Sleek Bun W/ Minimum Stress + Diy Satin Lined Hair Donut | Natural Hair
- Posted on 22 November, 2015
- Hair Care
- By Anonymous
Sleek Buns are beautiful, but can cause a ton of damage over time. Here's a simple solution to installing the sleek bun with minimum damage and stress caused to your natural hair! This slick bun still looks neat and put together, but isn't tight, doesn't pull at your roots, and is completely comfortable for all-day wear! I'll also show you how to add a satin lining to your mesh hair donut. This DIY satin hair donut, or satin covered sock bun, protects your hair while keeping it moisturized, again reducing damage to your natural hair! I hope you enjoy the video and I hope it helps! Xo! Nap
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Hey Guys, I've been relying heavily on buns lately And have been preferring the neater more put together. Look but tight buns can wreak havoc on your hair over time. So I'm gon na show you how I get that neat. Slicked bun look With less stress and damage caused to the hair. Oh and I have a super helpful DIY to share with you guys It's how I alter my bun donuts to be more gentle on my natural hair, Starting with the easy DIY project. First, All you will need is a new or old satin scarf a hair donut a needle and thread and scissors Fold, the scarf in half and cut it down the middle. We are just gon na use, one of those halves for our donut Fold, the scarf in half one more time, so the edges meet And using the needle and thread sew the two edges together Now I don't enjoy sewing, but because the fabric is so porous, it Is just a neater process to sew instead of gluing Also sewing. The material is gon na make it last longer, since there will be a lot of pulling happening to that donut Just take your time and sew to the end and then tie it into a knot to secure Clipping off the excess. Now we have a nice seal here, I'm gon na grab my donut Pull my scarf through the middle and then fold the material over the donut to cover it Yank on the middle of it to make sure it is a tight fit And for security measures. We are gon na sew the fabric to the donut So that it won't move or shift during wear. I'M just sewing it in two spots across from each other. It doesn't have to be perfect as long as it keeps the fabric held on One more yank to make sure it is secure And we're gon na fold the rest of the fabric over again to cover the remainder of the donut. Now, I'm just stretching that donut out to make sure the fabric is not too tight and the donut can still expand. Then I'm grabbing any excess fabric sitting on top and trimming that off Now just secure that loose fabric to the bun by sewing it down in place all around the bun. Again. Just take your time with this, You want to make sure that, as you are sewing, the satin together, the needle is going through at least a little of the donut's mesh, So that it stays nice and secure and it will make sure the fabric does't move, Give It a stretch every now-and-then so that you know i is not too tight When done knot the end and clip off the excess. That'S it Your new gentle satin, bun donut is complete, No more snagging or dried out broken hair. Let'S put it to the test on my super bad hair day here. This hair is mad dry, so I'm gon na re-moisturize it with some aloe vera juice And I'm using some argan oil to soften and repair. I'M gon na seal all that in with my homemade shea butter cream To lock in all that goodness Now that we're all moisturized, I'm gon na pull my hair up into a ponytail And wrapping my hair into a loose bun. While I prep the style, I'm actually gon na use some eco styler, What I know I tried it for the first time about a month ago and I love it, But I do want to note that I applied a base of oil and shea butter cream. First, To protect my hair, underneath this gel, Applying the gel generously all around the perimeter of my head And working it in I'm using a boar bristle brush to brush to gently brush my hair back And bobby pinning it in place to keep it smooth, {, Music, }, Now that it is smooth we can get a better hold on all the hair, Remove the ponytail holder and re-gather the hair up into a ponytail again tugging at the ends a little bit. We are gon na wrap the hair into a quick bun again And we are gon na let this dry, nice and smooth with the help of a satin scarf to keep it flat. You don't need to tight this insanely tight to get smooth results, Just the normal amount of tightness to keep it on while it dries. If you are commuting to work, this is a great option, As it will dry your hair, while you commute So when it is dry. Take off your scarf.. Your hair is gon na, be super sleek and flat, Like you got stuck in a wind tunnel and the wind just blew you away Since the hair is dry now and frozen in place from the gel. We really don't need our hair to be pulled back as tight anymore. We are gon na loosen this up to make it less strenuous on our hair Gathering that ponytail again we're gon na hold it in place And loosen the grip a bit by wiggling. It gently This is gon na make our bun looser and so much more comfortable and less stressful on our roots. It gives us a nice comfortable ponytail with all the looks of a tight, sleek bun, but none of the discomfort From here we are gon na make a normal sock. Bun Grabbing our new improved satin covered donut Pull the ponytail through the donut hole, Placing the hair around the donut to cover it completely Using a bun. Donut is a great way to get a sleek look and create the appearance of a bigger, more voluminous bun. So for anyone with thin hair transitioning or has thin damaged ends or just for old, shrunken hair that needs to be washed. This is a great quick fix, Smooth the hair over the donut and holding the hair in place. Pull your ponytail holder over the hair and donut keeping the hair as smooth as possible. If you have shorter hair, you may be done now, But longer haired. Ladies, you are gon na. Have some hair sticking out the sides, So we are gon na use this opportunity to make our bun more voluminous Sticking a finger into the bun gently pull the hair upwards. It is great that we have satin underneath to protect the hair from friction. Pulling the hair upwards, creates more volume, gets rid of the hair sticking out the sides. Just do this all over the bun pulling out small sections of hair at at time It your hair, is much longer than mine. You will still have ends left over. It may be best to just wrap the hair around the bun, Since you have pulled the hair out as much as possible. Now it is going to be easier to tuck those ends into the bun, to conceal them, Simply tuck them in So that the bun is not popping off your head. I like to bobby, pin a few sections down And that's it Your perfect bun with minimal stress and all the looks of a tight, sleek bun, But no pulling or uncomfortable tugging of the roots. This bun looks great, is super comfortable for all day wear and is a great last minute style Or fix for a bad hair day, Use it in conjunction with your new DIY satin donut, for a cleaner appearance And safer install. I hope you guys enjoyed this video and I hope the tips help to save your edges next time. You want to make a nice sleek bun, See you in the next one { Music, }
Comments
TheZchristina97: I am by no means a businesswoman, but I really think someone in the black community with the skills and drive to do so should consider a line of products that are lined with satin for black women. Satin scarves, sating bonnets, cute satin lined hats, satin pillowcases, satin scrunchies and satin sock-bun makers etc. We are in desperate need of this!
ItsJustDonisha: The fact that her hair on a "bad day" is my hair goals.
MsChicoro: Gorgeous, jet black, super shiny hair! Great tutorial. Let me raise my conditioner bottle and toast to you and your hair and I hope to see 1 million + subbies in your very near future. Cheers!
Alicia Cadet: I cannot wait to get out of this in between stage so that I can do styles like these! This is too cute. ^.^
rochelle serrell: You can also just use a satin strip and wrap it around the donut of you don't want to be doing all of that sewing. That's how I wrap my donut for my bun. The strip overlaps so it stays in place.
Candice After All: Loved it! The satin really is great, and I love how you tailored this to avoid pulling and tightness because buns make me have a headache sometimes (if too tight) , so I'll definitely try this !! ❤️Also love your nails too!! ☺️
MAC LOVE: Perfect! Thank you for another way to protect my precious transitioning hair! I'm going to definitely do this. YOU'RE BRILLIANT AND CREATIVE ! ♡
LesNavi: l love the tutorial on the diy satin bun!!I've literally just been wearing my hair in a bun since it's gotten cold outside and the material of the bun does snag on my hair every time I take it out. I def will be making one of these. Thanks, Whit!! You always have great ideas.
Booking Jourdan: Love this! My edges are recovering from so much stress!!! once they are back at it going to give this method a try! sn LOVE the DIY you are so creative <3
hanajoy17: You have been such an encouraging figure along my natural hair journey, thank you for continually putting out good and helpful content!
Kayla Ollivierre: Made mine! Thank you for sharing the wonderful idea Whitney! ❤️
LatashaTrueHeart: You've really been on your hair vlogs lately. I'm loving the new tips and tricks! Everything looks super easy to do & I can't wait to try them all! Thanks, Whit!
Erin Morticia: That satin covered bun donut DIY is BRILLIANT! I wear buns a lot...I’m going to try this!
Theresa Barrow: Love it! Thanks for the video. I will definitely be trying this for myself and my girls.
Gena Morris: Love this... My hair is growing but, I really need a safe and classy hairstyle and this is perfect. Oh and I am really loving that color of lipstick on you. So pretty.
Trophie Douglas: The satin cover on the bun was a great idea!!! Great protective style!
Real Estate Lady Deal Maker: I just made my satin lined hair donut. It came out great. Thank you for this video.
DontSayItSingIt: I'm jealous that your hair texture is consistent throughout
Emma Thomas: Great idea for the bun. Just started revisiting eco styler myself. So far just around my edges but I may just try for the sleek look also. Thanks for the video
Chay Andrea: Gorgeous bun :) love that it isn't tight and is still smooth!
Natalie A.S.: Love it! Amazing tutorial!
Kathleen Brown: LOVE THE BUN donut idea!! Thank you. I do ballet and do a bun alot. I make them from nylon socks but the satin is better! THANK YOU!!
Jackie Houston: That was an amazing tutorial❤️
Brandi Jackson Wellness: Very cute for the holiday season! I'm gonna try this method to line my winter hats.
Dr. Dominique Spigner: Love this look on you girl!!!!
Ronke A.: Wonderful! Will definitely try this in the future!
Bliss: Thanks love, I've been wanting to put satin on my mesh bun for a while but had no clue how to do it.... that's why I've been avoiding wearing it. I followed each direction step by step and got my satin bun perfect. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge n smarts!
Yvonne Lane: Wonderful tip for the hair doughnut!! I'm always concerned about using mine too often because of possible hair damage.
boutux: Thanks for the DIY tutorial. I've been thinking about how I can cover up my donuts for a while now and procrastinating on buying a small piece of fabric to do this.
iAmNikkiSage: So gorgeous! I would so try this if my head wasn't so big!
Deborah Woods: I used to use a donut when my hair was relaxed. Don't know why I didn't think of using it with my curls. Very pretty. Thanks for sharing this tip.
Samantha 1: You are so creative!!! Thanks so much for all of your videos on natural hair!!! You've helped me for almost 3 years!
Nina Mays: Nice video Whitney! Thanks 4 sharing bc I find myself only having time to do a bun style lately but don't want my edges breaking.
Nialla Monet: Your hair has such a nice shineee to it! Looks so healthy!!!!! love the bun!
Jasmine Little: she should make this into a actual product that can be bought in stores. Ik I would buy it since I'm lazy and don't wanna mess with all that sewing
KuroiHato69: Wonderful tutorial for the donut! I love Eco-Styler! The only gel that doesn't break my hair off. But my hair never looks wavy and pretty like yours! Still frizzy... Love the whole tutorial! I always wished I had thick hair like yours!
Jazmin Jordan: Beautiful sleek bun! I really like those 2 DIY satin lined hair donut buns. I love using that EcoStyler Professional Olive Oil Styling Gel on my edges!
Naturalle Drea: Super cute Whitney and thanks for sharing the diy satin donut!
Shay Baker: I love the DIY bun and this style is perfect for me since I usually wear buns a lot since I don't have time in the morning to actually focus on my hair if I want to. Would you consider ever selling a DIY bun? I don't know about anyone else but I would love to buy one and use. :)
Leila Bettencourt: Thank you!I was looking for something like this. Comfy and cute! I don't like wearing my hair in a bun or anything and for professional reasons now I have to do it. This is the best method that I've encountered. I'm a super thick 4a hair BSL and it very uncomfortable to wear it tightly or slick for 15h a day...and I don't think it's good for my hair or my ends.
Joined4theVideos: I loved the advice for how to get rid of some of the excess hair. I'm so used to doing the twirling around the bun thing. But I see now that that's unnecessary because my hair is not even that long. This is so much better.
Marge Thompson: I literally just bought a mesh donut. I saw the DIY segment you did. I never thought of this idea before! Thanks for the video!
Sarah: This tutorial really helped! Gonna use this a lot
simplysheri1: Excellent tutorial! Thanks so much!!!!
Samantha Erica: Such an awesome idea!! Love it!!
Alaina C.: You are such a life saver. I want a low manipulative style for my 4b/4c hair and was looking into buns, but i was worried the doughnut bun would snag and damage my ends. This is a great idea, adding the satin scarf to the doughnut bun to protect the hair, i'm definitely gonna try this now. Thanks for the idea
Karen Jones: OMG!!!! You are such a joy to watch, keep me inspired on my natural hair journey..... Thank you for sharing as this is perfect for my daughter in competitive dance and the torturous bun they have to wear.....
CallingAllNaturals - A. Adams: Love this video Whit! Thank you for sharing - as soon as my hair is long enough I will be all over this!
HappilyNaturalLit26: WHY would anyone give this video a thumbs down! Unless they are a genius and already knew how to create DIY Satin /Lined Hair Donut. SMH.....Some People!
April Augustine: Very cool. I never thought to make the bun bigger with the excess hair. I always wrapped and tucked my hair and was stuck with a small bun. I'll give it a try! Thanks!
MsTigerseye77: I love the way it showcases your texture! It is beautiful!
Désirée Duporte: love this, I am definitely doing this tomorrow
Queen: This DIY is brilliant. I will certainly convert mine over to satin hair donuts. Thanks for sharing!
Jasmine Bresnihan: Loving the hairstyle great tips on making a bun that doesn't take out your hair =-)
Patricia Small: I am definitely planning on doing this to my sock bun. I hadn't attempted to use it anymore since my hair is so thick I waited till its longer now maybe I'll try on stretched hair or braidout to get the texture in it. Your hair always comes out so perfect even on your worst day. Dry hair??! ha looked amazing sheesh if I had moisturized hair that looked liked your Dry hair I'd be great lol
Judith Stephens: Whitney always takes things to a new level. How cool is this project! Thanks Whitney! You Rock Girlfriend.
Ashley Northover: THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS. They always considered buns as a protective style but I didn't understand how if you use the sock bun and if you apply gel which dries out your hair.' The DIY satin bun is a fabulous idea which I'm gonna do to protect my hair when I wanna put it in a bun. Also, moisturising and sealing your hair then adding the gel after works!!!!!! I did it and pulled out my bun 3 days after and my hair felt moisturised - it was amazing.THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHH. <3333333
Auttume1: I was so shocked when I saw that Eco Styler girl! I'm glad your experimenting with products. I feel like sometimes people look down on others for using things like that. But it's all about what works for your hair! Love the look Whitney!
Sopriye Beverly: This is one of the best DIYs ever, I went to the market to pick up some satin material and I'm almost donw with making mine. This is way easier and cheaper than looking for one on the internet (there's none out there).
TLew!: Thank you! This will help me styling my hair for line-dancing class.
Marcia Williams: Love it, so simple and easy.
Reality Check1 Self: BEAUTIFUL GREAT JOB! THANKS FOR THE SUPER BUN TIPS.
Pretty Clarinet: I absolutely love it Whitney. I wish my hair was long enough to wear a bun. Only time I can wear a bun is when I do a blow out.
Jasmine Krull: Love this video!! The music in the background was so soothing too. Definitely gonna try this out. Thanks Whitney
AsAlwaysAleia: Great video! I do my buns a little different. I just use a clean sock! But I love trying new things!
Yvette Fulton: Love the edge-saving bun and the red lipstick!
Natural Hair: Cool idea I so remember wearing that bun in high school. The satin scarf is a nice touch for naturals.
nikkicole54321: i think that your definition of bad hair day and everyone elses definition of bad hair day is completely different: your hair looked good to me. lol.
S. Harrell: Thanks!!! I've been trying to figure out how to safely and securely do this type of style to my hair for about two weeks! Where do you get your satin scarves from?
Lalita Faroli: Wow!! That looks great! Thanks for the tip.
Beth Monsanto: Hi my name is Beth im transitioning from relaxed to natural and honestly your videos have inspired me to :) Thank you Ive made my shea butter mix ust as yours and my hair loves it ! Ive also made your DIY hair and body oil and yas thank you ! My only problem is Im scared to do a big chop ive never had short hair so im afraid of what people might think remind you Ive inly been transitioning for 8 months and my hair doesnt grow the average 1/2 inch a month :( Its more like 1/4 a month ! please give me advice thamk you I would really apreciate if you reply ! And Ive subscribed !
The Goal’d Collection: Great video, beautiful results!... Yani
Queenshaz: Hi. Great video as always i will definitely be using these tips. I have a question that's really bugging me and I couldn't think of anyone better to ask than you. I have been transitioning out of relaxer for 6 months now and I have noticed when parting my hair that the hair either side of the parting, right at the root, is crazy soft like baby hair then as the strand goes up it starts to curl and coil. Is this hair at the root weak? is there something I should do to protect it? I am currently breastfeeding so could that be the reason? Im just so concerned and don't know what to do for the best
R Oki: Great idea on the satin on the bun donut! And you can prep it at night and finish the bun in the morning!
Ebony Keys: You were my first you tube subscription I love your hair, I love wearing my hair in buns and I thank you so very much for the diy for the satin donut, I love a sleek bun but I do pull tight thanks for safer way not to damage my hair and edges...really appreciate it love you channel thanks for sharing
Kory Kent: Gorgeous! I always loved buns
Rosannasfriend: love the ideas here. Like you, my hair is ultra thick and cannot be contained in a bun or pony easily. I always have a "bump" on top, lol. A pompadour I didn't ask for when I want a smooth look, so I like what you did to handle that. Also, I love the idea of sewing satin material into your hairtie. I'll try these soon!
Skye Blue: Omigosh what a great idea for the donut. I've always wanted to use one but they looked like they would cause major breakage so I never did. Awesome idea! Oh....yeah Eco Styler is amazing. It's been a staple since I was transitioning.
karma centrik: Naps I'm loving what your throwing out there....great video, doing this bun for work tomorrow
M A E L I N G: love the DIY! :) Thanks for sharing!
Adrian J.: Love how ur bun is loose enough while u can still see the curl pattern!
thabeautiful1: That is a really good idea to put an old satin scarf around the donut. I never use those because I'm scared that they'll pull my hair out. I can't wait to try it, thanks Whitney!
Margaret Swainson: gorgeous! now I know how to use those buns
Pretty Good Scents: Thank you. Good tips I can use for me & my daughter.
Sikethia Robinson: Love it! That Eco styler gel is my staple!! Love your hair!!
black beauty: So beautiful!
by lyn: Super great idea. My hair breaks under stress.
Joined4theVideos: That eco styler gel is life. I personally never felt the need to protect with other products while using it. I actually heard that the original formula is even better than any of the other eco stylers so I'll be trying that out once my current green jar stash is done.
NaturallyTash: Great video, thanks, I will be trying this ASAP.
Elegance: loooooooove it. I love buns but wasn't able to do any because of the discomfort. Thanks Whitney
ChicGoddessMoneé: I love this video! Thank you for sharing sistah! :)
Jazzy Jones: that is soooo smart!! i would have never thought of that. i will try when my hair gets longer
Kim Allen: I came here thinking, "How can she teach about a bun?" Well, I'm a humbled student. LOL! Thanks Whitney!! Great tips and I love the diy bun ring upgrade!!
Celia Mitchell: Great tutorial. Clever idea about DIY satin cover donut.
Krystal Elle: That's so funny, I just bought a donut today from the Dollar Tree so I can wear neat buns, and then I discover this video. Thanks for sharing!
purlplens: This is a great idea. I use missing socks as donuts. Never thought to wrap it in a satin scarve
finallyanaccount: You are a class above the rest Ms. Whitney! <3
Aseaba's Place: Lovely as always!
Wannella Lawson: Love it. Your makeup looks marvelous.
DeLinda Williams: I like it, it's easy to do and looks good.