How-Tos > Hair > Knot Your Typical Ballerina Bun from Aveda
Last updated: May 31, 2017

Knot Your Typical Ballerina Bun from Aveda

ALL PHOTOS SLIDESHOW
GET THE HOW-TO
close formula
Show Steps
Spritz hair with Aveda Pure Abundance™ Style Prep™ to give volume and thickness in preparation for the hair to hold the finished style.
close formula
Show Steps
Blow-dry the hair straight to help expand the volume while also creating sleekness. Then add a light mist of Aveda Brilliant™ Spray-On Shine for a touch of sheen.
close formula
Show Steps
Create a solid, center part before pulling hair tightly back into a ponytail that rests just above the nape of the neck, but below the center of the head. Firmly secure the ponytail with a bungee cord elastic.
close formula
Show Steps
Taking two sections from the ponytail, begin to strongly knot the sections tightly. Do this continuously until the end of the ponytail.
close formula

Advertisement

Show Steps
Coil the knotted sections up into the base of the ponytail, letting random pieces poke out for a sculptured look and added detail. Secure the knotted bun with pins until it is tight to the head.
close formula
Show Steps
Apply Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray onto a small bristled brush and gently use on the top of the head toward the bun to smooth flyaways.
close formula
Show Steps
close formula

Knot Your Typical Ballerina Bun from Aveda

During the Novis spring/summer 2015 runway show, Aveda Guest Artist, Franz Rizzieri, created a sculptural knotted bun to coincide with the details and distinction of the collection. "Frank. "It has natural pieces piking out so it's not too perfect. It's definitely graphic, different, but simple looking to match the details of the clothes, but not take away from the collection."More How-TosThe Roughed-Up Pony Antoinette Beenders' Soft, Twisted Pony Chignon Natural Waves from Aveda

TRENDING NOW!

close newsletter modal

Finally!