If you have enough hair to tie a ponytail, then you have enough hair to curl into a bun. You can give your hair more volume by pinning it back, instead of twisting it as you usually do when your hair is longer. Style your hair into a ballet dancer's high bun, messy low bun or neat and tomboyish bun that never goes out of style.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Ballet Dancer's High Coil
Step 1. Tie your hair into a high ponytail
Use a comb to tie your hair high on the head, it can fit at the top of the head or slightly lower, as desired. Tie hair with rubber. Make sure the rubber is tightly tied so the hair doesn't come loose.
- You may want to use a black bobby pin or hair spray to keep your hair on top of your head.
- This can be done for hair that is long enough to be pulled to the top of the head. If your hair is too short, make it into a low bun or side loop.
Step 2. Tie the ponytail with a comb
This will add volume and texture to the hair bun. Take part of the ponytail and pull it. Place the comb near the ends of your hair and comb it toward your head, brushing it gently. Repeat with the rest of the hair until the entire ponytail has been teased.
- Use a wide-toothed comb instead of a hairbrush, as it does less damage to your hair.
- You can skip this step if you prefer a sleek, glossy look to your coils. But your coils will be smaller and less voluminous.
Step 3. Divide the ponytail into two parts
Divide the ponytail into two equal parts so that the ponytail looks like a fish's tail. Make sure these two sections are the same thickness.
Step 4. Twist a section of hair down and pin the ends
Twist this section of hair down and tuck it under the ponytail so it curls like a crescent moon. Pin the ends using a few small bobby pins. Now the coil is half finished.
- Don't twist your hair too tightly as the bobby pins may come off. Gently do two or three rounds to give the ballet dancer a coiled appearance.
- Make sure the ends of the sections of hair are pinned firmly and tucked under the ponytail so that they are not visible.
Step 5. Twist another section of hair up and pin the ends
Take the remaining section of hair and twist it up into a ponytail, then tuck the ends and secure them with a few bobby pins. By now, half of the loop had already been made.
- Again, make sure you twist it gently, instead of twisting it so tightly that the coil comes loose.
- Check the ends of your hair with a mirror to make sure you're hiding them from view.
Step 6. Tuck the loose ends and spray hairspray on the hair bun
Check the back of the hair with a mirror to see if there are loose strands of hair that need to be tucked in and use more bobby pins if needed. Spray enough hairspray to keep the hair from falling out.
- For a more voluminous look, use your fingers to lift the loop so it looks fuller.
- You can pull a few strands of hair to frame your face making it look even cuter.
Method 2 of 3: Messy Low Coil
Step 1. Tie the hair at the base of the neck
Use rubber to tie it firmly. The curl style can be done on very short hair, as long as you can tie it into a ponytail.
If you want to make a bun on the sides, tie your hair to the right or left, instead of in the middle. Sweet side coil style for dancing, going to a party, or an elegant dinner
Step 2. Squeeze the ponytail with a comb
Hold the ponytail and thread it with a comb by combing it toward your head. This will add volume to the loop and create a classic "messy" look.
If you prefer to keep it tidy, you can skip this step
Step 3. Pin the hair to the side of the rubber
Take some hair and pull it down, then use bobby pins to pin the ends right next to the hair band. Continue to take sections of hair and pin them down until all the ends are firmly clamped.
- Leave a few strands of hair loose if you want a more messy look.
- For a neater appearance, divide the ponytail into two equal parts, twist each part, and clip the ends. You also get a ballet dancer-style coil.
Step 4. Use hairspray to keep the hair from falling out
Spray this product onto the bobbin and all over the hair to prevent it from coming off.
Method 3 of 3: Tomboy Neat Coil
Step 1. Prep your hair with gel or mousse
By applying gel or mousse, Ada's hair becomes slightly wet and shiny and helps the hairdo not be damaged. Rub an appropriate amount of gel or mousse into the palm of your hand and apply it from the roots to the tips of your hair and make sure it is evenly distributed.
If you prefer a non-shiny look to your hair, you can skip this step
Step 2. Tie your hair fairly low on your head
Use a comb to comb the hair so that the appearance of the hair becomes neat. Tie it into a ponytail, either at the base of the neck or slightly higher, depending on where you want the bun to be.
Step 3. Tie a hair ponytail with a second hair band
Hold the ponytail straight then fold it in half and tie it to form a small loop. Tie with a second rubber. The end of the loop will be near the base of the neck.
Step 4. Use hairspray so that the hairdo is not damaged
Spray this product on the curls and all over your hair to keep your hairdo.
Tips
- Don't use too much hairspray as it can make your hair look greasy.
- Twist the hair to keep the hairdo longer.
- Squeeze the hair before pulling it back to create a more voluminous appearance.
- Attach accessories such as a cute bandana or barrette.
- If a strand of hair falls out of the loop, secure it with small bobby pins or any pins that are the same color as your hair.
- If your hair is just long enough to tie into a ponytail, the tomboy bun is the best choice for you.
