Holding the center of the bun, push the loose hair ends around the bun to create a smoother look.Once you have completed step number six, follow these steps: Howeverif you have long or thicker hair, it can be hard to tuck all of the loose ends under the bun so I have provided another option instead of securing with the hair tie and twisting the ends around the bun. Here is a great YouTube tutorial that I found online to help you use the doughnut: It looks neater and more like a ballet/dance bun. Try to tuck the loose ends of your ponytail under your bun rather than twisting the chunk around your hair. Spray some hairspray over your hair to give smooth finish.Use a thin Hair net with an elastic edge and place over the entire bun to give neat secure look.Tuck the loose ends of the you hair under the bun.Place a hair tie the same color as your hair around the bun to secure.

Spread the hair from your ponytail in every direction (like a water fountain) over the doughnut to cover it.

Pull the ponytail through the bun doughnut so the donut is sitting at your head and the ponytail is hanging through the opening.

If there are still some bumps in your hair then spray some hairspray and use comb to smooth them out.

Bun doughnuts also come in a range of sizes so you can pick one that suits the length and thickness of your hair. The doughnut that you chose to use for your bun should be as close to the color of your hair as possible so that you will not be able to see it. If any of your hair doesn’t reach the bun, twist small sections of loose hair and secure them with bobby pins (ridged side down) or triangular snap clips that match your hair color.Ī traditional ballet bun is very simple and easy to do! It looks elegant on stage and will complete your ballerina look!īun doughnuts have become the latest craze in fashion and are now being used more often in dancing too.

Use a smoothing brush and a small amount of hair gel or spray to get rid of any wispy hairs around the hairline.

Then, “scoop” a bit of the scalp hair with the tips as you direct the pin into the base of the bun, parallel to the head. When anchoring the bun with hairpins, direct each pin down toward the scalp at the edge of the bun, grabbing some bun hair. Unlike a bobby pin, which is designed to grab hair with the ridged side down, the hairpin goes in flat.

U-shaped hairpins are best for holding a bun in place.

Use a hair net that matches your hair color over your ballet bun to contain any stray ends. If your hair is short or heavily-layered, it helps if your hair is slightly damp.If your bun sticks out like a doorknob, you are probably wrapping the end of your ponytail too close to the elastic.

Press your hand flat on top of the bun as you wrap the hair to prevent it from getting too high.If using the ponytail “twist” technique, continuously twist your ponytail tightly as you wrap it around your ponytail bun to keep stray ends from breaking free.You can also spray your hairpins with hairspray so they will grip your hair more effectively. If your hair is very thin and fine, use hairspray and a bit of teasing to give your ponytail some volume and texture.Brush your hair back into a tight ponytail-position it on your head wherever you want the finished bun-and secure with a hair elastic. A secure bun starts with a secure ponytail.Bun Doughnut, bun socks, bun wrings (optional accoutrements)īut no matter how you create it, a classic ballet bun must be well-secured, smooth and neat-here are seven tips to give your bun the prima ballerina treatment:.Strong hold hairspray – Aquanet is great.The most popular bun-making techniques involve twisting and wrapping your ponytail into a bun shape (some dancers with shorter hair use a small donut-shaped sock!). The ballet bun is also practical way for dancers to keep their hair up, out of their eyes and close to their head so that it doesn’t interfere with turningand spotting. It is especially important for competitions where you are being judged not only on your dancing, but your grooming and appearance too. Hair is an important part of practice or a performance– just like make-up or your costume.

Cute pins for ballet dancers