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QuestionWhat methods do you recommend if I want fluffy and messy-looking hair?Shun Pittman is a Master Cosmetologist, Author, Owner, and Founder of Corps d’Elite Salon and Corps d’Elite Beauty. With over 25 years of international experience, she is dedicated to and specializes in providing luxury salon services to all hair types and textures and every skin tone and shade. Her services include hair conditioning treatments, cutting, coloring, styling, extensions, and makeup application. Shun has experience working with, coaching, training, and mentoring beauty professionals from multiple companies including L'Oréal, Wella, Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Redken, Big Sexy Hair, and Toni & Guy. She is also a host for national and local media outlets and her work has been featured in The Washingtonian, The Cheddar Network, and WJLA Good Morning Washington's Beauty and Fashion Police segments. Shun is the author of “50 Things Your Hairdresser Wants YOU to Know (and a few things we don’t...)".The foundation for any hairstyle is a great haircut. Starting off with a great haircut, no matter the length, is always going to make the hair look its best. What will help keep that messy look intact is a light to medium hold hairspray.
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QuestionHow do I create a nice hairstyle for long hair?Community AnswerYou could just make a bun, and start pulling some threads, even loosen it up. Then you are done.
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QuestionHow do I do a perfect bun?Community AnswerOnce you get the hang of it, it will be perfect. Practice makes perfect.
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QuestionCan someone post tips for hair that goes past one's rear? I've got about 4 feet of hair.Community AnswerThis article is fit for any length of hair. If it keeps falling, use a thick hair band.
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QuestionIs it better to use a bun net?Community AnswerIt depends on why you're putting your hair up. For example, if you were doing physical activity, you would probably want a net on your bun to secure it. However, if you are wearing it for leisure or for going out somewhere, it's okay to skip the net because it looks good when it's a little messy.
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QuestionDoes this work for curly hair?Community AnswerIt probably will. If not, try flat ironing your hair before making the bun.
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QuestionI have about 3 feet of really long and really thick hair. How can I keep the buns I make from falling down?Rainbow in Your CloudCommunity AnswerPut your hair in a high ponytail first. Also, a little secret: messy and high buns work very well when your hair is getting greasy. The oil helps hold up the bun. Remember to hairspray the bun.
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QuestionHow long is extremely long hair?Rainbow in Your CloudCommunity AnswerExtremely long hair is usually past the waist or belly button, at least 1 and a half feet.
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QuestionHow do I make a messy bun suitable for work? Messy buns are like the only thing other than a ponytail I can do.Community AnswerMake it a tight bun so it looks more professional. Wind your hair tightly into the coiled bun shape, and then secure it with a strong hair tie or discreet scrunchie so it stays in place.
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QuestionWhat if I have braids?Community AnswerIt still works. But if you have long nails, try not to get them caught in the braids. It could ruin all the hard work.
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QuestionHow do you make a bun with thick hair? Mine is really thick and I have to put it in a bun for ballet class. What should I do?Community AnswerTo make a bun, you have to make a ponytail. Next you pull a bit of hair out of the bun and wrap it around the ponytail. Stick a pin through the hair.
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QuestionI have 2½ or 3 feet of long, thick, Indian hair, so buns don't really work for me. Do you have any other methods of making a bun?Community AnswerUse the search bar at the top of this page, and type in "Make a Hair Bun". You will be referred to many wikiHow articles about making buns. You'll find something helpful.
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