Make a Bun Without a Hair Tie
Ever had to put your hair up but then getting that sinking feeling of- I don't have a hair tie with me? Instead of scrambling for a rubber band that will pull out strands, grab a pencil and keep it up in an improvised messy bun.
Steps
- Pull your hair back about halfway up the back of your head as if about to make a ponytail.
- Hold the ponytail from the base of it and use your other hand to bring it into a ball and hold it.
- Stick a pen, pencil, or like object through the bottom so that it sticks out of the top.
- Still holding the bun with one hand, take the pen and make a 360 degree turn until it completes one circle around the bun.
- Using the pen, lift up a small strand of hair up from the top of your head just enough for it to go through.
- Pull the pen or pencil gently, tucking it under the strand so it's secure.
- Release. If it seems to be staying, shake your head three times. If it wiggles, try again.
- Finished.
Video
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Warnings
- Be very careful when you're tucking the tip of the pen/pencil in on the top of your head so you don't dig it in. Go gently so you don't stab yourself accidentally.
- When twisting the pen, go slowly so you don't yank too hard at your hair.
Things You'll Need
- Pen, pencil, smooth twig, decorative chopstick or similar object
- Hair
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