Few hairstyles have withstood the decades better than the classic ballerina bun. Elegantly timeless and effortlessly cool, the bun is as versatile as it is practical. Whatever your style, guaranteed, there’s a bun to suit you and your hair type.
The Spring/ Summer look is youthful, fresh, and airy. Avoid an overload of product, and focus on creating textured character. Unless you are twelve (or Kate Moss), slicked back styles can look a little severe, so best to aim for the non-overtly perfect finish either at the back of the head on the occipital, or cheekily on the crown.
The great thing about this style is it can look as high-fashion, elegant, or as natural as you want. Feast your eyes on some of these looks for inspiration….
The Top Knot
A more extreme take on the classic style, this is a look for the fearlessly fashionable. True, it requires confidence, but this style is by no-means reserved for Hoxton-ites. Milan and Paris pavements were scattered with the hi-top style at SS10 shows. Sulis Loves!
Daytime Downtime
This great daytime look is the hair-up version of bedhead hair. Favoured by celebrities such as Sienna Miller and Alexa Chung, the bun is pulled loosely to the lower-mid point of the hair with strands escaping to softly graze jawline.
Getting the height right is crucial to make those cheekbones pop! Skip the hair brush and use your fingers to create natural texture. If it takes too long to style, you’re probably trying too hard.
Red Carpet Glamour
To translate this look from am to pm, use plenty of shine spray and silkening serum. This time, you want to ensure the finished effect is both smooth and chic. To keep the look full and thick, avoid twisting the lengths too much before you create the shape of the bun.
Lacking length? Its at times like this that you are allowed clip-in hair pieces. This is dramatic, ice-queen hair at it’s best.
And now its your turn!!
How to achieve the (casual) look:
1. Prep hair with Bumble and bumble ‘Holding Foam’ (£21.00) then softly tong and brush out
2. To create a natural texture, get stuck in with your hands and gather the hair in a loose ponytail just below the occipital (the bone at the back of your head).
3. Twist the ponytail and mold into a soft ballet bun. Use your fingers to open the hair and create ‘flyaways’ for a soft texture.
4. Rub and distress the front of the hair for a youthful, natural feel.
5. Spray lightly with Bumble and bumble ‘Classic Spray’ (£16.50)
1. Prep hair with Bumble and bumble ‘Holding Foam’ (£21.00) then softly tong and brush out
2. To create a natural texture, get stuck in with your hands and gather the hair in a loose ponytail just below the occipital (the bone at the back of your head).
3. Twist the ponytail and mold into a soft ballet bun. Use your fingers to open the hair and create ‘flyaways’ for a soft texture.
4. Rub and distress the front of the hair for a youthful, natural feel.
5. Spray lightly with Bumble and bumble ‘Classic Spray’ (£16.50)
More soon lovely-haired friends xxx
2 comments:
Thank you Sulis! This blogspot has become my little mecca for quick fire style inspiration. I'm impressed with the accessible detail of every post that seems to be lovingly prepared with imagination and charm. It's great to find a salon that keeps your 'hair love' going between appointments.
Laura x
Thanks for the feedback Laura! We aim to please ;) xxx
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