun can be worn with or without a fringe. The fringe can be worn freely without the use of bobby pins or hair clips. If you don't want to wear your fringe, you can slick it into your ponytail using water, hairspray, or gel, and then continue forming your bun.

To keep the hair out of a dancer's face when they are dancing, and to make them look presentable.

Yes, it will just be a bit harder. Try not twisting it and just wrap it around the ponytail holder.

Of course! Use any clips and decorations you want, but make sure you do this after you've really locked the bun down tightly on your head.

It needs to be long enough to be able to get into a ponytail.

Yes. It is definitely possible. You just need to add quite a lot of pins and try to make it as flat as possible. Make sure to use hairspray and a net if it still doesn't feel secure enough.

Put your hair in a tail and wrap the braids around the elastic. If you French braid your hair in two, braid them closer together and put an elastic around them at the nape of your neck, then wrap one braid around clockwise and the other counter-clockwise. Pin as needed.

Tie your hair into a ponytail and put the doughnut over it. Spread you hair evenly on the doughnut, doing your best to cover it all. Carefully put a hair tie over it, and make sure your bun looks OK. Bobby pin the hair sticking out.

Yes, you can, although you might find it easier to straighten your hair first.

Yes you can just simply wrap your ponytail around in a bun. Then, place a hairnet over it, and flatten it out. Then apply hairpins all around.

You can buy them at your local beauty shop or Walgreens, Target, etc.

Your hair just has to be long enough to pull back into a pony tail and twist around, but the longer your hair is, the easier it is to pull up. If your hair is too short to do this, ask your dance company (if you dance) if you can just pull it back in a tight ponytail.

Bobby pins are easier, if you use clips your hair can become more bumpy.

Yes, you can. The hairspray gives the bun a tighter hold, and gets rid of small pieces of hair that were not tied up in the bun. If you don't use hairspray, the bun will be less secure and less neat, but it will still work.

You could buy a hair net at a dance supply store or hair department. It's best to buy a hair net which is the same color as your hair.

It depends on what your physical activity is. If you are running it will not stay in very long, maybe 3-4 hours. If you are sitting around, it will last all day.

Yes, I am a ballerina and I have uneven hair. There are YouTube videos for that and that will make it easier.

Twist the other half around the other side of the bun, as shown in step #6. Pin flyaways in place, and proceed with tutorial.

Well, bobby pins are great, but you could just do a messy bun. It looks great with curly hair, and you don't need bobby pins for a messy bun!

Put some hair spray on and it will stay.

It is recommended to use hairspray so that it will keep the bun in place longer.

If you do want your toddler to use hairspray, I would use something labled child safe, without bad chemicals.

Try looking on YouTube. Since your hair might be more slippery, try dry shampoo to make it easier to work with.

The shape of your head doesn’t really matter. You can put the ponytail anywhere on your head, top, middle, etc. Follow the tutorial and see if you can make it work.

Use a "donut," or tie it into a ponytail and then twist the hair and make it into a bun. You can also use hair ties or bobby pins to secure the bun.

You can use bobby pins/hair clips to secure your daughter's hair during her dance.

Make your bun with damp hair. It won't hold very long, but it will look better this way.

Wet your hair before putting it up. Not just damp, but not dripping either.

Follow the steps above, and when it's time to put your hair in a bun, flip your head down (so it's easier) and use elastic ties.