How to Make a Classical Ballet Bun

For all Ballet and Pointe classes students are required to wear their hair in a classical bun. Below you will find details on how to make a classical ballet bun. Please see the supply list below for a list of items needed.

 

Supplies:

   -Spray bottle

   -Hairspray

   -Hair gel

   -Bobby pins

   -Elastic band (should be same color as hair)

   -Comb (fine tooth) and brush

   -Hair net (should be same color as hair)

 

Step One

To start the process, wet the hair with water. Use a fine tooth comb to slick back the hair with gel so there are no fly-always! Gather the hair and pull it back into a  ponytail that sits right on the crown of the head.

 

Step Two

Use a hair brush to smooth out rough or uneven areas. Use an elastic hair band to secure the pony tail. A tidy pony tail with hair drawn snugly back is the key to making a good ballet bun!

 

Step Three

Apply more water or gel to keep the hair neat, and twist the pony tail. Coil the pony tail into a tight circle.

 

Step Four

Use hair pins all around the coil to secure it to the rest of the hair. Slide each pin through the outer part of the coil, then into the base of the bun. Spray the bun for extra hold.

 

Step Five

Wrap a fine hair net around the bun. Keep twisting and wrapping so that the hair net tightly secures the bun. Add a few more pins.

 

Step Six

For extra hold, when the bun and hair are all secure, use hairspray!