Updos & Buns

Sleek Afro Bun

Natural texture gathered high into a full rounded puff with the edges brushed down flat against the scalp.

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The contrast is the point: a smoothed perimeter laid with gel and a soft brush, then an unstretched puff sitting above it. The gathered section is held with a band or a length of stocking rather than a tight elastic, so the coils are not crushed flat at the base. Edges are laid while the gel is still wet and tied down for a few minutes to set. Keeping the band loose matters, because repeated tension at the hairline is what thins it.

Suitsoval, round, square face shapes. Volume held above the crown supplies the vertical line while the smoothed sides keep the temples narrow, so width across a round or square face is offset in both directions at once.
Hair typemedium density, thick, curly, coily. It relies on coily or tightly curled texture to hold a round puff without internal support, and on enough density that the gathered ball does not look see-through.
UpkeepDust the ends every twelve weeks, re-lay the edges every two or three days, and give the hairline regular days off from the band.
Ask forAsk your stylist to shape the puff while it is dry and stretched, keeping the perimeter length even so the gathered ball comes out round rather than lopsided.

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Questions about Sleek Afro Bun

Who does the Sleek Afro Bun suit?

It works best on oval, round, square face shapes. Volume held above the crown supplies the vertical line while the smoothed sides keep the temples narrow, so width across a round or square face is offset in both directions at once.

Does the Sleek Afro Bun work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, curly, coily hair. It relies on coily or tightly curled texture to hold a round puff without internal support, and on enough density that the gathered ball does not look see-through.

How much upkeep does a Sleek Afro Bun need?

Dust the ends every twelve weeks, re-lay the edges every two or three days, and give the hairline regular days off from the band.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask your stylist to shape the puff while it is dry and stretched, keeping the perimeter length even so the gathered ball comes out round rather than lopsided.

Can I try the Sleek Afro Bun on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Sleek Afro 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.