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How to Do a Sock Bun in 6 Easy Steps

Try this simple ballerina hair hack for a full, voluminous bun
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Sock Bun Tutorial Step 3: Pull Your Hair Through the Insert
Make sure the entire ponytail makes it through and there aren't any stray hairs sticking out.

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Sock Bun Tutorial Step 4: Slide Your Sock Bun Insert to the End of Your Ponytail
Leave several inches of hair sticking out from the insert so you may roll them over the sock bun and tuck the ends underneath.

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Sock Bun Tutorial Step 5: Roll Your Bun
Roll your sock bun insert (with the ends of your hair tucked underneath) in an outward motion, towards your scalp. Before each new roll, hold the base of the ponytail and pull the hair taut to keep an even distribution of hair throughout the bun and prevent lumps from forming. Use your fingers to guide the hair under the insert as you keep rolling towards the scalp. If your bun shape is wonky or uneven, simply remove the insert and start over. (It takes a little practice, but we promise you'll get the hang of it.)

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Step 6: Adjust Your Sock Bun
Tuck any stray hairs underneath the bun and use your fingers to gently adjust the hair placement if you see any sock peeking through. If your sock bun feels loose, stick a few bobby pins underneath and around the perimeter of the insert for added stability. Apply a light coat of hairspray and comb down any flyaways.

Now that you've learned how to do a sock bun, try this Dutch braid tutorial.

BY HANNAH SAVIN | APR 11, 2017 | SHARES
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