High slick bun tutorial!!! #hairtutorial #pink #girly #slickback, by cam reese on YouTube. 1 min 18 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 18 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with dry, knot-free hair. Brush it all back away from your face so you can see where the bun will sit. A high bun looks best level with your forehead and chin.
Leave a thin section of hair loose around your hairline if you plan to style baby hairs later. Clip it out of the way so the rest stays smooth.
Work a generous amount of strong-hold gel through the hair from roots to mid-lengths. Use your fingers first, then a brush to spread it evenly.
Comb the hair straight back into a ponytail with a fine-tooth comb or a firm bristle brush. Keep steady tension so no bumps form.
Secure the ponytail with a strong elastic at the height you picked. Wrap it twice and check that the base sits flat against your scalp.
Twist the ponytail into a tight rope, coil it around the base and tuck the ends underneath. Pin the coil with bobby pins in a colour close to your hair.
Brush the loose front section back into the bun with a little gel, then lay any baby hairs flat with an edge brush.
Mist the whole style with strong-hold hairspray. Smooth flyaways by spraying hairspray onto a toothbrush and brushing them down.
Tips and common mistakes
Second-day hair holds a slick bun better than freshly washed hair, which can be too slippery.
Add gel in thin layers rather than one big scoop so it dries without white flakes.
Tie the elastic tight enough to stay put but loose enough that your scalp does not ache.
Use a bristle brush for the smoothest finish and a fine-tooth comb for the ponytail base.
Questions
How do I keep the bun from falling out?
Use a strong elastic plus bobby pins, and pin the tucked ends under the coil. A light layer of hairspray on the pins helps them grip.
Can I do this on wet hair?
It works best on dry hair. Damp hair stretches as it dries and can leave the bun loose, so let it dry first if you can.
How do I stop it pulling at my hairline?
Brush the hair back gently and avoid dragging the front section too tight. Take the style out at night and massage your scalp.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
