The Benefits of Bunning: Tips and Techniques

The days of buns being associated with grannies are long gone! I can remember cringing at the mention of a bun. Nowadays, you see the hottest celebrities rocking  buns more than ever! If you want to look sophisticated and chic, then the bun is the perfect style to achieve that look. You can opt to wear your bun high on your head, somewhere in the middle, or low near the nape of your neck. Don’t feel restricted to wear it one way. The good news is that whether you are natural or relaxed, have 4b or 2a hair type, you can enjoy the style of a bun without the fuss! Not only can the bun look super hot, chic, and sexy, it offers tons of benefits overall:

• It’s a protective style! Your precious strands are neatly packed away, giving it the opportunity to thrive and rest! It’s off of your shoulders, so no need to worry about the hair rubbing on your clothes and breaking off. It’s ideal for that sometimes awkward shoulder length.
• It’s one of the most versatile styles ever! You can easily take this style from office to evening out and be on point for both occasions.
• The possibilities are endless with the bun. Not only can you switch positions, (which is recommended to avoid tension in one area) you can also vary the style in countless other ways, read on to discover a few.
• Adding accessories is easy and fun! Try a thin headband, flower, or chopsticks to add a twist to this already stylish and polished look.
• It’s practical and convenient.
• It is practically free to create the bun.  This style does not require visiting a salon. It’s a simple do-it-yourselfer!

Ways to Recreate the Simple Bun:

• Part the hair down the middle and pull the bull tightly and wear it at the nape of your neck. 
• Loosely pulled bun with a swoop bang.
• Tendrils coming toward the face and bun loosely hanging.
• Ringletts coming toward the face and bun worn up high on head.
• Wide or thin headband with tightly pulled bun.
• Chinese style bangs with bun.
• Side swept bangs with bun.
• Add a phony pony or hair piece to make  your bun bigger and bolder.

 Bangs with the bun

As you see, the bun has a myriad of perks and pleasantries! Bunning it has become my personal fav and I just can’t get enough of  it! A few things to keep in mind:

1. Keep your hair moisturized and sealed to allow your tresses to benefit from the protective style.
2. Reposition the bun to avoid tension.
3. Don’t brush your edges harshly, this can lead to breakage.
4. Don’t neglect your haircare regimen, as it can become easy to just bun and forget about it!
5. Don’t pull hair too tight back into bun, as this can cause breakage

Ladies, go rock that bun with style!!