How to Do a Sock Bun and a Standard Bun

by POPSUGAR Beauty 6

Jennifer Lopez provided lots of shock value donning that skintight sparkly bodysuit during her New Year's Eve performance on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Yesterday, she dazzled once again — but this time, it was in a more subtle way. At the Miami Dolphins game, Jennifer wore a classic, simple bun to complement her neutral makeup. A bun is a perfect way to dress up any style, and you don't need a license in hairdressing to accomplish this updo. Get my tips on recreating this look two ways when you read more.

For a Cinnamon-Bun Style:

• For control and to prevent flyaways, first apply a gel to your hair. Next, gather your locks back into a high-slung ponytail.
• Smooth out any bumps by lightly combing through and patting down with a comb.
• Twist the ponytail several times and then wrap it around the hair elastic to form a coil shape. Essentially, you want the shape to look like a cinnamon bun. Use two to three hairpins to secure.
• Simply spritz with hairspray to hold.

For a Donut-Hole Style:

• Make the donut-hole shape by using a sock as your template. (Yes, a sock.) Start by cutting out the toe portion of a thick sock. Now the sock will be open on both ends. Roll the remaining portion into a circular tube. It should resemble a donut shape when you're through.
• Gather hair into a ponytail, securing it with an elastic. Now, insert the ponytail through the rolled sock, just as you would do with a scrunchie.
• Spread the hair over the edges of the sock, around the donut shape, completely covering the sock.
• Secure the donut-shaped bun with another elastic band. Now, wind the remaining hair around the bun, tucking and pinning as you go.
• Finish off with hairspray to hold.