Looking for a way to spruce up your bun? Pinterest readers and hair DIY-ers have a new ‘do for you, though you’ll have to break out the scissors and a pair of socks to get the look. Check out the steps and a gallery below!
How to do it:
For a full step-by-step gallery with instructions, check out hellofromboise.com.
After you’ve put your hair up, think about spicing it up with an accessory, like a silk scarf:
Lovelies, have any of you tried a sock bun? Did it turn out, or did you have to dress it up more?






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I’ve just started to wear buns like this. I love this look! So pretty
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I love this! I’ve always wanted to try this style out but I’ve been too timid since I don’t know if I can rock it. I feel like I’d look weird. Might give it a try anyway! My favorite look is the one of the girl in the tutorial picture.
rose / 937 posts
I don’t like how it looks. I prefer buns to look messy, and these just look too uniform. And too donut-y.
dahlia / 2747 posts
i’ve tried and failed. T___T
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Can’t we use a tight scrunchie instead of a sock? Cute look.
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This unfortunately doesn’t work for me, my hair has way too many layers. ):
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@ashleynicole - You’d have a hard time surviving ballet, miss.
tulip / 15 posts
OHH I like it! When my hair gets longer I’m gonna do it!
sunflower / 264 posts
I love this! It makes the hair look much fuller! Will try.
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So that’s how they make their buns look like that. I’ve always wondered how to get my bun to look like that. hahahha. I must try it soon. I need to go purchase some long socks. haha
Thanks for sharing!
rose / 937 posts
@pHdDaNcEr@xanga - And? If I’m at a ballet I’m there to watch the dancing, not to be bothered by stage hair and makeup. I’m allowed to prefer one version of bun to another in every day hair styling.
rose / 937 posts
@tearlessnights@xanga - I don’t think a scrunchie has enough bulk and is probably too wrinkly to work. Socks are cheap man!
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My aunt showed this to me months ago on Pinterest when my hair wasn’t as grown out as it is now. I love how simple it is, too!
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I’ve done it a few times, my hair definitely has to be wet though, and it only works when my hair wants it to work. My hair has it’s own mind. But I do like the sock bun =]
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So doing this. I have that exact same sad little bun in the 1st pic and plenty of odd socks
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@ashleynicole - You misunderstood me. You’d have a hard time doing ballet, not watching it.