Top Bun How-To
June 7, 2011 § 28 Comments
Here is a how-to on one of my favorite go-to hairstyles: the top bun. My version of it is a voluminous one instead of a tight ballerina style bun. If you can’t get the volume you want in the bun because of shorter hair or you just really want to pump it up, try adding a hair piece into the ponytail.
Step 1: Start with semi-dirty hair. I always find myself doing this up-do on hair that otherwise won’t look good down. However if you are in the mood for this and your hair is clean, try spraying in some hairspray and brushing it out, or add in a texturizer like Matrix or John Masters Organics.
Step 2: Take the top portion of your hair (from the crown forward) and tease all over, sides included. You want volume on all sides of the bun so teasing is definitely necessary.
Step 3: Carefully put your hair into a ponytail on the top of your head, taking precautions to gently smooth and not deflate the volume you just created with the teasing. If you need to, double up on the hair bands so your ponytail feels secure.
Step 4: Take the ponytail and tease the whole thing. This is essential so that your bun is full.
Step 5: Gently smooth the ponytail and twist it around into a bun. Then wrap another hair band around the bottom of the bun.
Step 6: Take 4 large bobby pins and insert one each on the front, back and sides of the bun. Add any more necessary in order to make the bun feel secure. I use the large ones so that I can go through the sides of the bun and into the hair bands in the center, for extra stay power.
Step 7: Hairspray all over and voila! Don’t worry if there are some wispy pieces left out, they only make it better. Leave as is or decorate with cute accents like headbands and flowers!
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great tutorial!
it looks great molliee!! i can’t wait to try it!
looking good molliee! thanks for the cute tutorial ~ i love these! 😉
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i really love the top bun – especially when it get really hot out and my hair is a complete disaster – really cute xx
great tutorial and it looks so great on you! My hair is too short to do this but I might take your advice and try adding a hairpiece into my ponytail!
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yes try the hairpiece!
You make it look so easy!
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Very cool! I am definitely gonna try this!
Cuuute hair style!!
Wish my hair was long enough for it .
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CUTE!
Lovely!
hi darling. you have a wonderful blog. love this tutorial
thanks for sharing
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It is easy! Your hair is bealtyful!
i love the progression from the first to last picture. great tutorial.
I wish I had long hair! Lovely tutorial.
Wow, it looks super easy and chic! I never wear my hair up unless I’m taking a shower though. But you look cute! xoxoxoo
great post! i will have to try this!
How pretty is the end result?! Love it. I usually flip my hair over and tie it together to create a super-messy bun. I’ll have to give this a try!
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I always love tutorials on hair because most of the time I just throw my hair up and then can’t get it back that way again, haha! I will definitely try this next time I put my hair up for a night out…especially in the hot weather out here! Thanks Molliee!
WOW,thanks for this tutorial!!!I will try it soon!You look gorgeous!
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love it! too bad my hair is wavy and weird right now (it’s relaxed from my normally crazy curls). But i bet I could pull it off if I straightened it!
Uhhhhh I just cut off my hair and i miss my bun SO MUCH!!! This post just made me sad! haha!
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I’ll definitely try this the next time I straighten my hair. I tried with curly hair once but it just looked like a bird’s nest gone wrong eek!
Love the length of your hair. But this look is just perfect for the summer heat.
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Ohh, I am SO glad I found your blog! My sister and I have been searching for a bun tutorial that is justtt the right one. We’ve found a few, but I love yours because it’s not so “tight” looking. It’s more relaxed and natural – not pinned to your head!
Thanks for sharing, doll!
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Marissa
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Love this!!!!
I love buns, but my fine hair always ends up slipping. I never thought to use the large bobby pins instead of 100 small ones. Brilliant!