Beautiful Bun Hairstyle Tips

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While it might seem simple enough, you are after all only pulling your locks on top of your head; a bun does require a few tips and tricks in order for you to create a successful look. Keep reading to find out what they are…

 The key to a great bun hairstyle is ensuring your ‘do will hold its shape. For that, you need to style with day old hair. If you have washed your hair the day you want to style a bun, however, you can cheat a little and use dry hair shampoo to add texture and grip to your locks.

 Don’t pull your hair back too tight. It will tighten the skin around your face, and unless you want to look like you’ve just had a face-lift, it’s not a great look.

 Hair gel is the ideal bun forming hair styling product because it has plenty of hold and really helps to slick your hair back. Just don’t go overboard with it or you’ll end up looking like you’ve dipped your locks into a vat of oil.

 Keep a spray bottle filled with water on hand to spritz over your locks when you’re pulling them into place. It will help keep all of your strands together and make them easier to mould. The water will then dry, leaving your strands with a natural finish.

 If you have fine hair, or need some extra oomph for your locks, add clip inhair extensions, braids, bun enhancers or tease your locks to inject the type of volume and thickness required to create a nice, full finish for your bun.

 Using hair pins is a great way to keep your bun in place and won’t show any tell-tale hair accessory signs like a hair elastic will. To make your pin placement extra strong, crisscross two pins together like an “X”. Need even more grip? Spray each pin with a spritz of hairspray before sliding them into your strands.

 If you want your bun to be the only part of your ‘do that looks messy, cover a small natural bristle hair brushor clean mascara wand in hairspray and then smooth through the locks around your ears, the nape of your neck and your forehead (if you don’t have bangs). This will put any stray strands back into place.

 For a bun that stands out, or if you plan on wearing your bun for a special occasion, using decorative pins, flowers, chopsticks, headbands and other colorful hair accessories to liven up your ‘do and finish off your look is the only way to go!

To see how you'd look with the hairstyles pictured in this article, click on the above images to try the virtual hairstyles with your own photo!

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Sleek Hairstyle Tips

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A sleek hairstyle is a great option for lots of different events. Getting your hair sleek and keeping it that way can be a little on the tricky side, however. To help you create this great finish on your locks, try the following tips!

 Ensure your hair is well nourished. It’s easy to get and keep your hair sleek and flat if it’s in good condition. Smoother your locks in a hair treatment a few days before styling, or use an overnight treatment the night before.

 Detangle your hair with a combbefore styling. This will get out any knots and result in easier styling.

 Wash with a shampoo and conditioner that are designed to promote sleek locks.

 If your hair is already relatively straight, apply a serum to damp locks before getting out your heated styling tools.

 If your hair has some curl to it, apply a serum and a straightening spray to give your locks some extra help before styling.

 To get really sleek, frizz free hair, use this styling plan:

• Blow-dry your hair with your blow-dryer until your locks are 80 percent dry.
• Divide your hair into manageable sections.
• Use a round hair brush and your blow-dryer to further smooth and style each individual section.
• Use a hair straightener to give extra sleekness to the sections, especially the ones around your face.
• Finish your styling with some cool air from your blow-dryer’s cool shot button. This will set your style.
• Apply a small amount of smoothing shine to palms, rub your hands together and then gently smooth your hands over the top of your locks. This should take care of anyfly-aways and add some shine.

One final tip, when styling, remember to remove every ounce of moisture in your hair. If you don’t, your locks will become less sleek as the day goes on.

To find a sleek style to try these tips with, take a look at our range ofhairstyles today!

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