Q&A for How to Do a Sock Bun with Short Hair

Shoulder length hair would work perfectly with these techniques.

You do not have to use a sock, you can always use a store-bought donut to make your bun. A sock is just a simple way to make the bun.

Yes, donut sponges work as well as sock buns.

Yes, but your bun will come out smaller.

Your hair has to be at least neck length, and you probably want to put your bun at the base of your ponytail.

You can if you want to, for a messier/cuter effect. It's not necessary though.

Yes, if it's long enough. Just clip any hair that can't get in the bun to your hair using bobby pins.

Use a sock corresponding to the thickness you want for your bun.

The sock bun will work with a weave as long as your hair isn't too short; it should reach the bottom of your neck.

Yes, but it will be pretty easy to recognize you are wearing a hairnet. A better option is to apply gel at the start and use hairspray at the end.

You should be able to, it works on pretty much any hair length, but it does depend on your hair texture.

Yes, but you might want to use some extra bobby pins or hairspray if your hair is thick.

Spread the hair as evenly as possible, which may require more bobby pins.

If you do it slowly and gently, it isn't damaging. Since it is simple and protective, it shouldn't hurt your hair.

Most likely. You will probably have to put more work into arranging the hair around it rather than "rolling" it down like you saw in the example GIF though.

Probably not. It would be tricky, seeing as single braids cannot spread all around the sock donut.

It will be fine but will have more stray hairs and be a bit more messy without gel or hairspray.