Wet bunners *natural , transitioning and long strecthers*

[Napp]

How do you do it?! I like the thought of doing wet buns instead of the way i was doing them.(semi dry w/beaucoup gel) So heres my 20 questions literally(welll actually a little more) I want ALL the details!

Are you natural,transitioning,or a long stretcher?
what was your last chemical process?
does having more length help?
does having relaxed ends help you?
do you need to use gel?
if so how much?
if not what do you use?
what type are you?
is your hair course fine or in between?
is it silky, cottony,thready or wiry?
how does the middle dry?
does your hair stink in the middle(moldy?)?
how do you get them edges to stay flat?
do you naturally have baby hair?
Do you use a scarf to help lay it down?
Does anyone use a doo rag to wet bun?
do you get poppin waves when all said and done?
Do you re bun everyday or leave it in?
What is the best time of the year to wet bun?
How long does it take to dry?
Would you recommend wet bunning?
if so, to who?
if not ,why not?
Describe your wet bun process(dont skimp!)
Any other details feel free to add!

 

[Ediese]

How do you do it?! I like the thought of doing wet buns instead of the way i was doing them.(semi dry w/beaucoup gel) So heres my 20 questions literally(welll actually a little more) I want ALL the details!

Are you natural,transitioning,or a long stretcher? transitioning 2+ yrs
what was your last chemical process? Rinse
does having more length help? Yes
does having relaxed ends help you? Not really
do you need to use gel? No
if so how much? NA
if not what do you use? I leave a little conditioner in my hair and then brush it back in a ponytail, and pin it up
what type are you? 4a
is your hair course fine or in between? coarse
is it silky, cottony,thready or wiry? wiry
how does the middle dry? takes a very long time to dry. I usually take out the pony after work for it to dry
does your hair stink in the middle(moldy?)? No
how do you get them edges to stay flat? Tie it with a scarf
do you naturally have baby hair? Yes
Do you use a scarf to help lay it down? Yes
Does anyone use a doo rag to wet bun? No
do you get poppin waves when all said and done? Yes
Do you re bun everyday or leave it in? Sometimes I leave it in. Most times I cowash each morning, and wet bun
What is the best time of the year to wet bun? I would think anytime except winter
How long does it take to dry? It dries by the end of the day when I take it down
Would you recommend wet bunning? It's the easiest thing for me
if so, to who?
if not ,why not?Describe your wet bun process(dont skimp!) Cowash each morning with Hello Hydration. Leave a little conditioner in my hair. Brush my hair back into a ponytail. Use hair pins to pin it into a bun. Use a scarf to keep my hair sleek, and flat.

Any other details feel free to add!

My answers are bolded above.

This is one of the reasons I don't want to relax. I would truly miss the waves. lol

 

[LunadeMiel]

Are you natural,transitioning,or a long stretcher?
Natural
what was your last chemical process?
Relaxer
does having more length help?
Yes
does having relaxed ends help you?
NA
do you need to use gel?
I don't have to but it helps to keep the flyaways at bay. It has keeps my hair from trying to curl.if so how much?
if not what do you use?
NA
what type are you?
3b/3c...although I thing the front of my hear is more wavy than curly.
is your hair course fine or in between?
is it silky, cottony,thready or wiry?
Thready
how does the middle dry?
It does not. When I get home I take it down and let it airdry
does your hair stink in the middle(moldy?)?
how do you get them edges to stay flat?
Gel
do you naturally have baby hair?
I think so...
Do you use a scarf to help lay it down?
yes
Does anyone use a doo rag to wet bun?
Nope
do you get poppin waves when all said and done?
YES...
Do you re bun everyday or leave it in?
I rebun
What is the best time of the year to wet bun?
I dunno
How long does it take to dry?
The surface dries within a couple of hours. The middle never dries unless I take the bun down.
Would you recommend wet bunning?
Yes
if so, to who?
if not ,why not?
Describe your wet bun process(dont skimp!)
Cowash, rinse, apply hemp seed butter, apply get on top of that, pull back into a ponytail, cover left over hair with bun cage.

 

[NikStarrr]

Are you natural,transitioning,or a long stretcher?
Natural
what was your last chemical process?
Texlaxed--May 2007
does having more length help?
Yep
does having relaxed ends help you?
N/A
do you need to use gel?
Yep, it gives a smoother finish, and also keeps shorter hair (in the bang area) laying down.
if so how much? a dollop
if not what do you use?
N/A
what type are you?
4/a/3c
is your hair course fine or in between? in-between
is it silky, cottony,thready or wiry?
silky/thready
how does the middle dry?
It does not. When I get home I take it down and let it airdry
does your hair stink in the middle(moldy?)? Nope.
how do you get them edges to stay flat?
Gel
do you naturally have baby hair? Yep
Do you use a scarf to help lay it down? Nope
Does anyone use a doo rag to wet bun?Nope
do you get poppin waves when all said and done? Yep.
Do you re bun everyday or leave it in? I rebun every-other-day
What is the best time of the year to wet bun? I live in the south, so can get away with it basically year around.
How long does it take to dry?
The surface dries within an hour. The middle drys after a day.
Would you recommend wet bunning? Yes, but not long term, as an in-between style mostly. I think hair being wet for so long (hours, day after day) can be damaging, in my experience
if so, to who? naturals
if not ,why not? see last answer
Describe your wet bun process(dont skimp!)
Cowash, rinse, apply coconut oil, apply gel on top of that, pull back into a ponytail, twist my ponytail and then pin under--or let airdry as much as possible, baggy and put on a phony puff.

 

[Napp]

keep it coming ladies. Thank you for spending the time to answer! im taking notes!

 

[Eclass215]

How do you do it?! I like the thought of doing wet buns instead of the way i was doing them.(semi dry w/beaucoup gel) So heres my 20 questions literally(welll actually a little more) I want ALL the details!

Are you natural,transitioning,or a long stretcher? natural
what was your last chemical process? color in December 2005
does having more length help? Yes
does having relaxed ends help you? N/A
do you need to use gel? Yes
if so how much? A couple scoops with my fingers
if not what do you use? If not gel, a pomade of some sort
what type are you? 4a/b
is your hair course fine or in between? coarse
is it silky, cottony,thready or wiry? cottony
how does the middle dry? It doesn't until I take it down
does your hair stink in the middle(moldy?)? No
how do you get them edges to stay flat? A scarf
do you naturally have baby hair? yes
Do you use a scarf to help lay it down? Yes
Does anyone use a doo rag to wet bun? no
do you get poppin waves when all said and done? yes
Do you re bun everyday or leave it in? Every other day I re-bun
What is the best time of the year to wet bun? I do it all year round
How long does it take to dry? I do it at night at it's dry in the morning
Would you recommend wet bunning? yes
if so, to who? mainly naturals - I didn't do it when I was relaxed
if not ,why not? No good reason
Describe your wet bun process(dont skimp!) Wash or co-wash hair with pantene shampoo or co-wash with herbal essence LTR conditioner - detanlge in the shower with my goody no tangles brush, put in a loose ponytail, put on my leave in conditioner (whatever I decide to use at the moment - I can't remember the exact name of what I'm using now, some T-tree stuff), put some oil in the hair and massage through, goody brush it into a tighter ponytail, put gel or pomade on and smooth over with a soft brush, put extra leave in and oil on my ends, twist and secure ponytail with a hairpin, wrap a sacrf on and go to sleep.
Any other details feel free to add!

Hope this helps!

ETA - this bun pic was taken after work and wasn't fresh.

 

[MrsLack]

Great Post! I am just starting with my wet bunning, and so far so good.

Are you natural,transitioning,or a long stretcher? Right now long stretcher that may go to full transitioning.
what was your last chemical process?
Relaxer
does having more length help?
I think it does
does having relaxed ends help you?
I think it would work without
do you need to use gel?
No, just a heavier thicker moisturizer/oil
if so how much?
N/A
if not what do you use?
Abba Leave in, shea-butter, either coconut or castor oil
what type are you?
No clue
is your hair course fine or in between?
In between
is it silky, cottony,thready or wiry?
silky/thready
how does the middle dry?
it stays damp till I take it out when I get home, then dries very quickly
does your hair stink in the middle(moldy?)?
No
how do you get them edges to stay flat?
Apply a scarf
do you naturally have baby hair?
yes
Do you use a scarf to help lay it down?
yes
Does anyone use a doo rag to wet bun?
I used to, but now I use a scarf
do you get poppin waves when all said and done?
Yes! And I love it! DH even commented on my nice waves this weekend I can't wait till they really start coming in!
Do you re bun everyday or leave it in?
I redo it when I wash, condition or moisturize so daily
What is the best time of the year to wet bun?
I live in Northern Cali and it is still in the 80s. I am not sure how it will be when it gets colder because I am ALWAYS cold!
How long does it take to dry?
The top, pretty quick, the middle and lenght a full day
Would you recommend wet bunning?
Yes.
if so, to who? To anyone that has hair that likes to be wet. I hear some people's hair can not take being wet all the time.
if not ,why not?
Describe your wet bun process(dont skimp!)
Part hair how I want to wear it- its a lot easier to do it before I get it wet, co-wash, gengly comb in shower where I want to wear the bun on my head while I rinse, wring excess water out gently, add a good amount of leave in from root to tip especially in the middle and ends, apply oil of choice, smooth back with hands, twist around in a coil and pin or use a silk scrunchie around it and put on scarf until I have to take it off.
Any other details feel free to add!

 

[blazingthru]

Are you natural,transitioning,or a long stretcher? natural
what was your last chemical process? 10/05/2005
does having more length help? Yes
does having relaxed ends help you? n/a
do you need to use gel? on occassions
if so how much? a dollop
if not what do you use? I mostly use water, leave in conditioner and coconut oil or shea butter and I put my hair in a bun with bobbie pins
what type are you? 3c,3b 4a
is your hair course fine or in between? fine very fine
is it silky, cottony,thready or wiry? silky and cottony in some areas
how does the middle dry? when I take the bun out and let it hair dry when I get home.
does your hair stink in the middle(moldy?)? never and something is wrong if someone keeps a bun in like that.
how do you get them edges to stay flat? aloe vera gel- shea butter and a brush
do you naturally have baby hair? yes
Do you use a scarf to help lay it down? no
Does anyone use a doo rag to wet bun? I do not
do you get poppin waves when all said and done? Sometimes
Do you re bun everyday or leave it in? rebun everyday but change my style up. I might braid it at night or twist it and then untwist and pin it all up. I love variety and besided I like to be comfortable when I sleep and I take better care of my ends now so I take the bun out and walk around for a while like that until my hair drys or I respray it and baby my ends and then twist my hair flat or in plats and redo each and every morning. the only time its actually wet is if I co wash and then pin it up. I only co wash twice a week now.
What is the best time of the year to wet bun? summer
How long does it take to dry? it take a while the longer your hair is the longer it take to dry. Mines varies. I usually find that it takes 24 hours for my hair to actually be completely dry but if I leave it out fully it only take a short while but then I'll get tangles, don't want that so I don't leave it out.
Would you recommend wet bunning? No not really, but you do what you have to do when you have to do it.
if so, to who?
if not ,why not? I don't do it often because it itch.
Describe your wet bun process(dont skimp!)I try to wear a ponytail and then when I feel its drying I clip it up.
Any other details feel free to add! When I complete my cowash I follow up with aloe vera water and then I add the leave in and put a towel around my hair until I am dressed then I add coconut oil or avocado oil and then I twist it up and add the bobbie pins or clips.

 

[Napp]

bumping for more replies! Ive gotten awesome answers from yall. i think this will help anyone who wants to wet bun.Like hair profiles I cant wait to wet bun but let me try to get some more length before i start trying wet buns!

 

[truequeen06]

Are you natural,transitioning,or a long stretcher?
Natural
what was your last chemical process?
N/A . . . I've been natural my whole life and I've never dyed my hair.
does having more length help?
Not sure. I've been working with about the same length since I could do my hair
does having relaxed ends help you?
N/A
do you need to use gel?
I don't need to, but I do sometimes.
if so how much?
Not alot, but enough to cover my edges.
if not what do you use?
Aloe Vera Gel or Castor oil . . . castor oil works really well because it's so thick. Oh and elasta qp mango butter does the job as well.
what type are you?
3b/3c
is your hair course fine or in between?
In between
is it silky, cottony,thready or wiry?
When wet, silky. When dry more thready I think lol
how does the middle dry?
It doesn't unless I let my hair down.
does your hair stink in the middle(moldy?)?
Only if I keep the bun in for more than a day. I talk mine down at night and put in 2 braids
how do you get them edges to stay flat?
Brush (don't hurt me!), I haven't experienced any damage from the brush and I only use it on my edges.
do you naturally have baby hair?
Only a bit on the sides.
Do you use a scarf to help lay it down?
No, but I've tried that method before and it does work. I just never have time.
Does anyone use a doo rag to wet bun?
No
do you get poppin waves when all said and done?
Yes ma'am. I love feeling the waves like I'm smoothing my hair back
Do you re bun everyday or leave it in?
I re-bun everyday
What is the best time of the year to wet bun?
I'm in Southern California so anytime is the best time.
How long does it take to dry?
My hair never completely dries in the middle but the ends and edges dry in a few hours
Would you recommend wet bunning?
Yes
if so, to who?
if not ,why not?
Describe your wet bun process(dont skimp!)
I cowash everyday with VO5, Suave, or Herbal Essence. After rinsing I put my hair up in a towel while I dress. I then moisturize with my spray bottle mix (water, conditioner, glycerin, castor oil), seal with some coconut oil and then apply MT (I'm lazy so I don't part I just use an applicator bottle and then get my fingers in there a do a little scalp massage lol). I then detangle and put up in a bun. The only cons for me is my buns look smaller when I wet bun. Sometimes I'll semi air dry and then bun.


Here's one of my buns:

 

[Tarae]

Are you natural,transitioning,or a long stretcher? Stretcher
what was your last chemical process? Relaxer
does having more length help? I guess
does having relaxed ends help you? Not really
do you need to use gel? Yes
if so how much? It depends
if not what do you use? I also use Mango Butter
what type are you? 4b/z-ish
is your hair course fine or in between? Coarse
is it silky, cottony,thready or wiry?
how does the middle dry? lol it doesn't
does your hair stink in the middle(moldy?)? No
how do you get them edges to stay flat? Apply gel then brush it. Apply Mango Butter if necessary
do you naturally have baby hair? No
Do you use a scarf to help lay it down? Definitely
Does anyone use a doo rag to wet bun?
do you get poppin waves when all said and done? Somewhat
Do you re bun everyday or leave it in? Sometimes I leave it, sometimes I redo
What is the best time of the year to wet bun? Summer, because it dries easier for me
How long does it take to dry? Forever
Would you recommend wet bunning? Sure
if so, to who?
if not ,why not?
Describe your wet bun process(dont skimp!) Wash/cowash, rinse, apply thick leave in, detangle, apply gel/mango butter to edges, brush edges, make bun

 

[Kneechay]

My answers are bolded above.

This is one of the reasons I don't want to relax. I would truly miss the waves. lol

Ediese, beautiful! Your hair reminds me of mine so much. I have waves and I can't relax and let go of them. I wetbunned and just put a little Giovanni leave in on the edges. Here's my bun that I wore all summer at my summer internship. (please pay no attention to my coworkers ruining our posed pic, they're goofballs.)

Sorry i couldnt answer the questions, but I'm currently typing a miterm so I need to get off LHCF. I would co wash at night and bun loosely, tying a scarf around my head and using a satin cap because I sleep crazy. I wake up in the morning and remove the bun and spray my conditioner/oils/water mix all over my head and rebun and tie the scarf around my head again and THEN get dressed. I remove the scarf right before I leave because it keeps my edges and fly aways smooth. I have 4a 4b hair? (i'm unsure, but it's not the uniform Southerntease coils, they're something serious)

One thing I can say is that bunning works. I was doing it inadvertently all summer of 07 (because I didn't know what to do with it, I was on my year off after graduation and a sister was straight lazying around the crib before grad school) and that's when I noticed the most growth other than when I was in braids.