Samantha Jones's "Ballet Bun"

You can show up with unwashed hair like they recommend, but you risk frizz and curly flyaways. Especially around your face and neck. You can try it. Maybe it will work for you. Bring extra pins and clips.

Try wetting your hair and pulling it back into a ponytail first. You need the thick elastics. Thin ones won’t work. Stock up on the thick elastics when you find a pharmacy that has them.

Twist your ponytail or braid it. Then spin it into the bun and secure with big pins. Add the hairnet and about thirty more pins.

Spray your hair while it’s still wet. Use extra hold hairspray. Use a lot of gel. Your hair will be crunchy. That’s okay, don’t worry about it. Don’t touch it, you’ll cause white flakes.

Leave your hair in the bun for the post-show reception. Other girls might let their hair down. It’s fine to do your own thing. It’s better not to disturb it. If you leave your stage makeup on, it will all look intentional.