5 Techniques for Creating a High Bun

5 Techniques for Creating a High Bun

w/Toia Barry

supplies:

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bobby pins

ponytail holder

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brush

your gel of choice

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PREP: brush stretched hair upward & add gel to the edges. Smooth with brush & gather into a ponytail.

Basic Bun

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put your natural hair into a bun & tie the hair down for 15 min or overnight to set it.

attach synthetic hair to your bun & loosely twist around into shape.

pin into place to secure & shape the bun to your liking. don't forget to check all your angles!

secure the hair on one side with pins at the base. roll hair to the other side over natural hair. pin in place.

Side-Rolled Bun

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continue to pin in place and adjust until you have a smooth, round look. then *celebrate* your BOMB do!

start with the hair at the back & secure at the base. roll hair to the front, covering your natural hair. pin in place.

Front-Rolled Bun

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continue to shape the bun by pinning the hair towards the center for a round look that kinda frames the head.

attach hair with the provided rubberband, split hair in two. twist each side. wrap one piece under the other, pin down.

Low Double-Twisted Bun

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bring the other piece over the top to cover natural hair & wrap around in the other direction. pin to secure.

begin the same as the previous style, but wrap the second twist under the first for more height & a slimmer shape.

High Double-Twisted Bun

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adjust as you like and that's it! hope this gave you some inspiration!

stay tuned for more easy yet fabulous protective styles!

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