How Should I Do My Hair for Ballet Class?

Ballet

Once you have the right leotard, tights and ballet shoes, it’s time to decide how you would like to style your hair for class. A neat and secure hairstyle is essential to ensure that no strands of hair get in the way of your concentration during class.

Your hair should be pulled back away from your face so that it doesn’t interfere with your movement or vision. Neatly groomed hair also creates an elegant look and reflects a sense of discipline and respect towards ballet as an art form.

For most classes, a basic bun is the ideal hairstyle for dancers. To achieve this, you will need to gather all your hair into a high ponytail at the crown of your head. Secure it with an elastic band or two, depending on the length and thickness of your hair. Make sure that the ponytail is tight so that it won’t come undone throughout class.

Once you have secured your ponytail, it’s time to start twisting it into a bun.

If you have long or thick hair, use bobby pins to make sure that the bun is secure and stays in place. Start by twisting the ends of your ponytail up into a coil. Continue coiling until you reach the base of your ponytail. Once you have reached the base, wrap the twisted section around itself until it forms a bun shape at the top of your head.

Tips:

  • If you have short or thinning hair: You can use extensions or a bun maker to help create more volume in your bun.
  • If you have very thick or long hair: Consider using hairspray before beginning with styling so that flyaways don’t interfere with creating an even bun shape.

Conclusion:

For ballet class, creating a neat and secure bun is essential for both practicality and etiquette reasons. The steps outlined above will help ensure that your hair stays put throughout class while also creating an elegant look that reflects respect towards ballet as an art form.