High bun Pictorial

4 Steps To A Quick and Easy Bun

Who doesn't love a bun lol? It's quick, easy, low manipulation and there's so many different ways you can do them. In a previous post I showed you guys 5 quick buns that I've done with her hair. No matter how they end up, I usually use the same steps to achieve each one. This post will walk-you through the process, and the products, of a simple high bun.

Step 1

Refresh

*Spray hair with water and aloe vera mix

*Apply "Strawberry Custard Moisturizer" to scalp only

*Smooth "Bigger Is Butter" whipped shea over the length of her hair

**Throughout this process I use my hands to separate and lightly finger detangle her hair.

In the above picture you'll see that her hair is stretched from a previous bun. For the 3-5 days that she wears a bun I'll usually give her hair a quick spray at night and re bun in the morning. Now that I am creating a new style I take the time to FULLY refresh her hair.

Step 2

Smooth & Secure

With this much hair, achieving a smooth ponytail can take almost just as much time as any other style. I use the hair bean to start the process of getting her hair in the direction I want. Then I follow up with a hard bristle brush to smooth the outer layer . If her hair starts to dry out during the process I just give it a quick spray. Lastly I use a no snag hair elastic to secure the ponytail where I want it. For a high bun I try to line up the pony with the the top of her ear.

Step 3

Section & Twist

At this point you can be creative. I chose to do two large twists, but you can do a single twist, braids of different sizes, or even leave the hair loose for more volume in your bun. Notice her hair isn't completely tangle free or super smooth. I think her buns look better when they have a little texture.

Step 4

Wrap & Pin

Just like step 3, there is no "right way" to do this part. I usually play around with wrapping the twists in different directions until I'm satisfied. A few bobby pins keep everything in place and WALAH-there you have it, a simple and cute high bun! 

**For sleek, laid edges I  use a bit more of the whipped shea along with a little water, then tie on a satin scarf for 10-15 minutes.

Products & Tools

*Water

*Aloe Vera juice

*Strawberry Custard for Girls

*Bigger Is Butter (whipped shea butter)

via "Natural Kids Rock Too"

*Hair Bean

*Hard bristle brush

*No snag hair elastics

*Bobby pins