Ballet Bun 101

HIGH BUN

What you’ll need:

• ·         A brush or comb
• ·         Hair pins
• ·         Hairspray
• ·         A hairnet

How to do it:

• ·         Pull your hair into a high ponytail at the top of your head (follow the growth of your hair from your ears) and use a blush or a comb to brush back any bumps.
• ·         Use some hairspray to secure the hair on the back of your head - that's where it usually starts to fall out.
• ·         (A traditional ballet bun is relatively flat, which is why you won't use a bun donut)
• ·         Start off my twisting your hair in one direction and smooth it out to avoid any bumps.
• ·         Start pinning your hair down at the base of the ponytail and spiral your way around.
• o   If you have straight, or relatively thin hair, regular bobby pins will do the trick. However if you have really curly hair you'll need something a little bigger.
• ·         Spray your bun with a generous amount of hairspray (don't overdo it though!)
• ·         Before your hair dries completely, add your hairnet.
• ·         Do any last minute touch-ups, and enjoy class!

LOW BUN

What you’ll need:

• ·         A brush or comb
• ·         Hair pins
• ·         Hairspray
• ·         A hairnet

How to do it:

• ·         Pull your hair into a low ponytail to the back of your head, about 1 inch from the nape of your neck. Use some hairspray if needed
• ·         Start off by twisting your hair in one direction and use your comb to smooth out any bumps.
• ·         Start pinning your hair down at the base of the ponytail and spiral your way around.
• ·         Secure with a generous amount of hairspray (again, without overdoing it) and add your hairnet.