Looking for a chic and effortless hairstyle that you can whip up in just five minutes? The braided bun is your go-to solution! This stylish updo combines the elegance of a braid with the sophistication of a bun, perfect for any occasion. Follow our simple steps and get ready to rock a fabulous braided bun in no time!
Let’s start making a pronytail bun!
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Step 1 – Wear your hair in a ponytail
With this braided bun, your hair does not need to be brushed and smoothed out. Tie your hair at nape of your neck in a loose ponytail. Texturize your pony by pinching your hair at the crown to receive some extra volume.
Before you put it in a ponytail, brushing and smoothing your hair will give your bun a sleek look.
Tie a loose pony at the crown of your head for a high bun.
Step 2 – Make your ponytail braid
Braid in a traditional three-strand braid with your ponytail. Down to the bottom of your hair, braid your hair. It’s all right if any bits of hair come out as the braid continues.
Step 3 – Make a hole in your hair
To make a hole in the region of your hair above the ponytail holder:
Use your fingers.
Reach up and under your ponytail holder with your thumb and pointer finger so that they poke up vertically from the hole you just made.
Keep digging through your fingers; they can latch onto your braid.
Step 4 – Through the hole, fold your hair
Pick your braid up and put it to your two fingers by poking through the opening with your free hand. With your two fingers, hold onto the braid and pull the braid down through the opening. Since the plat has been drawn through the opening, the sides of your hair should be twisted.
Step 5 – However, fold your braid again
Fold your braid into the opening one more time. Do not pull your braid all the way down through the hole this time. To pull the bulkiest portion to the hole, flip the braid and let the lower part of the braid (the tail) fold in the hole on itself. The idea is to make the majority of the braid seen in the bun be the braid’s bulkiest portion.
Step 6 – Set the braid tight
To insert bobby pins into sides of your bun, hold your braid with one hand and use your other hand. Use your fingers to pull the braided parts apart a little bit to make the bun appear fluffier and to add texture until the braid is fixed in place. If the bun looks little messy and not too perfect, it’s okay.
Now you have a gorgeous braided bun that looks like it took ages to create, but you know the secret—just five minutes! This versatile hairstyle is perfect for any event, whether you’re heading to a fancy dinner or just want to add a touch of elegance to your everyday look.
Remember, the key to a great braided bun is to embrace the texture and slight imperfections, as they add character and charm. Enjoy your fabulous new look!
Feel free to add a hair accessory like a ribbon or decorative pins to personalize your braided bun even more. Happy styling!
