Got bad hair? Sock it up!
How to maintain the perfect bun
Kalia Stallings rocks a perfectly sleek sock bun.
October 17, 2013
It is so difficult to maintain a perfect bun and the process can be strenuous and time consuming. The potential bun tilts, falls out or altogether looks deformed.
What if I told you there was a way to eliminate this arduous process? A miraculous solution has been found: the sock bun.
At Claire’s, bun donuts of all colors and sizes sit on the back rack. Prices vary from $4 to $9 depending on the size of the actual accessory.
If money is an issue, there is another solution: Make your own bun donut out of a actual sock. Yea that’s right, hence the name “Sock bun.” You may be wondering, how on earth is a sock going to form a perfectly set bun? Well, to eliminate the confusion, here are some simple tips.
1) Start with a knee sock (preferably the color of your hair)
2) Cut the toes off of the sock, leaving two open ends.
3) Roll one end of the sock all the way to the other end, to form a donut shape.
Now the fun begins- forming the bun.
1) Pull the hair straight back into a ponytail.
2) Pull the ponytail through the hole in the sock donut, so that the base sits on top of the head.
3) Evenly distribute the hair around the sock, making sure to cover every inch of the base.
4) Place a loose hair tie around the base of the bun to keep the hair in the form of the bun (excess hair will be present around the bun once the hair tie is applied).
5) Part the excess hair into two pieces and twist each piece.
6) Wrap both sections of twisted hair around the base of the bun, covering the hair tie.
7) Bobby pin the hair to the bun to prevent hair from coming loose.
8) After the hair is pinned, the bun is complete!
Hailey Shughart • Nov 4, 2013 at 7:38 pm
Although I do believe this is a very good and affordable idea, I would not do it to my own hair. I prefer the messy bun approach. I think that it gives a more comfortable, laid back feel.
Amira Williams • Oct 30, 2013 at 10:30 am
Even though I can’t replicate this style due to my short hair, I still think that this is a creative and inexpensive way to style your bun, instead of spending money on bun donuts. I never thought that you could use a sock as a substitute for a hair donut! Very insightful!
Amanda Corrao • Oct 17, 2013 at 10:09 pm
I actually tried the sock bun & it works. & Its not that much work. Its a great idea. Theres no need to spend money when all you need is a sock. Great way of explaining the steps, they werent confusing at all. Ill have to do this hairstyle more often. !