Are you a pro at making hair buns? Honestly, I used to be terrible at them.
I couldn't use hairpins properly, and even when I thought I’d finally made a decent bun, it would fall apart in minutes. Instead of a beautiful, round shape, my buns always ended up looking messy and lopsided.
I used to be so envious of the moms who could effortlessly create perfect buns for their children.
Driven by the simple wish of "I want to be able to do a perfect bun too!" I went through endless trial and error. Eventually, I discovered a technique to create a rock-solid bun using only hair ties.
I’ve done this hairstyle for my daughter countless times. Even after a full day of school, she comes home with her bun looking just as perfect as it did in the morning—it simply doesn't budge!
When I shared this method with a friend, she was shocked and said, "This is a total game-changer!" I’m confident that after reading this, you’ll be saying, "Doing a bun is actually easy!" too.
With over 4.5 million views on Instagram and over 1.5 million views on YouTube Shorts, this surprising technique is finally here. Let’s dive into the step-by-step guide!
🔑 Key Points for a Perfect Cinderella Bun
1. Start with a High Pony
To get that classic royal look, tie your ponytail as high as possible.
Pro Tip: If it’s hard to gather all the hair at once, tie it in two sections as shown in the video.
Helper Tip: Have the person lean their head back slightly when securing the final pony—it makes it much easier!
2. Braid the Ponytail
Create a simple three-strand braid. You can use either an overhand or underhand technique—whichever is easiest for you!
3. The "Rubber Band Twist" Technique
Take a second hair tie and loop it over the base of the ponytail. Twist the band once, then pull the braid through the loop.
4. The Secret to a Secure Bun (Crucial! ⚠️)
Pull the braid tight after each pass through the hair tie. This is the most important step to ensure the bun stays firm and doesn't wobble.
5. Repeat & Layer
Twist the hair tie again and pull the braid through. Repeat this process depending on the length of the hair.
6. The Final Tuck
Once you reach the end of the braid, twist the band one last time and stretch it over the entire bun, making sure to secure the tips underneath.
✨ Finishing Touch
While this method is designed to be secure with only hair ties, feel free to add a few hairpins (bobby pins) for an extra "bulletproof" hold that will last all day at the Disney parks! 🏰✨
Ready to try it yourself?
I hope this guide helps you say goodbye to messy, falling-apart hair buns forever! It might take one or two tries to get the "twist and pull" tension just right, but once you do, you’ll never go back to bobby pins.Happy styling! ✨