Bun sock question...

[cransplash]

Should I use a toddler sock or regular (adult) sized sock?

My hair has lots of layers and is just past shoulder length.

[cransplash]

Could I even do a bun sock with the length of my hair?

[carylee07]

Aug 16, 2012 8:29:19 GMT -5 cransplash said:

Could I even do a bun sock with the length of my hair?

I would think so! You may need to experiment with the length of the sock to see what works best.

[gmail]

I have lots of layers and it's HARD.
I couldn't get all the shorter pieces to stay in the "roll."

I eventually gave up and let the dog chew on the freshly cut sock.

[bethaboo]

I use a regular size bun and lots and lots of bobby pins.

[ewinn]

I used an mens sport sock. My hair is long, fine with layers, it is a little hard with layers though. But I just pin the hell out of it.
I use these
www.sallybeauty.com/Magic-Grip-Hairpins/GOODHR1,default,pd.html

And these
www.sallybeauty.com/Jumbo-Hair-Pins/STARTE2,default,pd.html?cgid=Hair14-02

Sorry, haven't learned to lip yet.

[ewinn]

The plastic pins I use to hold the bun to the base and pin it at 12,3,6,9 o'clock. And you the metal pins to pin the layers that stick out.

[gmail]

Aug 16, 2012 9:15:35 GMT -5 mintchocochip said:

Aug 16, 2012 9:12:46 GMT -5 gmail said:

I have lots of layers and it's HARD.
I couldn't get all the shorter pieces to stay in the "roll."

I eventually gave up and let the dog chew on the freshly cut sock.

I had this problem too and ended up putting the sock at the base of the ponytail, flipping the hair over it and around in a bun-like manner and pinning in place. A slightly different look but easier for me (I would spent 30 mins cursing my layers to stay in the "roll").

I'm a visual person and you should see me trying to actually try what you're describing here at my desk :-)

So, you put the sock at the base of the ponytail...but at the base of the longest hairs in the tail, or at the base of the shortest hairs and wrap around the long leftover ones?

[gmail]

Yes! That makes sense! The "fountain" helped :-)

[carylee07]

Aug 16, 2012 9:45:50 GMT -5 mintchocochip said:

Aug 16, 2012 9:36:58 GMT -5 gmail said:

I'm a visual person and you should see me trying to actually try what you're describing here at my desk :-)

So, you put the sock at the base of the ponytail...but at the base of the longest hairs in the tail, or at the base of the shortest hairs and wrap around the long leftover ones?

There's no wrapping and rolling involved. Rather, you "fountain" your hair over the sock (at the base of the tail essentially on top of the rubber band holding the pony) so the the hair is over the sock. Then you do the normal bun procedure like your mom used to do when you were a kid, but without the twisting. You just gently move the ends around until they form a bun and pin. Does that make sense? I can't find a tutorial online

I think what you are describing is what she does to her first ponytail?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I13J7ArHTkM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[zimsgirl]

I use a regular sock. I need to get a tan one though lol