How to Do a Bun With Hair Accessories

Complicated buns with hair accessories are popular styles for weddings.

A flowery clip, jeweled headband or decorative hair sticks can turn a plain bun into a chic fashion statement. Hair is one of the most overlooked components of an outfit, but the right hairstyle can really tie your look together --- or totally ruin it. Buns are a quick, versatile way to add a touch of flair to your hair. They can be loose and messy or neat and tight, and they can sit anywhere from the crown of your head to the nape of your neck.

Things You'll Need

• Brush
• Comb
• Elastic hairband
• Bobby pins
• Hairspray or mousse
• Headband, hair sticks, decorative pins or clips
• Curling iron

Instructions

High, Messy Bun

1. Pull your hair straight back to the crown of your head. Leave some fly-away pieces around your face. Don't worry about getting all your hair flat.

2. Loop your hair through an elastic band at the crown of your head, then twist the elastic band once and hold it in your left hand. Twist and wrap your hair into a messy bun with your right hand, then loop your hair back through the elastic to hold it in place. Fluff and adjust your hair until it looks the way you want it. Spray with hairspray as needed.

3. Add a slim black headband or a big feathery clip near your ear for an elegant or party-going look. Stick a couple of pencils in for a school-girl look.

Ballerina Bun

1. Part your hair to the side with a comb. Put a little bit of mousse on your fingers and run it through your hair.

2. Brush your hair back into a low ponytail just above the nape of your neck. Be sure to smooth out all the fly-aways.

3. Twist your hair tightly and wrap it around the base of the ponytail, making a spiral. Secure this with ample bobby pins around the edge of the spiral, or stick two jeweled hair sticks through the sides to hold it in place. Spritz copiously with hairspray.

4. Attach a dainty, feminine clip near your ear or put a clip-on bun-holder with a bow over your bun.

Fancy Updo

1. Pull your hair straight back or part in on the side. Gather it into a ponytail at the crown of your head and secure it with an elastic band.

2. Take a small section of hair in the front and either twist it or curl it with a small curling iron. Pin this section to your head with a bobby pin.

3. Continue to twist or curl sections of hair, arranging them artfully in a bun-shape at the crown of your head. Let some curls hang down a little for a more dramatic effect. Spray the whole bun with hairspray when you have finished.

4. Stick little hair jewels or glittery pins throughout the bun. Sprinkle your hair with glitter.

Tips & Warnings

• Claw clips are also a quick bun-like accessory.

References

• Seventeen.com: Loose Bun Hairstyles: Messy Buns