Are You About That Bun Life?

[Prettymetty]

NO! how did you retrieve it ?
Did anyone notice ?

My (white) coworker called me into the kitchen and was like "Is this yours Metty?" I was horrified, but it was kinda funny too. I quietly secured my bun before I walked back out into the restaurant

 

[VimiJn]

My (white) coworker called me into the kitchen and was like "Is this yours Metty?" I was horrified, but it was kinda funny too. I quietly secured my bun before I walked back out into the restaurant

You are right, It's both and at the same.

 

[KinksAndInk]

My (white) coworker called me into the kitchen and was like "Is this yours Metty?" I was horrified, but it was kinda funny too. I quietly secured my bun before I walked back out into the restaurant

 

[Beachy]

Pretty... How'd you do this bun?

Hi @CheChe1881

It is actually super simple (lets just hope make explanation makes it seem as simple as it was). I pulled my hair to the back and used a 5inch banana clip horizontally. I split the hair coming out of the clip into 2 sections and twisted each section loosely. I then took the left twist and wrapped it down and around then pinned. Then I took the right twist and wrapped it up and around and pinned it. Hope that helps.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

BUMP!


•Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, loced, or something I didn't mention? Natural
•Wet bun, damp bun, or dry bun? Dry.
•What's the length of your hair? Whip Length
•Do you like to supplement your bun with a little extra?
(tracks, marley hair, braiding hair, etc.,)? I sometimes add Marley hair if I haven t detangled in over a week. (Only detangled hair makes big buns on real hair.)
•Favorite tools to use (hair ties, combs, brushes, etc.,) anything.
•How often do you switch position of your bun(s)? I don't know lol.
•What products do you use to whip that bun into shape? Bobby pins

First two are my top bun with no additives:


Next: lower bun with Marley hair wrapped around my own bun.

 

[sunnieb]

@Rozlewis somehow I missed your post about the silk bun makers.

Thanks! I need them in my bun life.

 

[pikkonoloidlee]

•Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, loced, or something I didn't mention?
Natural

•Wet bun, damp bun, or dry bun?
All of the above, but leaning towards wet buns these days

•What's the length of your hair?
Between sl and apl

•Do you like to supplement your bun with a little extra?
No

•Favorite tools to use (hair ties, combs, brushes, etc.,)
Satin and silk scrunchies, ouchless bands work too

•How often do you switch position of your bun(s)?
It changes a bit each time I do it

•What products do you use to whip that bun into shape?
Mainly KCCC

•Favorite go to bun style/last minute bun?
Just tucking the ends under

 

[PlanetCybertron]

Tell me alll about your buns hun
•Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, loced, or something I didn't mention?
I am currently relaxed

•Wet bun, damp bun, or dry bun?

Depends honestly. I used to wet bun like crazy when my hair was shorter, but now that it’s longer, being sipping wet for long periods of time is a no-go. I’ll damp bun if my hair doesn’t dry fast enough and it’s time to leave for school or work, but I prefer now to dry bun.

•What's the length of your hair?

~35.5 inches (3.5 inches from Classic length)

•Do you like to supplement your bun with a little extra?

Absolutely! I have an entire cubby filled with ficcares, hair forks, hair sticks, bun holders, and the occasional Bobby pin

•Favorite tools to use (hair ties, combs, brushes, etc.,)

Scrunchies.

•How often do you switch position of your bun(s)?

Not often. Mostly because I do them very loosely, so I don’t accrue breakage, or scalp soreness.

•What products do you use to whip that bun into shape?

Water, leave-in, Shea Butter/Cupuaçu Butter

•Favorite go to bun style/last minute bun?

Nautilus Bun, or a lazy wrap bun.

Last but not least, pictures are always welcomed

Braided bun

Nautilus Bun

Braided half up:

Bweeta’s Bun:

Lazy wrap bun:

Flat twisted bun w/ bun cover:

 

[shanelallyn30]

Tell me alll about your buns hun
•Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, loced, or something I didn't mention? NATURAL
•Wet bun, damp bun, or dry bun? DAMP BUNS ALWAYS
•What's the length of your hair? MBL/WL IN BETWEEN
•Do you like to supplement your bun with a little extra? NO
(tracks, marley hair, braiding hair, etc.,)?
•Favorite tools to use (hair ties, combs, brushes, etc.,) LARGE HAIR TIE
•How often do you switch position of your bun(s)? JUST SITS ON TOP EVERYTIME
•What products do you use to whip that bun into shape? DIY WATER BASED LEAVE IN/GIOVANNI LEAVE IN/DIY OIL MIX/SHEA BUTTER ON LAST 2 INCHES OF ENDS AND BRAID AND TUCK INTO MY BUN, AND ECO STYLER
•Favorite go to bun style/last minute bun? TOP BUN

 

[keranikki]

Tell me alll about your buns hun
•Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, loced, or something I didn't mention? Natural
•Wet bun, damp bun, or dry bun? Damp bun
•What's the length of your hair? APL
•Do you like to supplement your bun with a little extra? No, my hair is color treated, so nothing matches.
(tracks, marley hair, braiding hair, etc.,)?
•Favorite tools to use (hair ties, combs, brushes, etc.,) Sock bun and no metal hair ties
•How often do you switch position of your bun(s)? I can’t, I’m military. I just ensure nothing is tight and my hair is super greasy with Shea.
•What products do you use to whip that bun into shape? Shea butter concoction and Eco Olive gel on edges only.
•Favorite go to bun style/last minute bun?
None, I style my hair on Sunday with the intentions for it to last all week. Unfortunately, working out has derailed my plan.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@I Am So Blessed Thanks for bumping this thread! Look at all these luscious buns

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

They're my signature style right now. I actually hate wearing my hair out for too long because i'm so use to them

Tell me alll about your buns hun
•Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, loced, or something I didn't mention? natural
•Wet bun, damp bun, or dry bun? around 16-20 med sized twists in a bun
•What's the length of your hair? longer than apl shorter than bra strap
•Do you like to supplement your bun with a little extra? no
(tracks, marley hair, braiding hair, etc.,)?
•Favorite tools to use (hair ties, combs, brushes, etc.,) silk scrunchie in black
•How often do you switch position of your bun(s)? never
•What products do you use to whip that bun into shape? nothing just twist after washing and put in bun. i do use gel on my edges now
•Favorite go to bun style/last minute bun? same as above

 

[I Am So Blessed]

@I Am So Blessed Thanks for bumping this thread! Look at all these luscious buns

I was glad to bump it haha. I said "Its been two years since the last post???." The Lord knows I rocks with buns.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I was glad to bump it haha. I said "Its been two years since the last post???." The Lord knows I rocks with buns.

Dang, 2 years flew past

 

[Beachy]

@ItsMeLilLucky
@I Am So Blessed

I have been enjoying the updates to this thread. When I read you ladies talking about this was 2 years ago...I was like no way....and it really was 2 years ago..Wow!!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@ItsMeLilLucky
@I Am So Blessed

I have been enjoying the updates to this thread. When I read you ladies talking about this was 2 years ago...I was like no way....and it really was 2 years ago..Wow!!

Same here

 

[Beachy]

I went back to look at the pictures I originally posted and realized how much my buns have changed. They took a turn to the side and have made their way down to frame my (much thinner) face. It is fun to look at your own hair comparisons pictures. Can’t wait to see what the next 2 years bring!!!

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

I went back to look at the pictures I originally posted and realized how much my buns have changed. They took a turn to the side and have made their way down to frame my (much thinner) face. It is fun to look at your own hair comparisons pictures. Can’t wait to see what the next 2 years bring!!!


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oh yes work it lady!!!!! You look amazing!!!!! Love the changes you;ve made in just 2 yrs. Reinventing yourself at its finest!!!!!

Back in twists and a bun my hair went. Had an awesome wash and go though but i can't deal with my hair being out past like 2 days.... I've just gotten use to my twists in a bun..

 

[B_Phlyy]

I wish I had stayed about that bun life. I'd probably be at BSL now instead of STILL trying for APL. I've been doing okay with my very little bun this month.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I wish I had stayed about that bun life. I'd probably be at BSL now instead of STILL trying for APL. I've been doing okay with my very little bun this month.

It’s ok, come back to the family lol

 

[Beachy]

oh yes work it lady!!!!! You look amazing!!!!! Love the changes you;ve made in just 2 yrs. Reinventing yourself at its finest!!!!!

Back in twists and a bun my hair went. Had an awesome wash and go though but i can't deal with my hair being out past like 2 days.... I've just gotten use to my twists in a bun..

Thank You!! You are so sweet.

I definitely know that feeling of not being able to take wearing your hair out for too long.

 

[Beachy]

It’s ok, come back to the family lol

@B_Phlyy
I second that....come back to the family!!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I miss y’all buns

 

[NaturalShe94]

Oh snap. I would’ve for real joined this challenge. I am ALL about that bun life.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Oh snap. I would’ve for real joined this challenge. I am ALL about that bun life.

You’re always welcome to join. I’m bunning now, albeit under a phony ponytail

 

[B_Phlyy]

You’re always welcome to join. I’m bunning now, albeit under a phony ponytail

This is my current situation as well.

And I'm thinking of adding different types of ponies now.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

This is my current situation as well.

And I'm thinking of adding different types of ponies now.

Do it! Do it! Lol

 

[nyeredzi]

Buns are my most common way to wear my hair. I can't do these laid down buns all of y'all are doing. It's just too difficult for me to get my hair to lay down and I'm tenderheaded.

•Are you relaxed, texlaxed, natural, loced, or something I didn't mention?
Natural

•Wet bun, damp bun, or dry bun?
Dry, though I might moisturize or oil before doing it. Wet bunning attempts result in knots and tangles for me.

•What's the length of your hair?
MBL

•Do you like to supplement your bun with a little extra?
(tracks, marley hair, braiding hair, etc.,)?
No

•Favorite tools to use (hair ties, combs, brushes, etc.,)
No combs or brushes. I just wrap my hair with my hands and secure with a hair fork or a hair stick

•How often do you switch position of your bun(s)?
Hmm, I guess I move it around a little sometimes, either directly in back as a low bun or to the side a little bit, still low.

•What products do you use to whip that bun into shape?
Yeah, none. This must be why it's difficult for me to do those laid down buns y'all do. I see the youtube videos with people putting on stuff and brushing into shape, I just can't do it. Whatever products go in are not for the style, they're just for general hair maintenance (moisturizing and oiling).

•Favorite go to bun style/last minute bun?
My favorite is one that I can't really do properly without having at least WL hair, but I can do a close enough approximation as long as I have at least BSL hair. It's called the lazy wrap bun. youtube demo:

Since I don't have long straight hair, my approximation ends up with hair pushed out and down. Pic of my hair yesterday, in dire need of a detangling. The fork is a 60th street fork. I find thinner, slick tines slide in more easily, and forks grab more hair than sticks, so if I'm having a hard time (like now because my hair needs detangling and thus doesn't stretch out for more length easily), this is the fork to use.



But I use sticks a lot too.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@nyeredzi Such a luscious bun

 

[TLC1020]

Bumping thread!!!

Although my hair is in somewhat of a pixie cut, I'm all about that Bun Life
I pulled my hair back to make a lil ity bity bun, I'm relaxed and use ponytail holders to secure my bun until my hair grow some more.
I started attempting to bun last month in September, I'll more than likely be bunning the remainder of this year and all next year with the exception of a few days.