How to Style the Ballerina Bun in 4 Quick Steps (page 2)

How to Style the Ballerina Bun in 4 Quick Steps

Posted by Cathy | Tuesday January 4, 2011

The Ballerina Bun was one of the trendy hairstyles in 2010 and we expect it to transition smoothly into 2011. It's easy to do and works for both daytime and evening.

Sarah Jessica Parker's go-to style of the year has also been spotted on other celebs like Kate Bosworth, Sienna Miller and Rachel McAdams.

Here's how to get the look:

Step 1: Using a hairbrush, smooth your hair into a high ponytail on the crown of your head or just below the crown. Secure with an elastic hairband

Step 2: Add volume by teasing small sections of your ponytail at a time. If you have thick or curly hair, you may want to bypass this step.

Step 3: Wrap small sections of hair around the hairband at a time to create a full bun. Pin each piece as you go. It's best to start with the pieces at the front.

Step 4: Hairspray, hairspray, hairspray.

Are you wearing the Ballerina Bun or is it time to move on?

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16 Comments

	on January 05, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: This is my go-to when I'm having a bad hair day or just need a simple updo. I pull my hair into a ponytail, secure with a hair elastic, then split the pony into two halves. I wind them together like a rope, then twirl the whole thing loosely around the base and fasten with pins. Takes about 1 minute and you can make it as loose or schoolmarmish tight as you like. Best of all, with unwashed hair the texture holds it in place really well with few flyaways! The end result looks like Sienna Miller's 'do when made up loosely, or like a more traditional braided coif when fastened more tightly.
	on January 05, 2011 cathy3087 98 said: When I think of a Ballerina Bun, I picture my hair shellacked to my head with gel, a hideous pink knit bun holder, and 100 bobby pins that I was forced to use in my dancing days. That's a look I'll never wear out, but I really like this updated ballerina bun. It's really elegant.
	on January 05, 2011 LaurenBlair 128 said: I love this new style of bun. A little more loose and a little more volume - especially from Sarah Jessica Parker. I'm inspired, I think I'll try this updo for work tomorrow, Thanks Cathy!
	on January 04, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: I try this look often and fail often. I always end up with a bumpy ponytail followed by a lopsided or overly harsh looking bun. But then again I've never been good at styling my hair.
	on January 04, 2011 jchang212 106 said: Buns are just so simple and elegant! But what I love even more than the clean ballerina look is the messy bun look. It's a handful of fun and attitude that you just can't ignore! I miss my long hair :(
	on January 04, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: What I love about this style is that you can so easily adapt it to either a messy casual style or a polished formal look! I love wearing this in the summer on the way back from the beach - my hair is full of salt and sunscreen but has an amazing texture that makes this style hold while looking purposefully piecey.