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  • Question
    How can I make a neat bun?
    Christine George
    Master Hair Stylist & Colorist
    Christine George is a Master Hairstylist, Colorist, and Owner of Luxe Parlour, a premier boutique salon based in the Los Angeles, California area. Christine has over 23 years of hair styling and coloring experience. She specializes in customized haircuts, premium color services, balayage expertise, classic highlights, and color correction. She received her cosmetology degree from the Newberry School of Beauty.
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    Expert Answer
    It really helps if you find a sock or donut form to help shape your bun.
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    How do you make the perfect messy bun?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Pull your hair into a ponytail. Twist the ends of the ponytail a few times to bring the strands together, then wrap them around the ponytail loosely. Secure with a few bobby pins, then use your fingers to spread and soften the bun, allowing some short pieces to come loose.
  • Question
    How do you make a simple bun?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    You can create a simple bun by starting with a ponytail. Then, twist the tail together until it forms a rope. Wrap it around the base of the ponytail and pin it in place.
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    How do you use a hair donut?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Make a ponytail and pull the ends through the center of the donut, sliding it all the way to the scalp. Divide the ponytail into 4-6 sections and wrap each one over the edge of the donut, overlapping as needed to cover the donut completely. Secure with bobby pins.
  • Question
    How do you make a donut bun with a sock?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Start with a ponytail. Then, cut the toes off of the sock and roll it end to end to make a donut. Wrap the ends of your hair around the donut, and roll down, spreading the hair out to cover the sock
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    Do I have to use bobby pins?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    If you are using a doughnut form or sock you may not need to add bobby pins, but I would always recommend it. They will hold the shape in place and make it feel more secure. Apply them in crisscrossing x-shapes to ensure they don't slide around.
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    My hair is too short and the bun form I am using is too big. What should I do?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Expert Answer
    The easiest solution is to make yourself a new form. Use an ankle sock or a cut leg from a nylon to make a smaller form.
  • Question
    Will it come out neat and tidy and secure?
    Community Answer
    It depends on how well you end up doing the bun. Practice a few times to get more comfortable with the process. When you are ready, use hairspray to get the neatest look.
  • Question
    Which method is easiest for a beginner to try?
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    I personally feel like the second method works better. From experience, the first one is easier to mess up, and more likely to cause tangles.
  • Question
    I usually wear a donut bun for gymnastics competitions, but when I do my tumbling, it always becomes a bit loose. How can I make it stay tight?
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    Use more bobby pins and hair spray. It will seem like you're using too much, but it will result in a tighter bun. The thicker your hair is, the more of both you will need to use.
  • Question
    How can I deal with hairs that stick out from my bun?
    Community Answer
    Use hairspray and smooth the hair down with your hands. Use bobby pins to pin larger strands of hair down.
  • Question
    How do I put the elastic band over the donut bun without having any hair sticking out?
    Community Answer
    Make sure you cover the full donut bun, then get an elastic band and put it over the hair that's on the donut bun.
  • Question
    Where do I get donuts?
    Community Answer
    You can usually find them in the hair product aisles in supermarkets, pharmacies, and department stores. If none are available in your local area, they are readily available online.
  • Question
    How can I make a bun without a sock or donut?
    Community Answer
    Just make a ponytail and twist your hair and then wrap it around your ponytail.
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    Will a black donut bun work with dirty blonde hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it will work, but not as well as a blonde donut bun. Just make sure you have evenly spread your hair around it to hide the donut, and it will be fine.
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    Can you use elastic bands if your doughnuts are too big for hair bobbles?
    Community Answer
    Yes, as long as you don't do it too tight, otherwise the elastic band might harm your hair by pulling it.
  • Question
    How can I make a bun with a donut if I have long, thick hair?
    Community Answer
    You have to roll it enough, and use a lot of hairspray and bobby pins. I have long, thick hair, and the first method works better because it makes a large bun, but doesn't look like I have two buns in my hair.
  • Question
    What can I use in place of hairspray?
    Community Answer
    You can use water because when it dries, the hair will stay in place. You can also use hair clips, bobby pins, or hair elastics.
  • Question
    If I want to make one of these buns with my curly hair (type 3 b/c) do I have to take the 2 hours to straighten it? Or is there a better method with my hair type?
    Community Answer
    Use the texture of your hair to your advantage when you are rolling it into the donut bun. Bobby pins will probably be a must, though.
  • Question
    Will this work on African or African-American hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes, just make sure to straighten it or blow dry it straight so it's easier to handle.
  • Question
    How can I make a donut bun with dirty hair?
    Community Answer
    You need to wash it or dry shampoo and hairspray it. Make sure that it isn't very oily, as that could mess up your bun.
  • Question
    Can I make the bun a messy bun in any way to get a cool casual look?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. Do it the exact same as shown, but then at the end you can pull out some stands of hair if you want for a messier look.
  • Question
    What should I do? I have shoulder length hair and I want to do the two hairbands.
    Community Answer
    You could do a low bun, or select hair extensions, depending on what color hair you have.
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    My hair is just above shoulder length and quite thick. Which method would you recommend is best for me?
    Community Answer
    The second method, because the first can get messy. It might also be too short for the first method
  • Question
    How do I do a donut bun without bobby pins?
    Caitlyn Reichenbaugh
    Community Answer
    All you have to do is use an extra hair tie. Simply put it around the bun when it is all finished.
  • Question
    What happens if you don't have big enough hair ties?
    Community Answer
    Then you'll need to get yourself bigger hair ties to pull off this look.
  • Question
    How do you make a simple bun?
    Community Answer
    Pull your hair into high ponytail and secure it with a hair tie. Twist it into a rope, then wrap it around the base. Secure it with another hair tie and bobby pins. For more ideas, check out How to Do a Quick and Easy Hair Bun .
  • Question
    How do I make a messy bun?
    Community Answer
    Gather your hair like making a ponytail, then twist it into a rope. Keep twisting until it coils in on itself, then wrap it into a bun. Secure the bun at the base with a hair tie. For more ideas, read How to Make a Messy Bun .
  • Question
    How can I do it without having lumps?
    Community Answer
    You can try to brush it smoother first, and then form the bun.
  • Question
    Can I make my curly hair go into a donut bun without bobby pins?
    Community Answer
    Yes. It might be a little harder, but something that helps is to tuck any loose strands of hair under the bun. If you do this and add a little hairspray, it will probably hold for a few hours.
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