Beyond The Bun

Three easy and exciting hairstyles for dancers who are tired of the basic ballet bun!


The Braided Bun
You will need: three ponytail holders, bobby pins, hairspray
Begin the braided bun by gathering your hair into a ponytail and secure it with a ponytail holder. Then simply braid all of the hair and secure it with another tie. Next, wrap the braid tightly around the base of the ponytail and secure it with another ponytail holder and bobby pins as necessary.






The Figure 8 Bun
You will need: bobby pins, a large clip(optional), hairspray
The Figure 8 bun is a very easy and pretty hairstyle for dancers with long hair. Begin by simply twisting your hair into a basic low bun, but do not secure it. Take the inner circle of the bun and flip it upward above the original bun. Secure it with a large clip across the center of the figure 8 and bobby pins at the top and bottom.





The French Twist
You will need: a French twist comb, bobby pins, hairspray
The first step to making a perfect French twist is to gather your hair into a low ponytail, but do not secure it. Start twisting your hair clockwise and begin to lift the ponytail upward towards the top of your head. If you do not have a French twist comb, then secure the hair with bobby pins as you twist. Once you have twisted most of your hair, it should look like a French twist with extra hair on the end. Twist this end very tightly and tuck it into your French twist. Secure the hair with more bobby pins and finish with hairspray.


Dancers often wear their hair in a "ballet bun" because long hair can obscure the line of the neck and get in the dancer's face while they move, making movements difficult. It provides and clean line and looks neat and elegant.