HELP (ASAP) with Protective Styling

[Chichi]

Hello Ladies,

I've read a lot about protective styling and I would finally like to start wearing them. Thing is, I don't really know how to do a good "bun" or chignon

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Can anyone help with step by step tips? I have shoulder length hair that is somewhat thin and uneven. My goal is to make a nice, professionally looking bun. I checked Black Sophisticate's magazine with no luck...

What clips do you use to gather the hair up tight and smooth? I have a big metal one but I know that is a no no. If there is a web site with how tos, that would be great too. (PS I am not into hair pieces and would not like to try the ponytail method etc. --- I think it's a great idea but not my personal preference.)

Thanks for any tips!

Chichi

 

[Allandra]

This is how I do my bun. I comb all my hair back (sometimes with a side part or center part). I gather my hair like I'm putting it in a ponytail. I twist my hair (all the hair together, not in two sections or anything). Then I coil it into a bun and secure it. HTH.

 

[Chichi]

Thanks very much Allandra!!! Now if there was only something that I could do about this puny looking bun...

Chichi

 

[HotCoCoGurl130]

what if your hair is not long enough for one of these srtyles? my hair does not do that and i have tried french twists and my hair is thick and shorter so they dont stay. what should i do?

 

[Allandra]

Make sure you keep the ends well moisturized and use a silk scarf or bonnet when you go to bed. Wanakee said 'If your hair is short, you’re going to protect your hair from the air and from too much movement while you sleep.' Here's a link to Wanakee's Practical Guide to Hair Care: http://web.archive.org/web/20001026131053/wanakee.com/practica.htm HTH.