Calling ALL BUN Lovers! List your fav bunning tools...

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Hey Guys,

I LOVE BUNNING! So, much that I wanted to start seriously bunning. Like I only straighten 3 to 4 times a year bunning . I have come to the grand conclusion that I love my hair straight, but I actually enjoy my hair more in a bun (anyone else this way?). So that's why I wanted to know what you serious bunners out there use to do and maintain you purdy buns.

Another quick ?.....What brand of bobby pins do you guys prefer? I've been using the Roller Pins from Sallys and LAWD! I love them! They're so smooth and NEVER rip my hair. However, they're pretty big and sometimes I need something a bit smaller. I'm currently using some cheapy ones I bought at big lots and they're ok. I just don't like the fact that I have to trash them after every use. Any suggestions?

 

[mscocoface]

Watching thread. I now have enough hair when elongated that I can actually do buns. Carry on ladies please share your knowledge.

 

[cutenss]

I use and like these:

I have them in clear and tortoise. You get them at Sallys.

 

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cutenss....I had these in my hand the other day and put them back....I might go back and get them .

 

[virtuenow]

I love top knot buns-- i have also embarked on a new bun journey. I use hairpins (any brand) to secure. Bobby pins tend to snag my hair.

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[cutenss]

cutenss....I had these in my hand the other day and put them back....I might go back and get them .

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@virtuenow...I have a box of hairpins and Ive never used them. I'll use them tomorrow to style.

 

[koolkittychick]

I used to use those hairpins shown higher in the thread, but they didn't end up working for me--my fine hair would snap off in that really tight space just below the circle and above the prongs when I was trying to pull them out.

Since I found Goody Spin Pins (http://www.goody.com/Products/Hair_...1de&c_id=1a7ea079-c44c-481e-8d02-db7cd0b32277), I have been using them. At first I was skeptical, but when I put them in the first time, I discovered they are the truth! I can literally use just one (with no ponytail holder!) to secure my hair in a simple bun all day, it holds my bun securely without pulling at my scalp in places, and it twists right out of my hair with no damage.

I like them so much I may get this contraption by Goody when my hair gets to waist length:

http://www.goody.com/Products/Hair Accessories/Simple Styles Bun Spiral

Same principle, but on a bigger scale.

 

[Evolving78]

Spin Pins! they are the truth!

 

[Evolving78]

I used to use those hairpins shown higher in the thread, but they didn't end up working for me--my fine hair would snap off in that really tight space just below the circle and above the prongs when I was trying to pull them out.

Since I found Goody Spin Pins (http://www.goody.com/Products/Hair_...1de&c_id=1a7ea079-c44c-481e-8d02-db7cd0b32277), I have been using them. At first I was skeptical, but when I put them in the first time, I discovered they are the truth! I can literally use just one (with no ponytail holder!) to secure my hair in a simple bun all day, it holds my bun securely without pulling at my scalp in places, and it twists right out of my hair with no damage.

I like them so much I may get this contraption by Goody when my hair gets to waist length:

http://www.goody.com/Products/Hair Accessories/Simple Styles Bun Spiral

Same principle, but on a bigger scale.

i keep looking at the Spiral in the store, but i don't think i am ready for it either. when i get to WL, i will give it a go.

 

[Angel of the North]

Great thread, I'm subbing! Be back later with some pics of some of my bun accessories

 

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shortdub78 and koolkittychick.....I have some sally versions of the spin spin, but never cracked them open. I seen a thread on here when someone said they seen them at Dollar Tree. They're not being discontinued are they?

 

[FrazzledFraggle]

I don't know if this is a "tool" but i saw this video of a girl making a faux bun out of weave hair. I was really looking for something that could protect my hair and give me a bigger bun WITHOUT the fake looking dome buns I see at the beauty supply store.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3wYp8PUjwY

 

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I don't know if this is a "tool" but i saw this video of a girl making a faux bun out of weave hair. I was really looking for something that could protect my hair and give me a bigger bun WITHOUT the fake looking dome buns I see at the beauty supply store.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3wYp8PUjwY

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GIRL! I have that vid in my fav's on Youtube. I still can't do it though. I tried and its like I lost ALL coordination with my hands. I ended up in a top knot and chalked it to the game .

 

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letskeepntouch

GIRL! I have that vid in my fav's on Youtube. I still can't do it though. I tried and its like I lost ALL coordination with my hands. I ended up in a top knot and chalked it to the game .

I haven't tried it yet but I figured it would not be as easy as she makes it seem. The hair is sitting in my closet. Sigh, I guess I better try it tomorrow because if not I need a new go to bun.

 

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I haven't tried it yet but I figured it would not be as easy as she makes it seem. The hair is sitting in my closet. Sigh, I guess I better try it tomorrow because if not I need a new go to bun.

LOL! It may be easier for you. Anytime weave is added to the equation I get flustered and just give up.

 

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bump! bump!

 

[chebaby]

i just started bunnin. this is my second week. i have decided to bun my hair using just goodie bands. take down once a week to moisturize my ends and then re-bun.

 

[Onhergrind09]

I've been seriously bunning for 2 years, I love spin pins both the regular sized ones and the mini's, I LOVEEEE these: http://www.folica.com/tools/hair-ba.../bombshell-black-collection-rubberized-u-pins. They are SUPER durable and I can just bend them back into shape when they get too wide. I also love a medium sized version of those that I found at a random BSS.

 

[KittyMeowMeow]

These, all day, every day:

http://www.amazon.com/Diane-Hair-Pins-Assorted-Black/dp/B000V8I38M

Using hairpins instead of bobby pins made a difference for me in midshaft splits. This brand is cheap yet solid & great quality. The flimsy ones from the BSS near me tend to fall apart quickly, creating little chips and that catch in my hair.

 

[virtuenow]

Oh yeah--I also use big ouchless bands to secure my big bun at top

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[gennatay]

I bun mostly with these banana clips from Dollar Tree. They are hard plastic and hold a lot of hair. I tuck my ends under with bobby pins

 

[mscocoface]

Thank you ladies for these wonderful hair tools. I am venturing into the world of bunning and I like it!

 

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So I went and stocked up on a couple bunning tools.

I went and bought another Annie Hair Bun (made of synthetic hair, its silky and doesn't dry out my hair).

1 container of Annie Hair Pins (300)

1 Scunci Bow

Thanks for the suggestions ladies.

@cutenss tell me why I have the goody versions of the good hair day pins at sallys. I only found two, but I will test those out before I purchase another container.

 

[winona]

Creamy Leave In (ASIAN Leave In or PM The Conditioner)
Creamy butter (Homemade)
Ecostyler Gel (Olive and Argan Oil especially)
Banana Clip (Elle rounded one from Ulta)
Bun Net http://www.sallybeauty.com/chignon-bun-hairnet/JACONT7,default,pd.html?cm_vc=SEARCH

ETA: Pic of banana clip. When my hair was shorter I found that this clip hide better than the traditional ones while giving me the same luscious bun

 

[JustGROWwithIt]

I don't know if this is a "tool" but i saw this video of a girl making a faux bun out of weave hair. I was really looking for something that could protect my hair and give me a bigger bun WITHOUT the fake looking dome buns I see at the beauty supply store.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3wYp8PUjwY

That looks so GOOD! I'm definately going to be doing my buns like this but with Marley hair this summer

 

[sunnieb]

3 main items:

Good Day Hair Pins

Black silk scrunchie

Black Hair Net

 

[Beverly Ann Properties]

Spin pins and no pony tail holder.

 

[SuchaLady]

How do y'all bun with spin pins and no holder? I don't think my hair is long enough for that lol

 

[ellebelle88]

I don't know if this is a "tool" but i saw this video of a girl making a faux bun out of weave hair. I was really looking for something that could protect my hair and give me a bigger bun WITHOUT the fake looking dome buns I see at the beauty supply store.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3wYp8PUjwY

Man I tried something similar to that this weekend, and I looked a HOT MESS.