How to create a Bun without a Donut

 This type of bun can be used anywhere on the head for example it can be created at the back or right on the top of the head. However for this demo I created the bun on top of the Model’s head. We used our dolls head to we left a section of hair near the nape of the neck.

• First of you will need to brush the hair so there are no knots or tangles.
• Use a rat tail comb to section the hair remembering to leave the section near the nape of the neck.
• Bring all the remaining hair into a high pony tail using a comb to smooth any bumps, then use a bobble to hold in place.
• To create the bun you will need to section the ponytail into four sections, start by section a section of hair from the front.
• Take this section and begin to backcomb gently from the root to the middle of the section - this will create lift, also remember to backcomb to the section falls forward.
• With this backcombed section smooth it down with a comb and then roll this piece forward – use two fingers to create a barrel shape.
• Use a curvy grip to secure that section down.
• Now repeat this three more times.

• Once you have all four sections in shape, you will notice gaps where the rolls are not joined – use a hair pins to push and manipulate the hair to close these gaps. 
• If you find a section isn't like the rest for example isn't high enough you can simple remove the curvy grips from that section re do without having to completely start again.

Analysis

I really enjoyed creating this bun without a donut, at first I thought I’d find it hard as I personal have always used a donut. However I prefer the look of this bun. I did struggle at first with closing the gaps up with the pin and I did have to re do a section as it wasn’t as high as the rest of the rolls.

I’m excited to try this on an actual model as it’s fairly easy once you've practiced and doesn't take to long but gives you a beautiful hairstyle.