Bunning Challenge for 2011.
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Curlybeauty
New Member
Me too
I was being rushed to go to a super bowl party and decided to just bun it up *shrugs*
I will probably co-wash this out and set on wed...heck, even tomorrow night
Loverain
New Member
I have to admit that i have been slacking with my buns. I am on a personal no heat challenge so i have been wet bunning and I think i need a break. I did mini twist on my hair friday and I have been loving it I can touch my hair and it moves lol. I think this may be my protective style for awhile.
Sorry ladies I failed this challenge.
If I feel that I am not making progress then I will be back to bunning because it is a definate way to retain length.
Sorry ladies I failed this challenge.
If I feel that I am not making progress then I will be back to bunning because it is a definate way to retain length.
Curlybeauty
New Member
You didn't fail. When your twists get old, you can bun them up...when you take them down in between sets, you can bun them up.........
Loverain
New Member
curlycrocheter
Well-Known Member
I'm back to not having a computer 
But I'm still bunning. I love my forks because they hold really well, but don't put pressure on my head. Yay!!
But I'm still bunning. I love my forks because they hold really well, but don't put pressure on my head. Yay!!NaturalBeauty<3
New Member
sigh...still bunning. i should update more often
Nappy_in_the_City
New Member
Ok I realize that I am behind on the times... but I've been wearing my hair in a ponytail bun for about a week and came to the conclusion that this may be the method to help grow and retain length...
My concerns:
I'm new to bunning but I see most of you that do have longer hair can play with different holders, my concern is the ponytail holder i use will thin out my hair, it seems counteractive. My hair is a natural 4b-ish texture that I blow dry (and sometimes) flat iron out, it comes to shoulder length in the back, what are some buns to do on "shorter" hair?
ETA: I mentioned my texture because the more I leave my hair in its curly state, the knottier my ends get, the more cutting i have to do, the less length i will retain. I'm determined this year!
My concerns:
I'm new to bunning but I see most of you that do have longer hair can play with different holders, my concern is the ponytail holder i use will thin out my hair, it seems counteractive. My hair is a natural 4b-ish texture that I blow dry (and sometimes) flat iron out, it comes to shoulder length in the back, what are some buns to do on "shorter" hair?
ETA: I mentioned my texture because the more I leave my hair in its curly state, the knottier my ends get, the more cutting i have to do, the less length i will retain. I'm determined this year!
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Melissa-jane
Active Member
Hi I am bunning anyway so I hope I can join/ subscribe.
I wet bun seven days a week as I am transitioning long term and it's easier for me.
My starting length is cbl at front and a little longer at the back.
I wet bun seven days a week as I am transitioning long term and it's easier for me.
My starting length is cbl at front and a little longer at the back.
Wanderland
Well-Known Member
Question:
Is there a correct or better way to wet bun? I wore a bun on banded hair for a couple of days but then wet bunned the next day and got a ton of compliments (I didn't realize they were so different). So I would like to wet bun more (plus its easier than banding for a full day before doing my hair) I know hair is weaker when wet, so I was wondering is a there a better or gentler way to do it.
Is there a correct or better way to wet bun? I wore a bun on banded hair for a couple of days but then wet bunned the next day and got a ton of compliments (I didn't realize they were so different). So I would like to wet bun more (plus its easier than banding for a full day before doing my hair) I know hair is weaker when wet, so I was wondering is a there a better or gentler way to do it.
sunnieb
Well-Known Member
Hi ladies! Here are my buns from this week. The last pic is my "total give up" bun. I didn't feel like doing my hair that day. I just twisted, tucked, and clipped. 
I'll try to get more creative next week.
I'll try to get more creative next week.
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wavezncurlz
LHCF addict
my bun for this week is in my siggie. I'm getting bored too.
Nappy_in_the_City
New Member
Ideas for shoulder length..ish hair please!! All of you have these beautiful full buns... Slightly jelly
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
Lurker checking in - I've been bunning since circa June '10 for the most part and I'm starting to desire variety so I've supplementing by wearing my half-wig and lace-front. I think bunning has worked wonders for my hair.
@sunnieb - you and your buns are straight fabulous! (((hugs))) to you!
@sunnieb - you and your buns are straight fabulous! (((hugs))) to you!
:kneel:
sunnieb
Well-Known Member
Hi there! All I did when I first started my HHJ was bun my SL hair. I mainly used one of those foam doughnut thingies:
Also, bun your hair after after doing a braidout, or bantu-knot out. It makes your hair look fuller.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
You can bun all the same as anyone else. The key is to not to wrap the bunned part of your hair to tight. The tighter you wrap it, the smaller the bun. The looser your wrap it, the juicier the bun.
The vid is a bit animated
but check this out: YouTube - Quick 2 minute hair bun I bunned this way until I figured how to wrap my buns without making them look so tiny. My current method for bunning is detailed in my blog. See siggy. HTH!
Nappy_in_the_City
New Member
Thanks for that. Is the donut drying?
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
Failed to say, or satin scarf
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sunnieb
Well-Known Member
I used to drench mine with ntm silk touch so I never had a problem with dryness.
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sunnieb
Well-Known Member
For the ladies who think their hair is too short to bun, I present a tutorial put together by @dontspeakdefeat
How to Make a bun album | Tamika Bell Weave Specialist | Fotki.com, photo and video sharing made easy.
If anyone tries this bun, please post a pic!
How to Make a bun album | Tamika Bell Weave Specialist | Fotki.com, photo and video sharing made easy.
If anyone tries this bun, please post a pic!
sunnieb
Well-Known Member
How is everybody doing? I'm still in a bunning rut. I did something different though. Instead of my usual scrunchie ponytail as a bun base, I used a banana clip. Then I just fanned my hair out, rolled under, and pinned. It looks exactly the same as my normal bun without the stress of putting my hair in a ponytail so often.
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Napp
Ms. Nobody
How is everybody doing? I'm still in a bunning rut. I did something different though. Instead of my usual scrunchie ponytail as a bun base, I used a banana clip. Then I just fanned my hair out, rolled under, and pinned. It looks exactly the same as my normal bun without the stress of putting my hair in a ponytail so often.
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That looks so nice. I like hair acessories that hold the hair flat because it gives voulme to my buns and ponytail. Plus they dont have as much tention.
Okay Im back. Again. 
I have discovered a few things. I only have breakage when I bun on airdried hair. (First aha moment) And that silk scrunchies may help me the most when I bun because my thin edge on my right side caused by eczema limits me moving them around (Second aha moment). Now I have one question I tuck and spread my buns but what can I pin them with? I tried large bobby pins they left me with a thin spot in the middle of my head. I just recently tried the clips I use to roller set and that worked perfectly. No snagging or anything but when I took it down for the day it had a few pieces of hair in it. I think I have tried all clips there are to try but none of them work
I have discovered a few things. I only have breakage when I bun on airdried hair. (First aha moment) And that silk scrunchies may help me the most when I bun because my thin edge on my right side caused by eczema limits me moving them around (Second aha moment). Now I have one question I tuck and spread my buns but what can I pin them with? I tried large bobby pins they left me with a thin spot in the middle of my head. I just recently tried the clips I use to roller set and that worked perfectly. No snagging or anything but when I took it down for the day it had a few pieces of hair in it. I think I have tried all clips there are to try but none of them workSimilar threads
