Fast Textured Updo Tutorial | Easy Voluminous Bun Step-by-Step, by TheCreativeItalian on YouTube. 1 min 1 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 1 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Brush your hair smooth and gather it into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck, leaving a little slack instead of pulling it tight.
Mist the ponytail with texturizing spray or dry shampoo, then scrunch it with your hands so the strands grip and hold shape.
Twist the ponytail into a loose rope, then wrap the rope around the base of the elastic to form the bun.
Secure the bun with a second elastic or bobby pins, pushing the pins in at the edges and angling them back toward the centre.
Pull small sections out of the bun with your fingers or a tail comb to loosen and fatten the shape.
Tug a few face-framing strands free and gently lift the hair above your ears to add volume at the roots.
Finish with a light hold hairspray so the texture stays piecey without looking stiff.
Tips and common mistakes
Don't brush the bun once it is pinned, because brushing flattens the texture you just built.
Second-day hair holds a bun better than freshly washed hair, so go easy on conditioner at the roots.
Use bobby pins close to your hair colour and open them slightly before pushing them in for a firmer grip.
Keep the bun low at the nape for a relaxed look, and only go higher if you want a tighter topknot.
Questions
How do I stop my bun from falling out?
Use a strong elastic at the base and crisscross a few bobby pins through the bun. Building it on textured hair also gives the strands more grip.
Can I do this on short or layered hair?
Yes, but layered hair needs more pins to stay neat. The style works best on shoulder-length or longer hair.
What can I use instead of texturizing spray?
Dry shampoo or a little sea salt spray does the same job. Both add grip and make the bun look fuller.
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