The Rules Of Wet Bunning
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I put in 3 big twists and then pin them up and around each other.
glamazon386
Well-Known Member
Do you ladies put something on the ends then bun your hair? No
Do you naturals suffer from SSKs from wet bunning? No
Has this helped retain length? Yes
Do you wet bun in the shower or not? No. I need to look in the mirror.
Is your hair soaking wet when you bun? Sometimes. It stays slicked down better when wet but sometimes I make a bun from another style so it may be dry. The gel kind of wets it so I can pull it back. If that makes sense.
Do you naturals suffer from SSKs from wet bunning? No
Has this helped retain length? Yes
Do you wet bun in the shower or not? No. I need to look in the mirror.
Is your hair soaking wet when you bun? Sometimes. It stays slicked down better when wet but sometimes I make a bun from another style so it may be dry. The gel kind of wets it so I can pull it back. If that makes sense.
Fine 4s
Well-Known Member
NikStar,
How did you get that look in your siggy? I love the lose kinks.
I forgot all about wet bunning. I did this a few times a year at the begining of my HHJ and for some reason, it got lost in my hair style repertoire. I might do this this weekend!
Thanks for the reminder.
I thoroughly detangle in the shower and apply a moisturizer while wet in the shower. Still in the shower, I'll untwist or unbraid the sections and gather them in a bun. If it's too lumply, I'll use my Denman boar bristle brush to lay it down and apply shea butter on the surface of my hair to catch any fly aways and tie down with a scarf. For more hold, I'll apply some IC Sparklelite on the edges and the surface.
How did you get that look in your siggy? I love the lose kinks.
I forgot all about wet bunning. I did this a few times a year at the begining of my HHJ and for some reason, it got lost in my hair style repertoire. I might do this this weekend!
Thanks for the reminder.
I thoroughly detangle in the shower and apply a moisturizer while wet in the shower. Still in the shower, I'll untwist or unbraid the sections and gather them in a bun. If it's too lumply, I'll use my Denman boar bristle brush to lay it down and apply shea butter on the surface of my hair to catch any fly aways and tie down with a scarf. For more hold, I'll apply some IC Sparklelite on the edges and the surface.
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THx! It was an old braidout that I'd done on my hair that had dried partially while in a bun.
Chameleonchick
Well-Known Member
Great info, Quick Question.......What are you all using to bun with?
simplyhair
Active Member
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RosesBlack
New Member
I learned yesterday that if I don't put a scarf on my head at least for awhile as my hair dries it will fluff right out of the bun and look like a hot mess. By the time I got home from work my hair was wilding out.
MsLizziA
Well-Known Member
I just tie my edges down and put a satin bonnet on my head
NaturalBoss
Well-Known Member
I co-wash almost everyday. But when I don't I re-wet my hair just by using a spray bottle. I don't get it soaked, but my hair just lays down better when it's wet. I tie my hair up with a satin scarf at night, then I put a satin cap over it and I have a satin pillow case. I toss and turn a lot so I want to make sure everything is satin
aileendq
New Member
Do you ladies put something on the ends then bun your hair?
A: I use a leave in (lots of it) and oil my ends before I bun w/ Spin Pins.
Do you naturals suffer from SSKs from wet bunning?
N/A
Has this helped retain length?
A: I think so- haven't been doing it for too long. But it has helped me cut down on heat (blowdrying/flatironing) AND it helps me keep cool!
Do you wet bun in the shower or not?
A:No. I put my hair up in a towel to absorb excess water first.
Is your hair soaking wet when you bun?
A: See above
A: I use a leave in (lots of it) and oil my ends before I bun w/ Spin Pins.
Do you naturals suffer from SSKs from wet bunning?
N/A
Has this helped retain length?
A: I think so- haven't been doing it for too long. But it has helped me cut down on heat (blowdrying/flatironing) AND it helps me keep cool!
Do you wet bun in the shower or not?
A:No. I put my hair up in a towel to absorb excess water first.
Is your hair soaking wet when you bun?
A: See above
Great thread!!! I love to wet bun in the summer....
Do you ladies put something on the ends then bun your hair?
I put my leave-in conditioner in my hair (entire head) and more moisturizer on my ends (currently UFD Supercurl). I also put something on my edges to help slick them down before putting on my scarf.
Do you naturals suffer from SSKs from wet bunning?
N/A
Has this helped retain length?
Yes. I wasn't that into wet bunning until last summer when I saw excellent results. I think it's a combination of no heat & moisture.
Do you wet bun in the shower or not?
No. I wait until I get out so I can add my leave-ins.
Is your hair soaking wet when you bun?
Depends. If my hair is co-operating meaning, it feels moisturized and has slip, I can let it air dry a little after adding my leave-ins, and then put it in a bun while damp. Usually, it's about 50% dry. I usually add the leave-ins, then bun immediately. The hair dries some after getting out of the shower, but I don't use a towel or anything to dry it. I just ring out the excess moisture....I hope that makes sense.
Do you ladies put something on the ends then bun your hair?
I put my leave-in conditioner in my hair (entire head) and more moisturizer on my ends (currently UFD Supercurl). I also put something on my edges to help slick them down before putting on my scarf.
Do you naturals suffer from SSKs from wet bunning?
N/A
Has this helped retain length?
Yes. I wasn't that into wet bunning until last summer when I saw excellent results. I think it's a combination of no heat & moisture.
Do you wet bun in the shower or not?
No. I wait until I get out so I can add my leave-ins.
Is your hair soaking wet when you bun?
Depends. If my hair is co-operating meaning, it feels moisturized and has slip, I can let it air dry a little after adding my leave-ins, and then put it in a bun while damp. Usually, it's about 50% dry. I usually add the leave-ins, then bun immediately. The hair dries some after getting out of the shower, but I don't use a towel or anything to dry it. I just ring out the excess moisture....I hope that makes sense.
Great thread.
Couple of questions..............
1) My hair is a lot shorter at the front of my head so won't go into a bun and when i gel it and tie it down with a scarf it looks a frizzy mess 3 hours later. I was wearing headbands but they were breaking my hairline and i looked like a big kid. Hairbands just don't suit me
. Any styling suggestions? Pics would be great.
2) How exactly are you making the bun so the ends are protected. I only know to pull it halfway through the band and then tuck away the ends. This however makes my ends rough. I'd like to style the bun so the ends are smooth.
Oh, Once i put a satin roller on the end of my ponytail and rolled it up. I then put a scrunchie over the top. At the end of the day my ends were nice and smooth. This made my bun look a little bigger as my hair is just below shoulder length right now.
Couple of questions..............
1) My hair is a lot shorter at the front of my head so won't go into a bun and when i gel it and tie it down with a scarf it looks a frizzy mess 3 hours later. I was wearing headbands but they were breaking my hairline and i looked like a big kid. Hairbands just don't suit me
. Any styling suggestions? Pics would be great.2) How exactly are you making the bun so the ends are protected. I only know to pull it halfway through the band and then tuck away the ends. This however makes my ends rough. I'd like to style the bun so the ends are smooth.
Oh, Once i put a satin roller on the end of my ponytail and rolled it up. I then put a scrunchie over the top. At the end of the day my ends were nice and smooth. This made my bun look a little bigger as my hair is just below shoulder length right now.
Miss*Tress
Well-Known Member
I roll my ponytail under like a big pincurl, then fix it with one or two bobby pins. The idea of using the satin roller sounds good. I might try that.
I re-wet my hair with a spray bottle or a "spritz" like Bee Mine's juicy spritz. I use a scarf to lay my edges down.
brucebettye
New Member
Do you ladies put something on the ends then bun your hair?
I put carefree curl then seal with vasoline or hair grease
Do you naturals suffer from SSKs from wet bunning?
I am texlaxed, but I don't have ssks when I wet bun
Has this helped retain length?
Yes Yes Yes. I have seen great retaining of length in a short period of time.
Do you wet bun in the shower or not?
No.
Is your hair soaking wet when you bun?
It is better when I damp bun, my wet hair seems too fragile to handle being in a bun.
I put carefree curl then seal with vasoline or hair grease
Do you naturals suffer from SSKs from wet bunning?
I am texlaxed, but I don't have ssks when I wet bun
Has this helped retain length?
Yes Yes Yes. I have seen great retaining of length in a short period of time.
Do you wet bun in the shower or not?
No.
Is your hair soaking wet when you bun?
It is better when I damp bun, my wet hair seems too fragile to handle being in a bun.
RosesBlack
New Member
Great thread.
Couple of questions..............
1) My hair is a lot shorter at the front of my head so won't go into a bun and when i gel it and tie it down with a scarf it looks a frizzy mess 3 hours later. I was wearing headbands but they were breaking my hairline and i looked like a big kid. Hairbands just don't suit me
Have you tried doing a side part? For awhile I had some breakage in front and just did side parted buns and held most of the broken hair with the longer hair until it caught up. Also if that's not going to work try those huge curved roller pins. They are smooth unlike regular bobby pins.
Some days after I oil my ends I just tuck them under gently and put an oiled elastic around it with just enough tension to hold my bun in place but not to pull my hair.
When my hair was shorter I used ribbon. It takes some practice but you make your bun, hold it with one hand and hold the end of the ribbon under your fingers, wrap it around and tuck in the other end. I used black ribbon so it wouldn't show being wet when I wet bun.
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That's a really good idea. You could also use a donut or sock bun and wrap that with a cheap satin do rag and have the same effect. You can do that on dry bun days as well.
HTH
shai_butta
New Member
Do you ladies put something on the ends then bun your hair?
Coconut oil
Do you naturals suffer from SSKs from wet bunning?
Relaxed
Has this helped retain length?
I just started but I'm really liking the reduction in heat and manipulation
Do you wet bun in the shower or not?
Nah
Is your hair soaking wet when you bun?
I think my hair breaks more when wet so I dry it with a turbie twist on backwards. There's a forum member w a website and vid that shows how to do this (it escapes me at the moment tho, sorry) but its great at smoothing my NG down flat while it dries. Then when it's 70% dry I slick it back and bun it.
Coconut oil
Do you naturals suffer from SSKs from wet bunning?
Relaxed
Has this helped retain length?
I just started but I'm really liking the reduction in heat and manipulation
Do you wet bun in the shower or not?
Nah
Is your hair soaking wet when you bun?
I think my hair breaks more when wet so I dry it with a turbie twist on backwards. There's a forum member w a website and vid that shows how to do this (it escapes me at the moment tho, sorry) but its great at smoothing my NG down flat while it dries. Then when it's 70% dry I slick it back and bun it.
Poohbear
Fearfully Wonderfully Made
Do you ladies put something on the ends then bun your hair?
Right now, I've been using S-Curl No Drip Formula. I sometimes coat my ends with Aussie Moist Conditioner or Hot 6 Oil.
Do you naturals suffer from SSKs from wet bunning?
I'm starting to feel like single strand knots are inevitable no matter what I do with my hair. I think SSKs are caused from manipulating our natural curl/coil pattern into any type of style.
Has this helped retain length?
I believe so.
Do you wet bun in the shower or not?
In the past, I've done wet bunning in the shower. Now, I just spray my hair with S-Curl to get it wet and then bun it.
Is your hair soaking wet when you bun?
Only if I wet bun in the shower.
Right now, I've been using S-Curl No Drip Formula. I sometimes coat my ends with Aussie Moist Conditioner or Hot 6 Oil.
Do you naturals suffer from SSKs from wet bunning?
I'm starting to feel like single strand knots are inevitable no matter what I do with my hair. I think SSKs are caused from manipulating our natural curl/coil pattern into any type of style.
Has this helped retain length?
I believe so.
Do you wet bun in the shower or not?
In the past, I've done wet bunning in the shower. Now, I just spray my hair with S-Curl to get it wet and then bun it.
Is your hair soaking wet when you bun?
Only if I wet bun in the shower.
Priss Pot
Makeup + Bench Pressing
I've been wet bunning a lot lately, and I will continue to do so for the remainder of the summer...and probably after that too 
It's just so convenient.
I'll wash (or co-wash) in the shower, gently detangle with a wide tooth comb, squeeze out excess water, apply a leave-in (usually regular conditioner), seal with an oil (or butter) and twist it into a bun. I secure with a Goody Spin Pin. I used to use Good-Day Hair Pins, but after discovering the spin pins, I haven't gone back.
To keep my hair smooth at the top, most times I'll add some Eco Styler Gel (the brown) which has a softer, level 7 hold. When creating the wet bun, I don't use a brush; I smooth with my hands.
It's just so convenient.I'll wash (or co-wash) in the shower, gently detangle with a wide tooth comb, squeeze out excess water, apply a leave-in (usually regular conditioner), seal with an oil (or butter) and twist it into a bun. I secure with a Goody Spin Pin. I used to use Good-Day Hair Pins, but after discovering the spin pins, I haven't gone back.
To keep my hair smooth at the top, most times I'll add some Eco Styler Gel (the brown) which has a softer, level 7 hold. When creating the wet bun, I don't use a brush; I smooth with my hands.
EMJazzy
Happily retired
This is my 2nd year of wet bunning. I slick it back into a bun with my fingers after co-washing which I do about 4 times a week. I have a few SSK's...for a leave-in I use Elucence MB then I smooth in some CFCG. To slick down my edges I use Long Aid Curl Activator Gel. I'm definitely retaining length...wet bunning will be my style til I reach MBL at the minimum.
MsLizziA
Well-Known Member
Wen im able to wet bun, i plan on doing it 5 days a week and letting my hair out on the weekend
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