Creating a ballerina-style bun with a donut is one of the most popular hairstyles for dancers. It’s practical and easy to do, and looks elegant and polished on stage.
The donut bun is achieved by wrapping your hair around a foam or fabric donut, which gives the bun its signature round shape. Here are the step-by-step instructions for creating a ballet bun with a donut.
Step One:
Start with clean dry hair brushed out so that there are no tangles. Use hairspray to hold flyaways in place, if needed.
Step Two:
Gather your hair into a high ponytail on the top of your head. Make sure it’s secure; use an elastic band or tie it with elastic bands twice if needed.
Step Three:
Place the donut at the base of your ponytail and wrap your hair around it until all of your hair is tucked inside. Secure the ends of your hair with bobby pins or hairspray so they stay in place.
Step Four:
Smooth out any bumps or gaps using more bobby pins or hairspray, if needed. Take extra care when pinning to make sure everything is secure and that there are no visible pins.
Step Five: