Sophisticated Bun Series: Twisted up Chic Bun
Last updated on August 5th, 2024 at 10:27 pm
Next up in the Sophisticated Bun Series is the Twisted Up Chic Bun:
This bun took about 30 minutes to create due to all of the twists and the placement of this twisted up chic bun. Plus, since my hair is very fine I have to be super careful not to rip through it when styling (not an easy task!).
Items Used
- Banana Clip
- Bobby pins
- Aloe vera gel
- Jane Carter Nourish and Shine
- Denman Brush
- Scarf
- Head band
The Twisted Up Chic Bun Technique
- Start with hair that is stretched from bantu knots
- Section out two small areas about an inch and a half apart on the left back side of the hair
- Braid the two sections into small braids
- Apply aloe vera gel and Nourish & Shine to edges
- Pull all of the hair except for the 2 braids up to the top side of the head and smooth edges with the Denman brush
- Secure hair with a banana clip in a diagonal fashion
- Twist small sections of the secured hair
- Take top twists and pin in a circular fashion around all of the other twists
- Split the remaining sets of twists into two sections and wrap each section in the opposite direction, pinning while wrapping until complete
- Criss cross the two loose side braids across the back of the head and pin up around the twisted bun to make it more chic
- Tie hair down with a scarf and let edges set for about 15 mins
- Remove scarf and decorate with a headband or other hair accessory.
This protective style was fun to do. You can play around with the placement of the bun but I think this is a really chic-looking style that plays up the classic bun but with a little more flare.
Initially, I was going to place the bun in the back of the head and then create braids on both sides of the head. Then, I was going to criss-cross the braids on both sides and pin up. However, I was running late for church so decided on doing this twisted up chic bun: a side swept bun and only one side with braids.
#love I have a black tie event in January and I am going to wear my hair like this! Thanks for the inspiration! I will do a ‘try out’ this weekend! Happy Holidays!
Thanks Etoile! Did you see today’s bun??
Your twisted up chic bun is great! I really need to start investing in the Sophisticated Bun Series 😉
LOL Chanel. Invest in your protective styling. I get so bored with it. I’m pretty sure I’ll come up with some mammy made styles soon LOL.
Very pretty, I have to try this bun. I have headband just like the one you have on. So pretty.
i have so many headbands. Some I have not had a chance to wear yet. I love headbands. Now, I’m trying to come up with some styles (and outfits that match!) to wear them more often.
Another cute bun!
…and how come you look so shimmery?
🙂 That’s my mineral makeup. I really like it. Too much you think? I was going to church.