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UNDONE BUN You throw your hair up before running errands, yes? This tousled knot is equally low-effort but looks oh so pulled-together.
2 Do the twist
Models at the Protagonist fall 2016 show looked all business in the front, party in the back with a roughed-up take on a classic low bun.
Gather hair at the nape of the neck (just as you would for a low ponytail), then twist counterclockwise until taut. Holding it tight so it doesn’t unravel, bring the end of the twist up to the middle of your head so it folds over on itself, forming a loop.
3 Hang tight Anchor the loop with a few hairpins (which have a wider mouth than traditional bobbies) in a color that matches your hair. Slide them in on either side, leaving the ends loose. Try Conair Velvet Touch Updo Pins ($4 for 12, walgreens. com). Pull out a few faceframing pieces.
1 Get a grip To give freshly washed or slippery hair holding power and volume, spritz a texturizing spray, like Garnier De-Constructed Texture Tease Finishing Spray ($4.50, garnierusa. com), from midlength to ends. If your hair is very fine, add in loose waves with a curling wand. This will help prevent the bun from falling out.
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Written by Chelsea Traber Burns Photograph by Molly Cranna
SEPTEMBER 2016
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