You might want to use some bobby pins or hair spray to keep your hair in place at the top of your head. This works well for hair that is long enough to be secured at the top of your head. If your hair is too short, choose a low bun or a side bun instead.
Use a fine-toothed comb instead of a brush, since it’s less damaging to hair. You can skip this step if you prefer a sleek, glossy bun; however, it will be smaller with less volume.
Don’t twist your hair too tightly, or it might spring out of the bobby pins. Just do one or two gentle twists to give the appearance of a ballerina-style bun. Make sure the ends are tightly secured and tucked up under the ponytail, so they won’t show.
Again, just do a gentle twist, rather than twisting so tightly that your bun might spring out of place. Check the ends in the mirror to make sure they’re secured out of view.
For a fuller look, use your fingers to poof out the bun a little so it has more volume. It’s pretty to pull out a few pieces toward the front of your hair to frame your face.
If you want a side bun, gather your hair to the right or the left instead of right in the center. A side bun is a pretty look for a dance, party or elegant dinner. [3] X Research source
If you’d prefer not to go with a messy look, you can skip this step.
Leave a few strands loose if you want the look to be messier. For a neater appearance, divide the ponytail into two equal sections, twist each section, and pin the ends under. This will create a low ballerina-style bun.
If you prefer a matte appearance, you can skip this step.
