Sock Bun

I have multiple techniques for messy buns. Some are easier in some ways, and in some ways they are harder. It all depends on who you are. But here is one that I really like to use on Miss Boo's hair. That is because Miss Boo's hair is pretty thin, and this technique makes it look thicker than it actually is. Artificial thickening. It's like my favorite thing ever. :)

First I will show you how to make the "secret ingredient" to this tutorial. All you need is an old sock. If you intend to use this sock on "big girl" hair, use a "big girl" sock. If you intend to use it on "little girl" hair, use a "little girl" sock.

Cut off the toes of the sock.

Roll them up like so.

Keep going until you have a donut shaped thing going on.

These will be key to this hairstyle. And you will love them and use them all the time.

You're welcome. :)

And now for the tutorial...

First we start with a ponytail. You can do it high or low (fast or slow-heehee), to the side or in the middle, whatever you want. I thought I'd make it interesting and do a high ponytail that is off to the side.

Next, put your sock-bun around the ponytail, just like an elastic.

Spread the hair evenly around the sock and tie an elastic around the hair so that it is covering the sock. WARNING: MAKE SURE that the hair is COVERING the sock. How embarrassing to have someone ask you, "What the crap is in your hair?!", and answer "Oh, just a sock." Awkward.

It will look like this ^.

Take the excess ends and wrap them around the bun, using bobby pins to tuck them in.

Like so.

Add a flower or a bow, and hairspray it.

And there you have it! An easy-peasy messy bun that stays all day long.