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• To step
• Method 1 of 2: Make a simple ballet bun
• Tips
• Necessities

Making a strong, durable ballet bun is very easy, but it may take a little practice if you've never done this before. Go through these steps and try to make a bun at home before using it for class or a performance. There is no long-haired ballerina who can live without it.

To step

Method 1 of 2: Make a simple ballet bun

1. Cover your bun with a hairnet that matches your hair color for extra hold. If you have blonde hair, do not use a gray hairnet as it will make your bun look purple.If you are a brunette, do not use the blonde hairnet as it will make your bun lighter than the rest of your hair.

Tips

• The location of the ponytail determines the position of the bun. A bun looks good if it is just below the crown of your head. There it looks elegant and gives you a better line.
• Make sure the color of the hairpins matches that of your hair. It will look strange if you have dark hair with light pins or vice versa.
• Push the hairpin straight down towards your scalp, then press it flat against your head and (gently) press it into your hair.
• Insert the hairpin straight into the bun to where the hairpin meets the scalp, then pull the pin upright to the desired position.
• Better to use the twisted pins for maximum hold.
• If your hair is long, don't use standard hairpins. They don't hold your hair up.
• Try to make the bun as neat as possible.
• If your hair is cut in layers (or with a similar style), some of your hair will be too short to include in the ponytail. You can just pin those hairs in with some hairpins or some cute clips.

Necessities

• Heavy bobby pins or hairpins to match your hair
• Hairnet that matches your hair color
• Plain hairpins that match your hair color
• Hairspray
• Ponytail Holders
• Brush
• A mirror or something else that you can use to view yourself