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The sock bun is a quick and easy hairstyle that can be achieved in just a few minutes. All you need is a sock, a hairband, and some hairspray. First, cut the toe off a sock and roll it into a donut shape. Then, put your hair into a ponytail and slide the sock over the top, fanning your hair out to cover the sock. Finally, roll the sock down slowly, gathering your hair into a bun as you go.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Sock type | A longer sock is better for shorter hair, but any sock can be used as long as you are okay with cutting it up. |
| Hair type | This style works best on dry hair, but can be done on damp hair if it is curly. |
| Hair preparation | Mist hair with water to make the bun tighter. |
| Hair accessories | A hair tie is needed to create a ponytail. |
| Sock preparation | Cut the toe off the sock and roll it into a donut or ring shape. |
| Bun creation | Slide the sock onto your ponytail, then pull it as close to the tip of your hair as you can. Tuck any remaining hair under the centre of the donut. Then, roll the sock down slowly, gathering your hair in a ring as you go. Rotate the sock as you roll it down so your hair completely covers it. |
| Finishing touches | Spray your bun with hairspray if you’d like. |
What You'll Learn
How to prepare your sock
To prepare your sock, you will need to cut the toe off the end of a sock and roll it into a donut or ring shape. It is recommended to use a longer sock if you have shorter hair to ensure it is fully covered. You should also pick a sock that you are happy to cut up. Once you have cut off the toe, bunch up the sock to help get it onto your ponytail, over the elastic.
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How to prepare your hair
To prepare your hair for a sock bun, it's best to start with a ponytail. If your hair is dry, mist it with water first so the bun stays tighter. For curly hair, do this style when your hair is damp. Leave a section out of the ponytail, then braid the remainder once the bun is done for a cute look.
Fan out your hair around the sock so it's evenly distributed all around and mostly covering the sock. Then, gently rotate the excess hair to twist it around the forming bun. Keep rolling and tucking until the bun is tight to your head. The more you roll, the tighter it will be.
Using your thumbs, tuck and roll the ponytail outwards, working to keep all the hair tucked into the roll. Spread the ends out around the roll. Tuck any remaining hair under the centre of the donut. Then, roll the sock down slowly, gathering your hair in a ring as you go. Rotate the sock as you roll it down so your hair completely covers it.
Spray the flyaways with a light hairspray, then adjust the hair around the bun to cover the sock. You can also spray your bun with hairspray if you'd like.
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How to roll your hair
To make a sock bun, cut the toe off a sock and roll it into a doughnut shape. Slide the sock onto your ponytail, then pull it as close to the tip of your hair as you can. Fan out your hair around the sock so it's evenly distributed and mostly covering the sock. Then, gently rotate the excess hair to twist it around the forming bun. Keep rolling and tucking until the bun is tight to your head. The more you roll, the tighter it will be.
To roll your hair, you can use either fabric strips or foam rollers. If you're using fabric, separate a section of hair and twist it around one strip of fabric. Tie the fabric strip in place and repeat until the entire bottom section of your hair is rolled. Sleep on your rag rolls and remove them in the morning for natural-looking curls. If you're using foam rollers, start rolling the top section of your hair. The larger the section of hair, the looser the curl will be. Continue adding rollers to the rest of your hair. Clasp the rollers on the bottom to prevent crimps or dents. Leave the rollers in overnight and remove them in the morning.
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How to position your bun
To position your bun, you first need to decide where you want it to sit on your head. The height of your ponytail will determine the placement of your bun. Wherever the base of your ponytail is, that’s where the centre of your bun will be.
Once you've decided on the position, secure your ponytail with a hair elastic. Then, slide the sock onto your ponytail, pulling it as close to the tip of your hair as you can. Fan out your hair around the sock so it's evenly distributed all around and mostly covering the sock.
Tuck any remaining hair under the centre of the donut. Then, roll the sock down slowly, gathering your hair in a ring as you go. Rotate the sock as you roll it down so your hair completely covers it. Keep rolling and tucking until the bun is tight to your head. The more you roll, the tighter it will be.
Finally, adjust the hair around the bun to cover the sock. You can also use hairspray to keep any flyaways in place.
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How to finish your bun
Now that you've created your sock bun, it's time to finish the look. Smooth your hair into a ponytail, making sure there aren't any bumps or knots. Secure your ponytail with a hair elastic. Slide the sock onto your ponytail, then pull it as close to the tip of your hair as you can. Fan out your hair around the sock so it's evenly distributed all around and mostly covering the sock. Then gently rotate the excess hair to twist it around the forming bun. Keep rolling and tucking until the bun is tight to your head. The more you roll the tighter it is. Spray the flyaways with a light hairspray, adjust the hair around the bun to cover the sock. If you want to add a cute look, leave a section out of the ponytail, then braid the remainder once the bun is done.
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Frequently asked questions
Cut the toe off a sock, roll it into a donut shape, slide it onto your ponytail, and tuck any remaining hair under the centre of the donut. Then, roll the sock down slowly, gathering your hair in a ring as you go.
Use a longer sock if you have shorter hair to make sure it's fully covered. Pick a sock you're okay with cutting up, and if you have curly hair, do this style when your hair is damp.
Mist your hair with water first so the bun stays tighter. When you're rolling your hair into the bun, use your thumbs to tuck and roll your ponytail outwards, working to keep all the hair tucked into the roll. The more you roll, the tighter it will be.
Spray your bun with hairspray.
