Any other iii people have issues wearing buns?

**kganihanova** · April 19th, 2014, 07:42 PM

Hello!

So as my hair gained and gains thickness, I"m finding that buns are significantly less fun and less comfortable than they were with layers. I know that braids aren't as protective but buns tend to give me terrible headaches, even now. I tried placing them differently. I tried loosening. I'm just not a bun girl. Is this okay?

**Kaelee** · April 19th, 2014, 07:47 PM

There are only a couple of buns that are comfortable for me...cinnabuns FORGET IT.

It's frustrating for sure. Even then, the buns that work have their bad days.

**kganihanova** · April 19th, 2014, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Kaelee

There are only a couple of buns that are comfortable for me...cinnabuns FORGET IT.

It's frustrating for sure. Even then, the buns that work have their bad days.

I think that's my problem. I can only do a barely cinnabun right now and its hurting me. I don't have enough length for a pencil bun or any other bun. Guess I'll stick with braids and peacock twists.

**Kaelee** · April 19th, 2014, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by kganihanova

I think that's my problem. I can only do a barely cinnabun right now and its hurting me. I don't have enough length for a pencil bun or any other bun. Guess I'll stick with braids and peacock twists.

Try disc bun, it was the first bun I could do. Cinnabuns I gave up on. I can get it to work (with difficulty) but it's not worth the effort when there are other options.

**kganihanova** · April 19th, 2014, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Kaelee

Try disc bun, it was the first bun I could do. Cinnabuns I gave up on. I can get it to work (with difficulty) but it's not worth the effort when there are other options.

Not enough length. It worked great for me at waist and BSL though so I'll be able to do it soon enough.

**darklyndsea** · April 19th, 2014, 08:06 PM

You might just have to wait for your hair to be longer before they're comfortable. I only started finding buns at all comfortable once I got to hip-to-half-moon length, even though I could manage a cinnabun at mid-back.

**Kaelee** · April 19th, 2014, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by darklyndsea

You might just have to wait for your hair to be longer before they're comfortable. I only started finding buns at all comfortable once I got to hip-to-half-moon length, even though I could manage a cinnabun at mid-back.

This, unfortunately.

But you'll get there!

**kganihanova** · April 19th, 2014, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by darklyndsea

You might just have to wait for your hair to be longer before they're comfortable. I only started finding buns at all comfortable once I got to hip-to-half-moon length, even though I could manage a cinnabun at mid-back.

Hmm. Braids it is. I do tend to prefer braids at in between stages.

**vindo** · April 19th, 2014, 08:11 PM

Used to be close to iii (without hair loss) - Lazy Wrap Bun + 4 prong 60th street hair fork works wonders!

**FallingDarkness** · April 19th, 2014, 08:30 PM

Most buns are uncomfortable with scrunchies (ow, too much pulling, which means breakage, which means BAD) and I can't get a hair stick to work with my length and thickness. It all just falls out.
Be happy you have thick hair though! It's both a blessing and a curse, but I love love love having thick hair.