How to Create a French Bun

The French bun, a more casual variation of a French twist, is a hair style that's suitable for any facial shape and can be worn for casual or formal occasions. The French bun is a version of a traditional bun, with the formality of a French twist added in.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Brush your hair thoroughly with a bristle brush to create smooth, even hair that's free of all tangles and snarls.

2. Pull your hair into a ponytail wherever you like. The French bun is traditionally either high on your head or near the nape of your neck.

3. Begin twisting your ponytail to one direction. Continue to twist your hair until it begins to coil around the ponytail.

4. Tuck any loose strands underneath the roll as you continue to twist the ponytail around and it comes tighter to your head. If your hair is layered, you may need to secure the ends with bobby pins as you twist.

5. Complete the twisting and tuck the end of your ponytail under the French bun you've created. Secure it well with bobby pins.

Tips & Warnings

• Dress up this hair style by dividing your pony tail and twisting each section individually, then twisting them together. Then, twist the entire pony tail into a French bun.
• Practice creating the French bun hair style until you learn how your hair twists. The more you do it, the easier it is for you to know where you need to secure it with bobby pins and how tightly to twist it to create the look you want.