Updos & Buns

Braided Bun

One or more braids taken through the length, then coiled flat around their own base and pinned into a bun.

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The hair is braided first, as a single three-strand braid or as two, and only then wound into a spiral. The braid gives the bun visible ridges instead of the smooth dome a wrapped ponytail makes, and those ridges make the shape read considerably larger than the amount of hair actually in it. Pins go through the outer edge of the coil into the base underneath. Loosening each braid before coiling adds another size up.

Suitsoval, round, oblong face shapes. The coil sits behind the head rather than on top of it, so it adds depth in profile without stacking height on a long face, while the sides are taken in off the cheek.
Hair typemedium density, thick, straight, wavy. Braiding needs length past the shoulder and hair with some friction to it, so freshly conditioned slippery hair wants a texture spray before you start.
UpkeepTrim about every eleventh week so the braid tapers evenly to the tail, and allow around ten minutes to braid, coil and pin the whole thing.
Ask forAsk for minimal layering through the mid-lengths so the braid stays even in thickness rather than thinning out halfway down.

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Questions about Braided Bun

Who does the Braided Bun suit?

It works best on oval, round, oblong face shapes. The coil sits behind the head rather than on top of it, so it adds depth in profile without stacking height on a long face, while the sides are taken in off the cheek.

Does the Braided Bun work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, straight, wavy hair. Braiding needs length past the shoulder and hair with some friction to it, so freshly conditioned slippery hair wants a texture spray before you start.

How much upkeep does a Braided Bun need?

Trim about every eleventh week so the braid tapers evenly to the tail, and allow around ten minutes to braid, coil and pin the whole thing.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for minimal layering through the mid-lengths so the braid stays even in thickness rather than thinning out halfway down.

Can I try the Braided Bun on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Braided Bun on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.