Socks Buns Turned Sock Balls



Believe me...I rock a sock bun like it's my job. It's the ultimate second day hair move or in my case the ultimate lazy/I woke up late/I wanted 10 more minutes of sleep move. However, I have been wanting to spice up the typical sock bun. So, I took the beige sock bun that I made and squished it together making more of a little donut hole (unfortunately not of the Krispy Kreme descent). After scrunching the sock bun into a knot/ball, I wrapped a similarly colored hair tie around it, securing the ball shape. I place my hair in a bun, resting the sock ball above the pony. I then wrapped the hair hanging from the pony around the sock ball and secured that with another beige hair tie. Voila - a funkier sock bun. Looks fancier than it is - just how I like it.



Sock Bun: Part Deux

With the help of perfectly matched clip-in hair extensions, I'm able to do this more elegant version of a sock bun. I converted from an actual sock bun made from a light beige sock to a Conair Sock Bun Maker (available at Target). To get this look: 1) Put hair in pony tail 2) Place bun maker around pony tail, at the base (hair should be through hole of bun maker) 3) Spread hair from pony tail over bun maker, covering evenly so that the bun maker isn't visible 4) Wrap a hair tie around bun maker so that hair is still covering all of it 5) Take the hair that is sticking out from the bun and start wrapping it around bun 6) Use bobby pins to pin hair while you're wrapping it around to hold it in place 7) Voila! Fancy bun that takes less than 5 minutes to do and looks fabulous!

Second Day Hair: Part 1

Since we have all learned by now it isn't fabulous for your hair to wash it everyday, it's time to learn how to work that second day hair the right way. Here we have a messy horse show bun. What will you need for this look? Hairspray. Comb. Bobby pins. Don't be afraid to tease your hair...this look won't be pulled off the same without the height, honey. Also, make sure to not make the bun too neat and tidy. A little messy makes this what it is. 

Back to Basics with Braids

If you are like me and always running late in the morning, braids and buns can be your best friends. When I wake up with crazy bed head or am in a rush, I always opt for a bun. Every now and then, I spice it up with a french braid, framing my face. It's such an elementary skill but always gets me compliments. If you are taking your hair stylist's advice and trying not to wash your hair daily, this is a great way to wear second day hair. Keeping your hair healthy and rock a new style...check and check.