Sock bun Who doesn't love a gorgeous ballerina bun? While the term "sock bun" may make you cringe, there is no easier way to fake the big bun effect -- especially if you have lifeless, flat strands.
How-to: There are plenty of ways to create the sock bun (proof: the hundreds of tutorials on YouTube), but both Sorbie and Zinno agree the best way is the rolling technique. Using scissors, cut off the toe section of a darkly colored or black sock. Roll sock into a donut shape. Pull hair back into a ponytail and pull the ends of your pony through the hole in the center of the sock. "Spread the tips of your hair over the sock and tuck under, covering the sock," explains Sorbie. Slowly roll the sock down towards the base. With each flip downward, your hair will roll along with the sock, dispersing over the fabric. Pin hair at the base to secure the bun.
There were a bit too many braid styles in here for me, but overall I love these hair ideas. It is always challenging to keep your hair off your neck in a creative and pretty way. It's nice to get some inspiration.
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some of these look good to me
by butterfly11 Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 07:27PM Report as inappropriate
A bit much to have to do on your own
by BeautyBoss Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 07:11AM Report as inappropriate
There were a bit too many braid styles in here for me, but overall I love these hair ideas. It is always challenging to keep your hair off your neck in a creative and pretty way. It's nice to get some inspiration.
by HeathRene Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 04:09PM Report as inappropriate
How do you braid your hair against your head!? I love bang braids, but can't do it!!! UGH!!!
by morgan_ledford Monday, February 25, 2013 at 01:44PM Report as inappropriate
Sock buns don't work on my curly hair:(
by amber.flute Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11:34PM Report as inappropriate
Totally need to try some of these styles out
by Sele10 Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 12:56PM Report as inappropriate
very nice
by Nicole2814 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 11:40AM Report as inappropriate
so nice
by EricaC123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 01:19PM Report as inappropriate
My hair is so Blondy and puffy ,hope this bun suites on me
by monab Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 02:52AM Report as inappropriate
/i love the crowned braid i'll have to try. ..i'm sure ethnic hair would look crazy beautiful in it
by pdaladybug Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 06:34AM Report as inappropriate