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Classical Buns | French Roll

photos by - Keith Iwaniuk

The Classical Bun - Step 3 (Twisty)
Introduction | Step 1 | Step 2| Step 3 'Twisty Bun' | Step 3 'Poofy Bun'

Carmen Pics | Allison Pics | Katherine Pics

Step 3 - To create your bun, there are a number of options.  in our examples, we have done a 'twisty' bun and a 'poofy' bun.

- A 'twisty' bun is a great way to create a tight flat bun that sits close to the head.  It is also very useful for very long and very thick hair.
- Twist the hair in the ponytail until it is tight (for longer and thicker hair, divide the hair into 2 or more sections)
- Wrap the hair around the pony tail and around the outside of the twist, anchor it with pins as you go. (With multiple sections, wrap each section on the outside of the one before it)
- When finished, the bun will have the look of a cinnamon bun or a spiral
- Use lots of pins to really anchor the bun in place.
- Open the hair net and place it over the bun, it will be larger than the bun, but that is okay. 
- Twist the hairnet and wrap it over the bun a second time and a third or fourth time if necessary.  Or after twisting the hairnet, tuck the extra length of hairnet around the outside of the bun.
- Add more pins to secure the bun further
- Spray the hair and bun with hairspray to help keep the hair tidy and back
 

Carmen    Allison    Katherine
  Carmen                         Allison                      Katherine

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