Bun Instructions & Troubleshooting

**LadyCelestina** · November 29th, 2016, 04:03 AM

Hey, I hope you guys find this a good idea. Basically a thread where we can discuss bun problems & get written instruction for how to do them properly or share videos. Basically if you just cannot get a certain bun to work from tutorials, get help here

I will add a link to the bun list thread once I find it.

If this is not a good idea or something like this exists, we can let it die

If not, can I start?

**Moonfall** · November 29th, 2016, 04:06 AM

That seems like an excellent idea to me, I'm not sure if something like it exists though!

**lapushka** · November 29th, 2016, 04:25 AM

No, I think there's a number of loose threads, but nothing centralized so to speak. Great idea for a thread, IMMHO!

**Aidin** · November 29th, 2016, 09:34 AM

Great idea, thanks for creating the thread!

I have a question, my hair in APL curly and HL stretched. While I could stretch it to make a LWB, I prefer to not put so much tension in my bleached tresses

so I usually resort to a loose tails-up bun secured with a hair tie... I know that these are dreadful!
What can I use to secure my loose bun?

**Arctic** · November 29th, 2016, 10:10 AM

Maybe spin pins or 3 (or which ever number works) prong hair fork?

**LadyCelestina** · November 29th, 2016, 11:54 AM

Aw, I'm glad that you guys like it

Aidin, you could also use a claw clip if you don't mind the look, or at least at home, and do a sort of peacock twist... I use the smaller ones as the big ones feel very heavy. There's also the beak clips (but half my hair escapes them and they pull).

**Aidin** · November 29th, 2016, 01:06 PM

Thanks for your suggestions!
I looked into them and I must say I'm drooling over the 3 prong hair forks... I guess I will ask one for Christmas ^_^

**Strands** · November 29th, 2016, 01:22 PM

OMG this came at the right time. I am literally studying buns this next month. I am a newbie, clearly, but with my frequent struggles in learning some of these this is SO HELPFUL

**Katia_k** · November 29th, 2016, 03:35 PM

I'm loving the idea of written instructions especially. I have non-functioning eyeballs and it's really hard to find text tutorials. I got some great ones from folks here a few months ago, but I feel like having a big thread with text and videos for all would be pretty great.

I'm also in a huge rut with styles right now and trapped in a cinnabun/braid vortex, so amping up my arsenal would be super fun.

**LadyCelestina** · November 30th, 2016, 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by Katia_k

I'm loving the idea of written instructions especially. I have non-functioning eyeballs and it's really hard to find text tutorials. I got some great ones from folks here a few months ago, but I feel like having a big thread with text and videos for all would be pretty great.

I'm also in a huge rut with styles right now and trapped in a cinnabun/braid vortex, so amping up my arsenal would be super fun.

I remember the thread you made. I really hope you find this helpful then!