Ballerina Bun How-to

It's a Ballerina Bun Bonanza!

It's a young girl's dream, a dream as old as time, the wish to be a Prima Ballerina. The elegance, agility, grace and poise all while accomplishing seemingly impossible feats. Well whilst we can't all be ballerinas, it doesn't mean we can't recreate their look.

The Ballerina Bun has been a favourite look for red carpets and street wear alike. Imbuing the wearer with class and style while also being easy to achieve - no wonder it's so popular!

This tutorial will focus on achieving the Ballerina Bun with the use of a Hair Donut. They are readily available at most chemists and won't set you back more than a couple of dollars. For those of you who would prefer to not have to buy a Hair Donut, they are also easily fashioned out of a sock (if you cut out the toe section!).





Step One: Lightly dampen your hair and comb through to ensure there are no bumps or kinks.

Step Two: Pull your hair into a tight ponytail to wherever you wish the bun to the placed on your head. Typically Ballerina Buns are achieved through high ponytails, yet for a more understated look you can also try a lower ponytail.

Step Three: Loop the ponytail through the centre of the Hair Donut. Bring the Hair Donut to the end of the ponytail and bend the hair over the edge of the donut, tucking it underneath and through the bottom of the loop.

Step Four: Roll the Hair Donut down to your ponytail several times until it reaches your head, rolling your hair along with it.

Step Five: Fasten away all loose strands with bobby pins and use a medium-hold spray [De Lorenzo Vapour Mist, RRP $17.95 (400g)] to keep the bun in tact.

Step Six: Finally as the pièce de la resistance, spray on the De Lorenzo Elements Afterglow Spray [RRP $21.95 (100mL)] an anti-humidity spray that removes static and leaves your hair luminous!