HAIR: How To Use A Sock Bun When You Don't Really Know How To Use A Sock Bun

If you have seen a YouTube video on how to use a sock bun, you've seen how effortless and easy it looks. If you have tried to use a sock bun you know that it is difficult. I have tried using a sock, I have tried using the donut, but I just can't seem to master the sock bun look. I'd like to blame the layers in my hair, but deep down I know that I just can't do it. So I have come up with a way to use the donut, perfect for the person who:
 a) just can't do it the normal person way
 b) has layers
or c) is just sick of doing the regular sock bun

All you need for this look is a hair donut, some elastics, and some bobby pins. I got my hair donut here, but they are sold at a variety of places, and you can also make one yourself out of a sock. I used two elastics and six bobby pins, but the number of pins you use will vary on your hair type (mine is on the thicker side).

1. The first thing you need to do is put your hair into a ponytail. Wherever you put the ponytail is where your bun is going to be. I like mine at the top of my head, but you could also do this look for a side bun or a low bun.

2. After you have your ponytail you need to slide the hair donut/ sock/whatever you are using over top of the ponytail. It will kind of look like a giant scruchie-type thing. All it needs to do is sit there at the base of your ponytail.

3. and 4. The next step is to spread your hair out evenly all around the donut. I find it easiest if I tilt my head then spread the hair around with my hands. It is important to hide the donut, especially if it is a different color than your hair.

5. After the donut is completely hidden, you need to keep it that way using another elastic.

6. You can leave your hair like that if you really want to, but I don't so I need to put the ends of my hair up around the bun, which also helps hide the elastic. You can do this in a variety of ways, (twisting, braiding, fishtailing, etc.) but I decided to simply take a piece of hair, wrap it around the base of the bun, and pin it with a bobby pin.

7. Just continue the technique you used to pin the hair up until all the hair is either in the bun or around it, and you are done!

This is my easiest method to create a full looking bun and would definitely suggest trying it out if your donut is just sitting somewhere collecting dust because you don't know how to use it.

How do you use your donut/sock/whatever? Can you do it the right way (and would you like to explain to me all of the secrets to doing so?)
XOXO,
Taylor