How to: Woven bun

[Isilya]

I posted about this style in another thread and someone asked my if there were links to the instructions, but I couldn't find them anymore. So I made my own (or at least, I tried to) :)

What the style looks like from the back:
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/th_PICT0010.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/PICT0010.jpg)

And from the side:
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/th_PICT0035-1.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/PICT0035-1.jpg)





What you need:
Metal-free hair band
2 hairsticks
Hair pins (whatever you usually use to pin your hair will do)

Instructions:
Ponytail your hair and fasten with a metal-free hair band.
Place the 2 sticks in an X shape (the sticks need to form 90° angles) behind the hair band in your hair.
We will name the 4 ends of the shape “X” formed by the sticks like this: upper-left is A, lower-left is B, lower-right is C and upper-right is D. The X in the ‘diagram’ represents the 2 sticks.

AOOOD
OOXOO
BOOOC


Now, divide your hair in 4 equal-sized sections by first parting the ponytail in a vertical way, like this: l; then parting both halfs horizontally, like this: __. Once you have finished the style, you will see a plus-shape (+) in your bun.
Number the strands: upper-left is 1, lower-left is 2, lower-right is 3, upper-left is 4.

1OlO4
-------
2OlO3


Now we will start the weaving. Take strand 1 (upper-left) and bring it UNDER point A (again, upper-left), OVER point B, UNDER point C, OVER point D, … Repeat this alternating under-over-movement until you run out of hair. Tuck the ends in and pin your first strand in place.
Pick up strand 2. Bring it under B, over C, under D, over A, … Tuck and pin your second strand in place.
Now pick up strand 3. Bring it under C, over D, under A, over B, … Tuck and pin the third strand in place.
Pick up your last strand. Bring it under D, over A, under B, over C, … Tuck and pin the final strand in place.
Done! Admire your work. Take a pic :)So, the general pattern is: bring the strand under the nearest stick-end (1A, 2B, 3C, 4D), over the next, under-over-under-over-under-over-…
If the instructions don't seem to make any sense at first, I suggest you just try it out. When I first saw the original ones, I was a bit confused, but as soon as I tried it, the pieces fell into place :)

[Guenever]

That bun looks so cool!! :D
I'll definitely try it! Thanks a lot for posting! :cheese:

[happylynngilmer]

Another one I must try! :applause

[Avrilon]

I love the look of this bun and I just wanted to say those were the best written 'do instructions I've ever read! I usually need pictures, but your instructions are perfect! :)

Thanks for posting! :)

Avrilon

[Isilya]

Thank you girls!

Avrilon, you have no idea how much that means to me. I tried to explain this as detailed as I could and even had someone (--> happylynngilmer) proof read it for me. She added a few more elements too :)

[florenonite]

Ooh, I like it, and my hair's just about long enough for it, too!

[happylynngilmer]

I tried to explain this as detailed as I could and even had someone (--> happylynngilmer) proof read it for me. She added a few more elements too

JUST proofread! The diagrams were all Lady Isilya! (very good diagrams).



Ooh, I like it, and my hair's just about long enough for it, too!

Worse case scenario, it would work as a half-up, too!

[swanns]

Thank you for the instructions! That bun looks amazing, will definitely have to try this :)

[Mary <><]

That is just BEAUTIFUL! :D

[eresh]

This bun looks gorgeous!

[Lisa-Maria]

Really nice looking, and it holds really well though i got it a bit of center for some reason. Have no idea how that happend ;)

[Isilya]

Thank you! I'm happy you all seem to like it :) And that it works on shorter lengths too.

[Euphony]

Very pretty and according to your stats my hair should be long enough to do it!! I see all these beautiful creations and try them only to find way to many times that my hair is just too short. Now to find 2 sticks that are the same length.

[Islandgrrl]

I can't wait until I have enough hair for this. I just tried and it's still not long enough :(

But you make it look so easy and beautiful! Thanks for sharing the instructions!

[eadwine]

Wow, very special bun this one!

[tuuli]

That bun is so cute! Thanks for posting. :flower:

[Isilya]

Thanks people :)

And to those who thanked me for posting: you're welcome. I like sharing the buns I can do with others, so I don't mind at all.

[AJoifulNoise]

I understood those instructions perfectly. It's like a craft I used to do with sticks and yarn as a kid.

Here's my first, rushed attept on soaking wet hair:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2008/May212008Upload011.jpg

It doesn't really look as nice as yours... But, for my first shot, it isn't bad. I'm going to be trying this again tomorrow on dry hair. Thanks for those very nice instructions!

[Sceleste]

I definitely need to work on this... my bun doesn't look anything like yours, Isilya.

This pic is from my second try. First time I made the ponytail too loose and somehow my hair sticks turned 90 degrees counter-clockwise. Second time made tighter pony, and pinned each strand to it's place after weaving.

I still can't get the plus shape to show. Well, practise makes perfect.

Sorry for lousy pictures. Spouse was "too busy" (aka lazy) to take pics so I took them myself by using the bathroom mirror.

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2046/wovenbunxk7.jpg

[Isilya]

I understood those instructions perfectly. It's like a craft I used to do with sticks and yarn as a kid.

Here's my first, rushed attept on soaking wet hair:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2008/May212008Upload011.jpg

It doesn't really look as nice as yours... But, for my first shot, it isn't bad. I'm going to be trying this again tomorrow on dry hair. Thanks for those very nice instructions!


I definitely need to work on this... my bun doesn't look anything like yours, Isilya.

This pic is from my second try. First time I made the ponytail too loose and somehow my hair sticks turned 90 degrees counter-clockwise. Second time made tighter pony, and pinned each strand to it's place after weaving.

I still can't get the plus shape to show. Well, practise makes perfect.

Sorry for lousy pictures. Spouse was "too busy" (aka lazy) to take pics so I took them myself by using the bathroom mirror.

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2046/wovenbunxk7.jpg

I think you both did really well for your first/second try :thumbsup: Have some cookies :cookie::cookie::cookie:

[dancingbarefoot]

That looks amazing! :D


(Pssst! I hope you'll submit it as an article. :flower:)

[happylynngilmer]

Very nice attempts! OHHHHH why can't I be off work NOW to go home and try this bun?!


(Pssst! I hope you'll submit it as an article. )

I second the psssssting. *pokes Isilya*

[Isilya]

That looks amazing! :D


(Pssst! I hope you'll submit it as an article. :flower:)

Thank you :) As soon as I've figured out how to submit articles, I will.


I second the psssssting. *pokes Isilya*

Aw! *rubs her arm* :tongue:

[Koala Kim]

I just bookmarked this so I can try it later. :)
Thank you for sharing! :flowers:

[swanns]

I just tried this - it looks so much more difficult than what it actually is!:cheese:

[embee]

Very nice - with very nice instructions. Thanks, I need all the help I can get when I try new any new updo! :)

[PseudoScot]

Wow that is a wonderful bun [and hair!] and excellently written instructions, thank you!!

[Elainehali]

I tried this one. Works great. I like it. Thank you!

[coppercurls]

That is so pretty! I can't wait to try it. Thank you for posting!;)

[Morag]

Well, I don't have quite enough hair yet - only the first strand can make an entire circuit, and the layers are giving me fits - but I'm definitely bookmarking this thread for future reference! :D

Thanks for the great instructions, Isilya! :flower:

[AprilElf]

Great tutorial - thank you for sharing! :)
I had three attempts to try and get a bun as great looking as yours, but something always went a bit wonky. :o

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=145&pictureid=12769


More practice required! ;)

[Isilya]

Thank you, all!

AprilElf, I bet your bun will be amazing once you get the hang of it, it already looks very pretty :D

[jel]

OK, I just tried this bun (I would say with great success, but then you can see the picture, LOL! Though, my other buns are not much neater...). I realised I was weaving in a clockwise direction, as opposed to your instructions, Isilya. But that wasn't a problem, really.

I did have a problem with the ponytail holder and slippery hair, but also - what do you do with the remaining 3 strands whilst weaving the first one? I tried to hold them in my other hand, but they ended up merging and getting slightly woven around the sticks too. I probably just need more practice, but if anyone's got a tip or trick to share, I'd appreciate it!

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/jel_sher/100_3066.jpg

[Isilya]

It doesn't look that bad, Jel, really. With a bit more practise it will look perfect :)

You could try to clip (or band) the other sections while you're weaving, I guess. That way they're easier to lift out of the way when you're weaving and they can't merge either.

[kwaniesiam]

So it's basically a 4 split version of a chinese bun? That looks really awesome! Mine will be puny compared to yours when I get long enough, but it sounds easy and secure, plus looks great :D

[PatGear]

Is this (http://www.network54.com/Forum/242462/thread/1180607467/Don%27t+know+what+to+call+it-)the same bun? Thank you for your instruction, Isilya, it's so clear.

[Isilya]

Thank you, Kwaniesiam. Yes, in a way it is like a Chinese bun (except you don't go over and under when doing that one).


Is this (http://www.network54.com/Forum/242462/thread/1180607467/Don%27t+know+what+to+call+it-)the same bun? Thank you for your instruction, Isilya, it's so clear.

Yes, it is! I knew it was somewhere on that site but I kept looking on the Styling Station Central pages. No wonder I couldn't find it :rolleyes:

I'm happy you like my instructions :)

[happylynngilmer]

Stupid sever has kept me from posting in this thread until now *tosses server a cookie* BE GOOD! STAY!

I tried this twice, and the second time it came out much better. I wore it Wednesday night while I was out and about. It held nicely.
I took pics and will post them as soon I can get them off my phone. I'm going to keep practicing this bun, it's so easy. :}

[Isilya]

*throws a sausage to keep the server occupied a little longer*

Yay, another fan :) I can't wait to see your pics!

[Mishka_84]

I've been trying to get this style down. It's really neat looking!

I like what it looks like so far in my hair, but I can't seem to get my ends fastened and stay fastened. I get to the third or fourth strand and my first gets itself loose and unravels. Any suggestions?

(I have this problem with my regular buns too, and end up using a second elastic to fasten my bun ends... but that wouldn't work with this style)

[Isilya]

If your elastics are small enough, it could work. The ends have to be tucked in anyway, so the elastics wouldn't show.

You probably already thought of this, but maybe you could put some aloe vera gel on the ends to give them better hold.

[MissHair]

Im sorry... this bun is absolutely glamurous but I think it needs really long hair on the instructions. This is impossible for me.. :(

[Isilya]

I'm happy you like it, MissHair.

I've put in a request to have it made into an article, so once your hair is long enough, you will find the instructions easily :)

[KatKeRo]

Lovely bun.
I'm going to try this real soon like next week or so (when I have time).

[SurprisingWoman]

I need to find some matching hair sticks and I am going to try this. Incredible instructions, great job! Thanks. :blossom:

[lovingmyhair]

wow this bun is simply gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing!!

[swanns]

Finally uploaded a picture:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=1047&pictureid=12940
I simply love this style!

[DotDotDot]

I totally agree with Avrilon! I've never really been able to do an updo without picture instructions. I think it was the diagram with the A B C D that really helped. :)

[Isilya]

Thanks!

*is happy she explained something clearly for a change* :D

Swanns, it looks great on you!

[eresh]

I had 2 tries...I can't get it exactly right. (uploading pics)
Maybe I shouldn't weave untill the ends but start wrapping around sooner?
Hmm, I'll have another go at it after my next wash (easier with wet hair:))

[jesamyn]

My hair is nowhere near long enough to attempt this, but it's a very pretty style! I really appreciate those who take the time to write up how-to's like this. It really helps those of us wh are updo-challenged.

[happylynngilmer]

First attempt with my way-too-long-sticks that I don't like:
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i17/happylynngilmer/05-21-08_1713.jpg

Second, with my only other matching sticks, the dangles. It looks much better, but I think trying to go around the dangles I might've gone under when I meant to go over and vice versa once or twice, because it did not come out even. But this is the version I wore out in public:
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i17/happylynngilmer/05-21-08_1718.jpg

So I just need practice!

[Isilya]

I really appreciate those who take the time to write up how-to's like this. It really helps those of us wh are updo-challenged.

I like doing it. That way I can return something to this wonderful community :D

happylynngilmer, even if you maybe made a few mistakes, it still looks pretty. And it will look stunning after a bit more practise at avoiding the dangles :)

[vidgrl007]

oh very pretty.now if i could just get my hair to grow.lol

[Isilya]

Thank you!

Your hair will be long enough before you know it :)

[eresh]

Here are the pics to go with my earlier post

First attempt:
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/1461/wovenbunbi1.th.jpg (http://img379.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wovenbunbi1.jpg)

Second attempt and the side:
http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8814/wovenbun2ev0.th.jpg (http://img370.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wovenbun2ev0.jpg) http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/4841/wovenbunzijit1.th.jpg (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wovenbunzijit1.jpg)

[Isilya]

:thud: Eresh, that is just gorgeous!

[eresh]

I like yours better!!
Equal parts and all.

Thanks for introducing this new bunning technique!

[Isilya]

Well, I did have more time to practise.

You're very welcome :D

[MissBiss]

I love the look of this bun and I just wanted to say those were the best written 'do instructions I've ever read! I usually need pictures, but your instructions are perfect! :)

Thanks for posting! :)

AvrilonI know, right. That was so clear. Thanks, Isilya.

[happylynngilmer]

OH! I'm such a goob-I had written this on my cheat sheet:
A C
B D
*blushes* User error! I'll try this again with the CORRECT instructions later LOL

[Isilya]

I know, right. That was so clear. Thanks, Isilya.

You're welcome :)


OH! I'm such a goob-I had written this on my cheat sheet:
A C
B D
*blushes* User error! I'll try this again with the CORRECT instructions later LOL

Mystery solved! Be sure to report back to us :D

[Elleyena]

Thank you so much for this! They are easy instructions to follow. *grin* I'm wearing a woven bun right now. It's a tad messy since I cannot find any bobby pins in the house...but I like it just the same!

[Isilya]

You're welcome, Elleyenna :) I'm happy you like this style and I'm sure your bun looks great.

[soimaqt2]

I am always looking for new hairstyles, and I think that I may have just found one that I will have to try! Thanks for the instructions. It is a beautiful style.

[Heavenly Locks]

Gorgeous! I'll be happy when my hair is long enough to try it out. I wish I had a fatter ponytail though...I am guessing mine will be rather puny but I want to try it anyway.

Wouldn't this bun look awesome with a bun drape or a sprinkle of flowers for an event??

[scalawaggirl]

This is super cute when done! I tried it and was successful but feel my hair is slightly too short so I'm going to give it another go maybe at 29".

Instructions were very easy to follow!

[Isilya]

And here I was thinking this thread was long buried under new ones. I'm glad you guys like it :D

[LittleOrca]

I finally gave this bun a shot and here is what I came up with!


http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2521&pictureid=31686


Not bad for my first attempt at it I think! :cheese:

[Isilya]

I finally gave this bun a shot and here is what I came up with!


http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2521&pictureid=31686


Not bad for my first attempt at it I think! :cheese:

Not bad at all! It actually looks really good, well done :thumbsup:

[Nyghtingale]

Oh, I love this bun. Will try it tomorrow

[Trinka]

I did this one today. Your instructions were GREAT!

I tried it with four braids, and it worked very well, even with my (relatively) short hair - just below BSL. It seems like most buns look a bit skimpy until your hair gets to waist-length, but this one is nice and full.

Thanks for the tutorial!

[magpielaura]

Oooh just found this thread. Excellent instructions! I had a go but it was a bit messy. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it though. It must look really elaborate braided....but I don't think I could hold my arms up that long!

[Trinka]

Not the best picture in the world - and it's slightly fuzzy because I did it with dry hair. But here's how it turned out.http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3pP62cIkdXk/SZrJFKyOCXI/AAAAAAAAAaY/dfCBar1NcKI/s1600-h/2.jpg

[Trinka]

Humph! No picture! Let me try one more time.http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3pP62cIkdXk/SZrJFKyOCXI/AAAAAAAAAaY/dfCBar1NcKI/s1600-h/2.jpg

[Isilya]

More fans of this bun? Nice :D

@ Trinka: your pic still doesn't show up, but I copied the address (I found it under "Properties" after right-clicking. At least, I think it's called that in English) and it looks very pretty, good job!

[Trinka]

Thank you! I wonder if maybe new members aren't allowed to post pictures? That would be a reasonable restriction ... don't want creepy stuff creeping in. :)

[Isilya]

New members can post pictures. Yours probably doesn't show up because it isn't hosted on a site like Photobucket or Flickr. There are several threads about posting pics on the Site Support board, I'm sure you can find a solution for this there.

[ailin]

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2587&pictureid=32324

My second attempt, with BSL hair and crazy layers! Thanks for the instructions, Isilya, they were very easy to follow :)

*runs off to practice more*

[Fencai]

here's my attempt!
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=1359&pictureid=32307

[enfys]

I can't see a lot of pictures, is that a low post count thing?

This bun is really pretty, but someone mentioning the "+" shape made me think about maths themed hair dos. I'm pretty sad, I know. But it'd be cool to see who else thinks of maths!

I will try it when I get some new hairsticks, or if i find some of my old ones in complete pairs.

I think I prefer it unbraided as it shows the pattern better but braids must help a lot with what to tdo with the other 3 strands.

[JamieLeigh]

This looked so awesome, I just had to try it out on the spot. I think I did a good job with it too...and it's all thanks to the wonderful easy-to-understand instructions! Thanks so much Isilya!!!! :D

[Isilya]

Ailin and Fencai: I love your versions, you both did an excellent job!



I can't see a lot of pictures, is that a low post count thing?

This bun is really pretty, but someone mentioning the "+" shape made me think about maths themed hair dos. I'm pretty sad, I know. But it'd be cool to see who else thinks of maths!

I will try it when I get some new hairsticks, or if i find some of my old ones in complete pairs.

I think I prefer it unbraided as it shows the pattern better but braids must help a lot with what to tdo with the other 3 strands.

I don't think it has to do with the number of posts. I haven't noticed any invisible pics in this thread lately, apart from Trinka's, but maybe people have removed some pics from the site that hosts their photos.

If you like math-themed buns, there's also the figure 8 and the infinity bun :)



This looked so awesome, I just had to try it out on the spot. I think I did a good job with it too...and it's all thanks to the wonderful easy-to-understand instructions! Thanks so much Isilya!!!! :D

Thanks, I'm happy I could please so many people with this tutorial:cheese:

[Unicorn]

That is a beautiful bun and I agree the instructions are very easy to follow. My hair isn't nearly long enough yet, but one day......

Unicorn

[lillerina]

I wore my hair like this yesterday and I loved it! It was pretty and a little intricate but so quick and easy to do.

[SimplyLonghair]

I love this bun! It makes my bun look so much larger than others! :happydance:

I want to try it with the four braids that Trinka said that she did. I was thinking of using braids even before she said something, but now I really want to do it that way. I think that it will make it even neater than the original. Thanks Isilya! Great instructions, very clear and well written! :rockerdud

[pdy2kn6]

great looking bun, can it be made without using hair pins? would the hair be able to hold itself? ill have to give it a try later on when im at home!

[Isilya]

Thanks all :D I'm happy everybody seems to understand the instructions right away.


@ pdy2kn6: you might be able to skip the pinning on the 3 first strands if your hair is obedient/gets tucked in easily, because the last strand will cover those ends, but I doubt the last one will stay put on its own.

[kdaniels8811]

I did it! looks great, thanks! and the instructions were very easy to follow.

[SimplyLonghair]

Here is a pic of the braided woven bun

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/simply_longhair/DSC_0044.jpg

[Unicorn]

That looks georgous Simplylonghair.

Unicorn

[SimplyLonghair]

That looks georgous Simplylonghair.

Unicorn
Thank you! It held really well even without pins! :D


pdy2kn6, that would be one way for those that don't want to use pins to put it up and have it hold.

[MadPirateBippy]

I don;t have any hairsticks in pairs anymore (all that came paired, my hair ate one of them) and I am just DYING to try this. :(

Dying.

I may die. DEAD. It's a tragedy of our modern era.

[SimplyLonghair]

I don;t have any hairsticks in pairs anymore (all that came paired, my hair ate one of them) and I am just DYING to try this. :(

Dying.

I may die. DEAD. It's a tragedy of our modern era.
Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So try some that compliment each other! Think maybe like a geisha does, they don't match but they "go" together.:D

We love out MPB and want you around so you can do it, I know you can! It will work! You must!:cheese::cheese::cheese:

[Isilya]

@ SimplyLonghair: I really like that braided look, it makes the updo look more complicated.



I don;t have any hairsticks in pairs anymore (all that came paired, my hair ate one of them) and I am just DYING to try this. :(

Dying.

I may die. DEAD. It's a tragedy of our modern era.

No pencils? Or paintbrushes?

Please don't die, I read you just became a guru, you have to enjoy that first (congratulations, BTW!) :flowers:

[SimplyLonghair]

@ SimplyLonghair: I really like that braided look, it makes the updo look more complicated.


MadPirateBippy, What??

No pencils? Or paintbrushes?

Please don't die, I read you just became a guru, you have to enjoy that first (congratulations, BTW!) :flowers:
Thank you! Your hairstyle is the one that I challenged Coriander to and she ended up creating a totally different style! So you could say that you started the inspiration!:D

[Isilya]

Yes, I saw her version in that other thread :) I'm glad this bun was an inspiration for her.

[Nastacia]

Wow, I understood :O It looks great. A must try.
The instructions are very well done, very comprehensible !
*applause*

[Isilya]

*Takes a bow* Thank you! :D

[jane53]

This is a style I want to try!

[MarlieJane]

Thanks for the great post and easy to follow directions. I just tried this bun, and I really like it!

[jane53]

I will try it--but not right now. I unaccountably have my hair successfully up in a figure 8 bun, and I don't want to argue with success!

Thanks for resurrecting a good thread, MarlieJane~!

[Angeletti]

what a unique bun, I will definitely be trying this once my hair dries!

[GlassEyes]

This bun is great! My hair is -just- long enough to do it at my thickness. :D And it looks good with curls, AND it holds pretty well. Thanks!

[Loreley]

What a gorgeous bun! I'll have to try it, too! :D

[fairytalegirl]

Thanks so much for the well written instructions! I just tried this out and was actually able to do it. I usually don't have enough length yet for a lot of things. This is great because I just would stop and pin when I ran out of hair and it all balanced out in the end. Mine ended up a little lopsided but I still really like it. Thanks again!

[candlesandfish]

Thanks, I've been looking for decent bun styles to do with my hair that I could understand the instructions for and didn't need hairtoys I didn't have for.

You could do this one with a pair of pencils! I did it with hairsticks though. Very easy and very cool looking, my first one was wobbly but the second was much better :D

[Bluegrass Babe]

MarlieJane, thanks for finding this thread! Isilya, thanks for a great tutorial!

It's not nearly as complicated as it looks. And the great thing is you can heavily oil or do a deep treatment all day and still look fantastic while you're at work or school.

Here is mine:
http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y371/Bluegrass-Babe/th_nikonpics013.jpg (http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y371/Bluegrass-Babe/nikonpics013.jpg)
(clickable)

[constantki]

Woah, that's really beautiful! I think I'll try it out right now!!

[Bluegrass Babe]

Thanks, constantki!

I should've added that sometimes I don't wrap a section all the way around. Sections A and D ( the two on top) are slightly shorter/layered. For those sections I just went under, over, tuck, and pin.

Doing that I think someone with shorter hair might manage this style. Someone one to give it a try?

fairytalegirl did! Pics! If it was slightly unbalanced try tucking ends under where it gets too heavy instead of weaving them. I am also experimenting with weaving the tops in opposite direction from the bottom.

[longhairtobe]

this looks really neat. i want to try! but i suppose i'll need two hair sticks( i only have one :-/ )

[KittyLost]

I love this bun, it is beautiful.

[Venefica]

That is so cool. Now not that your instructions are not good, for they are, but is there any chance you could do step by step pictures or a YouTube video as that is allot more easy to follow than a diagram, I would really like to try this style, it is so pretty. :cheese:

[TinaDenali]

Thanks for posting this, it looks sooo elegant!

[cybernetica]

Wow I Love that bun! I can't wait to try that one it's soo pretty and classic. Thank you for sharing it and in such good detail as well!

[Soulina]

Had to try this one, meagerly easy. Looks nice ty for posting, I´ll try to get the pic later.

[Fortresca]

this is one of my favourite buns! Obviously it's the one in my Avatar, too. It's easy and beautiful and I wear it quite often.

[Kindredraeven]

This one looks great, going to add this one to my Gotta try list :)

[Airmide]

I'm glad this thread got bumped. That is a really pretty style and incredibly great instructions! I'll be trying it soon.

I was going to tell Euphony (before I realized the thread was 2 years old lol) that Monkey King on Hawthorne sells pretty chopsticks for around $1 a pair.

Anyone wanting matching sticks, try a local import store and you should be able to find cheap and pretty chopsticks! They make them in children's sizes too, for those who have less head-eating buns than Euphony haha.

[Sookie]

This bun is totally awesome! I just find it difficult to do it without pictures or video instructions :( I don't understand very well

[Tea Lady]

Thanks. Quick question: for the weaving, when you bring a strand over a point, it should end up coming close to the ponytail base before going under the next point, right? For example, on the beginning, when you take strand 1 (upper-left) and bring it under point A then over point B, it will just rest next to the ponytail base before going under point C, right? (I hope my question makes sense!)

Tea Lady

[Tea Lady]

Hope it's okay if I bump this - I just want to find out if I have the concept correct on the how to of this bun (see my post above!).

Tea Lady

[Isilya]

First of all: thanks to all those who commented since my last post in this thread, I really appreciate it :flowers:


Thanks. Quick question: for the weaving, when you bring a strand over a point, it should end up coming close to the ponytail base before going under the next point, right? For example, on the beginning, when you take strand 1 (upper-left) and bring it under point A then over point B, it will just rest next to the ponytail base before going under point C, right? (I hope my question makes sense!)

Tea Lady

I think I understand what you are saying. Yes, when you are weaving the hair, you should keep the hair as close to the 'centre' (the ponytail base) as possible. HTH!

[Kaya]

That is so cool. Now not that your instructions are not good, for they are, but is there any chance you could do step by step pictures or a YouTube video as that is allot more easy to follow than a diagram, I would really like to try this style, it is so pretty. :cheese:

I was right there with you Venefica! I tried to visualize the style with her lovely instructions, but failed miserably. I tend to learn better by watching someone else do it. :o
But lo and behold, I found an excellent video and everything made sense! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3nJJ7a0KXA

(It's in German, but you get a clear view of the bun, not to mention this young woman has some drool-worthy thick hair.)

[fiddlefananb]

Oh my gosh! Thanks for the youtube link. That did help a lot. That girl has some crazy thick hair. She needs longer sticks. I think my entire head of hair is probably one of the quarter sections she sectioned off! I can't wait to leave work today to try this.

[MrsGuther]

That's a really pretty bun! :)

[KatjicaMjau]

I tryed it and it looks really good (for the first time) :rolling:
And I dont even need to pin them :D for me, that is a big + !!!

[Rosethorn]

Those instructions are probably the easiest to understand that I've ever seen. Thanks so much. I can't wait to try it!

[Tea Lady]

Yes, thank you for the clarification and for the video link. I'm also going to try the Rose Bun the German woman made a video of.

Tea Lady

[Debra83]

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2587&pictureid=32324

My second attempt, with BSL hair and crazy layers! Thanks for the instructions, Isilya, they were very easy to follow :)

*runs off to practice more*




:agape: WOW!

[ccmso12]

I love the way you put your instructions! I can never figure out the U-tube tutorials. Send me more! LOL though I recently cut from BSL to shoulder . . .Ill have to wait, but my daughter has waistlength he he he