Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Sleek Top Bun Tutorial

There's so much buzz about a messy bun, which I do love, but sometimes you want to feel a little more refined and classy, sort of channel a little Audrey Hepburn perhaps?

I got a few emails after my last Playgrounds & Lollipops post on my bun and how I achieved it.  Believe it or not, that day was the first time I had tried that type of bun and it ended up being quite easy and simple.  Let me show you how.
You want the pony to be right on top of your head, in the center
Loop your rubber band 2-3 times and on the last loop make sure to NOT pull it all the way through
You'll have a little Snooki bump up front but don't worry we'll fix that
This is how we make it more sleek and refined, by wrapping that extra hair around your rubber band
You don't have to wrap every single strand of hair around the rubber band, it can look a little messy in the back, the bun will hide it.
I use 3-4 bobby pins.  
Once complete take a look and spray any extra strands in place
And now after finding a new way to wear my hair, I will over do the heck out of this style until I get sick of it.  I am a stage one clinger when it comes to finding something new I love.  ;)

Please let me know if you try it! 

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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I love how, in the last picture, you look like you are saying...
    "ahhh. that's perfect. im so pretty. like a pretty pretty princess."


    Bwahahaha.
    I tease.

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  2. MelissaMarch 30, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    It looks good on you! I'll try but I'm not sure I can pull it off...at least not until I get these bangs trimmed by a professional to straighten out my mess.

    P.S. I have those same Amy Butler towels and I love them! So cheery : )

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  3. JackieMarch 30, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    So cute!!! Am definitely going to try this out. I agree, messy buns are okay, but a polished bun looks so much more put together :) xx-Jackie

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  4. grey rose (they/them)March 30, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    looks simple enough, and super cute on YOU!
    thanks for the tip, girl;)

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  5. Handbags*and*PigtailsMarch 30, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    It looks cute but I dont know if I can pull it off with all the layers my hair is sportin right now. We'll see.
    And on a weird side note, I LOVE those orange/white towels in the background. Great pops of color!
    XO,
    Sarah

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  6. Heather @ Life Made LovelyMarch 30, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    that is so cute, it almost makes me want to have long hair. ;)

    i wanna see more pics of your lou. it looks cute in there!

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  7. JulesMarch 30, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    And now after finding a new way to wear my hair, I will over do the heck out of this style until I get sick of it. I am a stage one clinger when it comes to finding something new I love.

    This made me laugh out loud, mainly because I'm the same person. Just what I needed since I don't feel all that great today. You look beautiful! :)

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  8. Mandy @ In the Fashion LaneMarch 30, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I am with Jules...I was laughing out loud because I can totally hear you say it in my head. Looks FAB my darling. Just. Like. You.

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  9. Shannan MartinMarch 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I agree with Rach - You look so pretty! I'ma try this one.

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  10. ragamuffinbeautiesMarch 30, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    S to the EXY! Just got a trim/style, so glad I didn't chop it off, marking this for motivation!

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