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Kina
April 2nd, 2009, 10:44 AM
So I bought some fake hair at Sally's and wrapped it around my sock bun.

I now have a giant sock bun on the back of my head that completely blends with my hair and I won't be mortified if I get caught in a rainstorm and the gym sock is revealed! lol, it's a fear, akin to fearing that the padding in your bra would slip out and out you as a, well, a bra stuffer :-)

So now I stuff my buns instead :-)

er, hair buns that is

So my sock bun consists of a gym sock with the toe cut out and rolled up.

That was covered with a black dress sock.

Wasn't happy with that so I covered it in the fake hair.

Will experiment tomorrow with braiding my hair and wrapping it around the sock bun and see how that turns out.

Right now, I'm happy with the effect :-)
kwaniesiam
April 2nd, 2009, 10:47 AM
That sounds like a good idea. Do you have pictures? I can't find fake hair in my hair color, but I'd love to get a hold of some. Us thin haired folk sometimes have trouble with their sockbuns splitting and revealing the sock! :o
Oskimosa
April 2nd, 2009, 10:48 AM
That's a great idea! I had mine wrapped in a knee-high hose. Course, I might have a hard time finding the right red to cover it with, but an off red might be a better option to suntan pantyhose!
Kina
April 2nd, 2009, 10:54 AM
I haven't yet posted pics to this site, but i did take one this morning. I'll try to upload tonight and see what happens.

I can't tell where my hair ends, and the fake begins, so it was a pretty easy match, kwaniesiam. And I agree. I love the look of buns (usually on other people) but my hair is thin. When it's loose because of the texture it looks full, but tie it up in any way and it starts looking pitiful :-(

Oskimosa, I actually like the look of the red and other colors mixing, so you might want to experiment.
LaurelSpring
April 2nd, 2009, 11:48 AM
I have been using some fake hair for some of my dos also. It sure helps pump up a chinese bun. I will have to try it with a sock bun also.
Nightshade
April 2nd, 2009, 12:48 PM
I did that once with a foam doughnut thing from sally's and fake red hair:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f80/SaliceMalkin/RedBraidedDoughnut-1.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f80/SaliceMalkin/BunRat1.jpg?t=1238698002

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f80/SaliceMalkin/BunRat2.jpg?t=1238698002

Sadly it's too dark for my hair now.
Aisha25
April 2nd, 2009, 12:54 PM
Nightshade that is a chocolate donut not sock bun:lol:
Nightshade
April 2nd, 2009, 12:58 PM
LOL It does look it in that photo! The little braids give it lots of grip without snagging :)
Kina
April 2nd, 2009, 08:40 PM
exactly nightsahde!!! here are pics of mine, but I didn't take one yet of the sock bun itself, will have to wait till tomorrow,,

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2842&pictureid=35660 end of a looooooooonnnnnngggg day


http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2842&pictureid=35661

this was at the start. dude, no wonder I have to re-adjust my rear view mirror, do you see how much I've shrunk? wow.
K_Angel
April 3rd, 2009, 01:17 AM
Great thread! I'm going to have to try a sock bun too. :)
Seraphina
April 3rd, 2009, 01:21 AM
Wow those sock buns look really good.Using the fake hair seems like it would work really well.
ravenreed
April 3rd, 2009, 10:51 AM
I have never found any fake hair my exact color. I keep looking though, and if I find it, I am so doing this!
Kina
April 13th, 2009, 06:40 PM
Missed my yoga class, so a little extra time on my hands...

Voila! The sock bun!

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?pictureid=36653&albumid=2842&dl=1239668902&thumb=1
Carolyn
April 13th, 2009, 06:50 PM
What a great idea! Let's hear it for big buns! :applause: Next time I go to Sally's I'll check out the fake hair.
KajiKodomo
April 14th, 2009, 06:48 AM
Great idea! I'll have to remember this one! :D
kirky
April 14th, 2009, 08:47 AM
I'm a big fan of sock buns! I think they look classy, keep my hair safe and protected, and it is also fun to see people wonder how you got your bun so big! I seem to get lots of questions and compliments with it.
Aisha25
April 14th, 2009, 09:58 AM
Ill have to check sallys for fake hair next time im out. What a great idea,imagine my sock bun with this!!! Wow I cannot wait.
Rosepatrice
April 14th, 2009, 10:34 AM
Great idea. That sock bun look like all of your real hair!! That is amazing! Thank you for sharing. I have some fake hair elastic type things and was wondering what to do with them so I'm going to try this!
Kina
April 14th, 2009, 09:11 PM
Ill have to check sallys for fake hair next time im out. What a great idea,imagine my sock bun with this!!! Wow I cannot wait.

Criminy, woman, you won't be able to stand up!!!! lol, you have amazing hair :-)
Kina
April 14th, 2009, 09:12 PM
I'm a big fan of sock buns! I think they look classy, keep my hair safe and protected, and it is also fun to see people wonder how you got your bun so big! I seem to get lots of questions and compliments with it.


It's become my default, it's so easy and looks so nice. :-)
Kina
April 14th, 2009, 09:12 PM
I'm a big fan of sock buns! I think they look classy, keep my hair safe and protected, and it is also fun to see people wonder how you got your bun so big! I seem to get lots of questions and compliments with it.


Great idea. That sock bun look like all of your real hair!! That is amazing! Thank you for sharing. I have some fake hair elastic type things and was wondering what to do with them so I'm going to try this!

You're very welcome :-)