A full ballerina-style bun is a perfect hairstyle for nearly any occasion – prom, your wedding or just a weekend shopping trip. Here’s how to style it yourself so you get a full, thick bun:
1. Pull your dry hair back into a low ponytail. Use a little Frizz-Ease or Garnier Sleek n’ Shine to tame flyaways; this look is sleek.
2. Divide the ponytail in two halves, one on top and one below. Clip the top half up or off to the side to get it out of the way for a minute.
3. Take a comb and tease the bottom half of the ponytail until it’s a big hairball (ew, I know!) about the size of a fist. Start at the end of the nasty teased hair and roll it up into an even bigger teased hairball. Bobby pin it at the base of the hairtie.
4. Unclip the top half of the ponytail and drape it over the teased bun. Pin it underneath. If your hair’s extra long, you may have to fold any excess back under the top half so it’s hidden under the bun. You can take your fingers and fan the top hair out so it covers the teased up junk; then HAIRSPRAY!!!!!
Voila! Hold me closer, tiny dancer – you’re a ballerina! Now go get a tutu a la Carrie Bradshaw and get splashed with a bus or something.
Thank you! This sounds super easy to do.
this is so sleek i got so many complimants! thank you so much
The ballerina bun works for hair that is not too thick but there are lots of different ways to style the hair. http://www.latest-hairstyles.com/advice/ballerina-knot.html shows cute updos.
Thanks for the other resource, Anne!