Do a Sock Bun

The “perfect bun” may seem elusive but with this simple solution, it'll cease to elude you. Using a clean sock to act as your guide, you'll be able to design a fashionable, yet functional, classic bun.

Steps

  1. Select a sock. It's best to use the odd sock that isn't useful anymore; avoid using a sock that's still in regular use. The sock should be ankle or mid-shin length; anything longer risks bunching up. Shorter socks tend to cradle your bun and hold it in place.
    • Select a sock that won’t “shed” or create too many loose threads. You'll be cutting this sock, so if it tends to unravel with loose threads, find another or be prepared to darn the edges.
    • Socks close in color to your hair color work best, as it will blend in more should it peek through your strands.
  2. Cut off the end. Remove the toe-end of the sock using sharp, fabric scissors. Your goal is to create a tube out of the sock, so only cut off as much as is needed to do this. Follow the seam if possible when cutting. That way you will have a cleaner, straighter cut.[1]
  3. Put your hair in a ponytail. Roll up the sock so that it is donut or ring shaped, and slip it over the ponytail. Pull it to the base of the ponytail so that all of the hair is gathered inside of it.
  4. Pull the sock to the ends of your hair. Once all the hair is gathered inside the sock, pull it as close to the ends as you can. Tuck the hair around the side and into the center of the bun.
  5. Roll the sock down. Hold the ends of your hair at the center of the sock and roll the fabric down towards the base of the ponytail. The hair will gather in a ring around the sock. Rotate the sock as you roll it down so that it is completely covered by your hair.
  6. Finish the bun. When the sock has reached the base of the ponytail, tug on the edges and adjust them so that none of the sock can be seen through your hair. Use bobby pins to secure the bun to your scalp if it feels loose or moves around at all. Add a light misting of hairspray, and you're finished.[2]
  7. Finished.



Tips

  • Use wet hair to create a tighter, more professional look. For a messy and casual bun, dry hair works best.
  • If you like to braid your hair at night, don't before attempting a bun: it will make your hair look frizzy.
  • To make your bun look softer and prettier, try leaving out your shorter bang pieces of hair from the bun
  • If you like messy buns, try this without brushing your hair first.
  • Leave half the sock unrolled when you put on the ponytail to prevent flyaways.
  • If you want a neater and more persuasive hair bun, apply hair mousse before wrapping the hair around the sock.
  • Accessorize with a headband and/or ribbons for a unique style!

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/957577/how-to-make-a-sock-bun
  2. ↑ http://www.birchbox.com/magazine/article/how-to-sock-bun-hair-tutorial-in-5-crazy-easy-steps/
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