Tuesday, February 15, 2011

A Bun On The Side


An elegant and fun way to wear your hair is in a side bun. This is a fairly simple style that you can create at home. Here are the easy steps for getting the look!

It is best not to wash your hair because dirtier hair has more texture and creates a better look for this style. Yes, it's true! If you have very limp or fine hair, you can spray your hair with a volumizing spray and use a curling iron before you start the styling process.

Create a side part directly over the middle of your eyebrow on which ever side you prefer, and then sweep your hair over your ear. Secure with bobby pins.

Brush hair back into an off-center ponytail on the opposite side from the part. Take a section of hair from underneath the ponytail and wrap it loosely around the elastic. Secure with bobby pins, allowing the ends to be exposed. You could also move straight to the next step, pinning up pieces of hair without creating a ponytail.

Pin one-inch sections of hair, twirling and wrapping them to create a messy and current chignon. To create a soft natural look, do not comb or smooth any of the sections. For an extra undone look, tease the ends.

Finish with a styling spray to tame any loose hair or fly aways.

If you want to glam this up a little, try adding some jeweled bobby pins or flowers. Also, this look is versatile. You can make it slicked back and neat, or you can leave it looser and "messy on purpose" looking with wisps of hair left purposely out of place.

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