How to make a sock bun
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The document provides a step-by-step guide on how to create and use a sock bun, ideal for individuals with shoulder-length or longer hair. It outlines the necessary tools, including a cotton sock, hair tie, and optional bobby pins, and offers tips for achieving a secure bun. Additionally, it emphasizes the technique's versatility for various occasions and suggests resources for further learning.
How to make a sock bun
- 1. How to make and use a sock bun in 5 easy step BROUGHT TO YOU BY: WHITNEY ELEY
- 2. Do you have a lot of hair like me? Is your hair shoulder length or longer? Thick or thin a sock bun will hold it up all day. Working in the food industry requires that staff keep hair contained and what better way to do that then with a sock bun. It provides any woman with an elegant look suitable for multiple occasions.
- 3. Tools needed and preparation It is easier to start out with wet to damp hair. Hair that is dry has proven to be more difficult. Depending on hair thickness different hair gels or spray can be used. One hair tie and a homemade or bought sock bun is all that is required. Along with bobby pins as needed. Rule of thumb: Thicker the hair the less products and bobby pins needed.
- 4. Making the sock bun Take one cotton sock, half calf length, of no significance. Preferably one with a hole in the toe. Cut the foot off. Take the tube and roll it into a donut. Congratulations, you have just made a sock bun. Now let’s put it to good use
- 5. Applying the sock bun part 1 Start the hair in a ponytail, high or low. High has proven easier especially for the second part.
- 6. Sock bun part 2 . Once in a ponytail flip head upside down. The ponytail should be close to the ground. Like this
- 7. Sock bun part 3 Place the last two inches of hair through the sock bun and evenly separate them in two halves like so.
- 8. Sock bun part 4 Tuck one half and vice versa on the outer edges of the sock bun.
- 9. Sock bun part 5 final step Then continue to tuck and roll the hair around the sock bun toward the roots.
- 10. Sock bun finishing touches Afterwards bobby pins can be used to secure it if necessary.
- 11. Ta da!!!
- 12. Other sources to check out and tips YouTube has multiple videos on how to use a sock bun. The first couple attempts might not work exactly the way you want it but with persistence and practice anyone can do it. Aragon oil works best with thick hair. Apply to hair before using the sock bun. Dry shampoo would help thin straight hair to hold up longer.