The Illusive Ballet Bun

In the age of "sock buns" and multiple dance classes, the art of the ballet bun seems to be a lost art form.  I have seen more and more students throwing their hair up as quickly and haphazardly as humanly possible--often leading to a mid-class hair reconstruction--which takes away from their learning time.  I've included two tutorial videos of how to make a bun not only neat and tidy, but also secure enough to withstand the most advanced dance steps.  These are just examples, there are of course, many variations.  There are also different types of hair pins that can be advantageous for use on different hair types.

HAIR PINS 
BOBBY PINS
WIG PINS












Bobby pins are probably the most versatile among hair types.  These tough little guys gained popularity during WWI to hold back the swinging "bobs" of girls working factory jobs.    They'll hold back fine hair, thick hair and even help with bangs.
Hair pins may look frail, but they do their job on fine to normal hair and even help smooth out bumps.
Wig pins are an excellent tool for long, thick hair, or for making secure french twists.

HAIR NET
Hair nets are another indispensable tool that has gone by the wayside.  In an era of layered hair, the nylon hair net is essential to the creation of a smooth, ballet bun and when used properly, has an invisible presence.


And now, on to the tutorial videos.  Both of these moms go perhaps a bit overboard on the smoothing and hairspraying portions, but they are very thorough!

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