PRETTY PRACTICAL

PRETTY PRACTICAL

UNDONE BUN

You throwyour hair up before running errands, yes?This tousledknot is equally low-effortbut looks ohso pulled-together.

RUNWAY INSPIRATION

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.

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.

Written by Chelsea Traber Burns Photograph by Molly Cranna

2

Do the twist

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.

FOR ANOTHER UPDO IDEA Try a low bun. Go to real simple.com/bun.