How to Make A Ballet Bun

Did you ever wonder how ballerinas can leap about the stage and seemingly defy gravity in various, graceful positions, and yet their hair stays perfectly in place? Recently, I discovered the secrets, thanks to WikiHow



Ballerina Bun:



First, gather some hair tools, including a brush, coated elastic pony holders, and no slip hair bands. Scunci makes some great, No-Slip Grip ties and accessories, and they're also a sponsor of the American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive program for aspiring dancers.



You don't have to be a ballerina to make a ballerina bun. Here's how:



First, brush your hair smoothly.





Make a smooth ponytail, being sure there aren't any lumps, and secure with a coated ponytail holder.





Spray hair with a quick-drying hairspray (the advice sisters have reviewed dozens, on our What Works Beauty, Cosmetics & Fashion review column, so check out the ARCHIVES). Then smooth your hair (now coated with hairspray)with your hand, smoothing any wisps up and into the bun.



Put an extra rubber band around your ponytail, just for extra security. It is important to have a strong foundation for your bun so it doesn't fall down.

Separate hair into 2 equal sections.Separate your ponytail in half.

Twist one section.Take one half and twist the whole strand together, tightly.

Twist it around & pin it. Tightly wind the strand of hair around the ponytail holder, as if curling around it, not over it. You should probably use heavy-duty hairpins such as Scunci Bobby Pins to hold up your hair. They even come in pastels like blue and pink, to coordinate with matching Scuunci No-Slip Grip hairbands, just for fun. If your hair is long and havey, use an actual hair pin versus a thinner, bobby pin, for better hold. Securely fasten the hair. You can do this by putting a bobby pin or hairpin in the bun, clockwise: 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, and 9 o'clock. If the first half of your bun feels a little shaky, put more bobby pins in where desired.



Repeat these same steps for the second half of your ponytail.



For extra security, cover your bun with a hair net that matches your hair color. If you wish, add a thin hairband for color and additional control.



Lightly spritz your hair again with hairspray, smoothing any wispies, or frizzies once again.




Another take on the ballerina bun is the braided bun. Here's how:


Braided Bun:

Brush all of your hair to smooth it out and gather at the nape of your neck and secure your gathered hair with an elastic.

Braid your hair from the elastic, down, leaving the last 2 inches at the end unbraided.

Fold the braided section up, leaving the unbraided section free at the top. Secure carefully with a few bobbi or hair pins. For long braids, you can wrap the braid around the base of your ponytail.

TIPS: The ponytail's height will determine where a bun lies, of course. Most buns look elegant just below the crown of the head. If your hair layered, you will have to pin down the layers that can't reach the bun with additional pins or clips. I like the thin, No-Slip Grip Scunci ones because they're inexpensive, stay put, and are comfortable.






Visit www.scunci.com for more information on products, or your local drugstore or beauty supply.