the cleanest, most simple updo. always sophisticated and elegant.
I have been getting a lot of requests for how to do a bun, so here it is friends!
I always find that doing this updo is most effective when you use day old hair. It also works the best when your hair style was previously curly-wavy/ or even curled with a curling iron. The extra oil and texture from the curl help add dimension to the bun.
Take your hair, and put in a high ponytail. After doing the look several times, you will start to just know where exactly on your head you like your bun to sit.
Start twisting your hair in a clockwise motion, all the way to the ends.
Once it has been twisted to the very end, start forming a doughnut shape, by manipulating the hair into a circle using the same method (turn hair clockwise)
Once you have made a doughnut, tuck in the ends & loose hairs.
Secure with an elastic band (the thick kind). I wrap the band around the bun, twice- so it is very tight.
Now that the bun is secure, start pulling out your hair, little by little- manipulating the desired thickness of your updo.
I like my bun to look very thick, so I pull out the hairs around the entire circle about an inch, to two inches all the way around.
I always need exactly four bobby pins. two for each side of my bun~ Secure one, by one- on each side just the way you want it to look.
I like making my updo look like it has a little bit of a twist. In my opinion, a full perfect circle like a sock bun can make your look look a little bit “older” if you aren’t careful. I feel that this “twist” shape in the bun makes your look exquisitely modern, and just younger in general.
wet your fingers with a little bit of water, only making your hands damp-and pat & smooth down all stray hairs. Finally, take a fine tooth comb, and comb hairs all around the crown of your hair into place.
voila!
The perfect bun with a lil’ twist.
*quick tip~when wearing an clean swept updo like this one, accessorize very very minimally. Stick to some long dangly statement earrings, and stay away from necklaces of any kind. Let your neckline, and collar bone take center stage!
love wearing this with a mod shift dress, or a boho one like the one above!
This is actually the perfect bun! Great manual. Hope to see you on my Scandinavian lifestyle blog again, it´s in English now:) Have a great day!
Thank you inner-outerbeauty! I must take a peek, asap! Thank you for following me! xO~!
Wooww it looks really perfect! Thanks for sharing! great post.
xoxo from München
La Vie Quotidienne
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Thank you La vie! xo!
Your hair is perfect for buns, looks great!
xo, Yi-chia
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Love the tutorial. If I don’t have a sock in it, I can never get my bun to look right!
Creamy
Try it my way once- you never know- it might work without a sock!! =)
wow amazing!! I need to try it at home 🙂
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I’m in love with buns this season
I know, i can’t get enough~! xo!
This is such an amazing tutorial! I really struggle with top-knots because my hair is so fine, but this tutorial is so simple that I think i can try it! I love what you’re wearing here too, the color is so pretty on your body!
Alexandra xo
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you’re so pretty! flawless make-up too 🙂
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Awe your so sweet becks! thank you for the compliment!!! xO!
aw you look so pretty with this look, i never feel like i can pull of all of my hair back like that
-jessica
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Thank you Jessica! Try it one time, you never know!!
i wonder if my hair will work with this. i have shorter, thick hair….
Hi T! Next time I see you, Ill try it on you myself. Then we will know for sure! See you soon! xoxo
you are beautiful! Nice blog. 🙂
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awe Thank you Jelisaveta!!! xoxo!
I LOVE how your hair turns out in this particular style! I have so much hair, too many layers, and too much frizz that I can’t ever get this bun-look quite right 🙁 Love your blog!
Hi T!!! Awe thank you!!! xO!
That bun is perfection! You look amazing 😉
XO
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Love the clean updo. Nice having hair away from the face to fuss with especially with a kid. I am even more impressed with
thanks Cindy~ xO!
You bun with a twist looks so neat but as you say modern too!I remember having the ultra-neat classic bun when I did ballet!
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the ultra-neat one is awesome too! i figure my way works more for my style hehe. Thank you for following me! xO!
It’s perfect. And with your flawless skin (seriously wow!) it is absolute perfection.
Awe thank you susan, you’re so sweet!!! I’m going to do a more detailed post about my skincare/make up powder I use on my face shortly. I actually shared my little secret to even skin tone, I am convinced it’s why I’m getting so many compliments lately~ take a look!! =)-> http://www.thehautecookie.com/skin-care-regimen/
Beautiful classic bun and simple chic outfit
thanks LIsa! xO!
love your hair~ pure perfection! i don’t think my hair could do that…too many yucky layers! love love love that dress!
Thank you J!!! Miss you! xO!
I’m a new reader, I saw this post and I found it amazing! I usually do this type of bun, and I’m agree with you: NO earrings or necklace at all :)))
Love your style,
cheers fron Italy,
Love
Cristina