Q&A for How to Do a Doughnut Bun Without a Doughnut

If you have short hair it might be more difficult, but it depends on how short your hair is. If your hair is long enough to tie in a ponytail and twist it into a circle, then it should work. Otherwise, you'll need to use a fake bun.

Longer hair is the best for these sock buns; just use a larger sock for every 2-3 inches of your hair that goes past your shoulders.

Yes, if it's waist length or longer, it may be difficult, and you may have to deal with messy knots.

Yes, it will actually make it easier. If you have short hair it will be a little harder.

Go to the dollar store for really cheap elastics. Get the "Goody" brand, they are super stretchy and also very cheap.

It depends how long you hair is, and shoulder length hair can use a small sock.

If you want to secure any loose hairs, bobby pins are the best option. But no, they're not necessary.

It should work the same, just tuck any loose curls away with bobby pins. You might just have a particularly large bun.

Give it a try.

If it won't go all the way around, your hair isn't long enough. You might need to get a fake bun, or wait until your hair grows out.

Yes, you can.

Yes, it will. Be sure to use an elastic for the ponytail and one for the bun itself, so that if the bun falls out, you still have a ponytail.

Try to comb out your hair after making the ponytail. This will prevent the tangling.