How to Get a Mini Bouffant

Creating a mini bouffant at home is a simple process.

The classic bouffant hairstyle originated in the 1960s and was largely popularized by Jackie Kennedy. Known for making any outfit or style seem glamorous, the bouffant spread among women of all classes and ages. While in the 1960s many women went to the salon to have their bouffant crafted by a beautician, with modern hair products, creating a full or mini bouffant at home is a simple process that produces a unique hairstyle.

Things You'll Need

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Hair clip
• Comb
• Brush
• Spray bottle of water
• Bobby pins
• Hairspray

Instructions

1. Wash hair thoroughly with shampoo and conditioner. Gently brush through wet hair with a brush or comb.

2. Gather a small section of hair from the top of your head near the forehead. When creating a bouffant with curly hair, it is suggested that this section of hair be straightened so the bouffant is even and can lay smooth.

3. Place this section of hair into a clip so it is held separate from the rest of your hair. Put the rest of your hair in a ponytail, which you may wish to keep in a pony tail or remove it.

4. Remove the clip from the section of hair at the top of the head. Place your finger along your forehead hairline and flip the section of hair over it. Slightly backcomb the underside of the bouffant.

5. Grab the section of hair about 1 inch from the part, flip it back and give the section a small push producing the "bump" of the bouffant.

6. Secure the bouffant in place using bobby pins. One or two on each side should hold the hairstyle. Spray plenty of hairspray to ensure the bouffant will hold strong and not shift.

7. Style the remaining ponytail as desired. Either leave in a ponytail or remove it for further straightening or curling.

References

• 4BeautyTips: Mini Bouffant Hairstyles
• Beauty and the Bath: The 1960 Bouffant Hairstyle History