If the classic ballerina bun just isn't cutting it this year, frame it with a gorge braid.

1. You know the routine by now: Tie your hair in a sleek, high ponytail at the top of your head.
2. Place a toeless sock, foam bun donut or thick scrunchie (remember those?), over your hair tie.
3. Now take your pony and allow your hair to surround and cover the your bun-forming device of choice. Place a hair-tie over the hair (around the sock) to secure your bun, leaving the excess hair hanging out from the elastic.
4. Use that excess hair to create two sections and braid each of these.
5. Wrap the two braids around the base of the bun, and secure them with bobby pins and hairspray.

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