![]() ![]() The Bloch Bun Builder creates a taller, more spherical bun than the classic method, so we suggest using it if you are hoping to achieve that style in particular. Simply gather your hair into a ponytail, pull the ponytail through the center of the builder, slide the builder to the base of the ponytail, arrange your hair around it, and secure it with a hairnet and hair pins. As a finishing touch, spray the bun and your scalp with a light coating of hairspray to ensure that the updo is smooth with a clean, finished look.įor those struggling to achieve a tall, rounded bun look, use the Bun “Donut” Builder by Bloch. The hairnet may be wrapped around the dancer’s bun once, twice, or three times depending on the texture of the dancer’s hair and the size of their bun.įor those with layered and/or fine hair, use bobby pins or snap clips to secure any stray hairs or bangs. Before securing the bun with hair pins, simply wrap the hairnet around the bun, making sure that its elasticized edge is tucked towards the bottom of the bun out of view. Also, wrapping a hairnet around the bun helps keep fine, flyaway hair at bay. The hair pin size that a dancer should use depends on the thickness and length of their hair. At Dancewear Center, we offer two-inch, two-and-a-half-inch, and three-inch hair pins for buns of varying sizes. ![]() The more hair you gather in the pin before angling it upwards, into the bun, the flatter the bun will be. Angle the pin towards your scalp before shifting the angle upwards into the center of the bun. Secure the ballet bun by sticking hair pins into its center, along the bottom base of the bun on the scalp. Twisting your hair into a firm coil will help ensure that the bun stays tightly secure and in place.įasten the bun with hair pins and a hairnet The tighter you coil your hair, the better! For dancers with thicker hair, it can be useful to divide the ponytail into two separate sections, twist each section, and coil each one in opposing directions around the hair tie. Wrap it around your hair tie so it forms a spiral-like shape, pinning it with hair pins as you go. Twist the hair in your ponytail until it starts coiling in on itself. Twist the ponytail into a coil and wrap it around the hair tie Using mousse, “hair mascara,” or gel applied with a toothbrush can further enhance this smoothed back ponytail. Many dancers also choose to use a bristle or “smoothing brush” during this step to help with any bumps or flyaways. Dancers, specifically ones with finer hair, can optionally smooth their hair back with hair gel before this step to help smooth away bumps and flyaways. Secure the ponytail with a hair tie, preferably one that’s a similar color to your hair. This creates what’s referred to as a “low bun.” For those with finer hair, using a hairbrush or comb to help gather your hair into a ponytail can help smooth out any bumps. It’s worth noting that some dancers prefer to part their hair and secure it into a low ponytail at the nape of their neck. ![]() Gather your hair into a ponytail that sits at the crown of your head (see photo). Secure your hair in a ponytail at the crown of your head Eliminating any knots or tangles in your hair will ensure that your hair looks smooth in the final ballet bun without any large “bumps.” Many dancers choose to use a spray bottle filled with water to achieve an extra smooth look. Run a hairbrush or comb through your hair several times until it is free of any tangles. Knowing how to do a proper ballet bun can significantly benefit a dancer, as it can keep them focused on their training and performance and not on whether their updo will stay put. And as any dancer with long locks knows, hair can often be a big distraction! We’ve all been there - constantly tucking falling strands behind our ears, jamming bobby pins into our scalp, trying to re-do our ballet bun in between combinations, the list goes on. A big part of putting in this work is focusing on the task at hand without distractions. As dancers, we tirelessly strive to improve our technique and artistry in each class. ![]()
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