How to put your hair into a BUN!

With the dance exams fast approaching, we thought it would be a good idea to produce a handy step by step guide (complete with photos) to putting your hair into a bun.

You will need:
- Hair brush and comb
- Ponytail holders (same colour as hair)
- Bun nets
- Hair grips
- Gel and hairspray

1. Brush hair off face and apply gel- hair should be smooth and flat before doing the actual ponytail and bun

 

 

2. Pull hair back tightly and secure in a ponytail that is level with the top of the ears. A neat and tidy ponytail with the hair drawn snugly back is the key to making a good ballet bun

3. Twist hair and coil around the ponytail holder

 

 

4. Use hair grips to hold everything in place. Ensure that the grips hold the hair from the head and hair from the ponytail- this keeps the bun secure and flat to the head.

 

5. Wrap bun net around the coil of hair and add a couple of hairgrips to keep hold of the hairnet.

 

 





 6. Pin back any stray hairs then use hair spray to fix in place

 

 





Be sure to follow these steps before your next ballet class and on exam day!

Thank you to our model Lharanya, for helping us with these photographs!