Step-by-step: Braided Ballerina bun

Give the classic ballerina bun an unexpected twist with a reverse braid. It’s a super-sleek updo that takes just a few minutes to create.


1

SPRAY

Start by spraying your hair with dry shampoo to add texture.

 











2

HALF PONYTAIL

Pull your hair back into a half ponytail and fasten on top of your head. Leave the rest of your hair loose.

 

 

 





3

 

UPSIDE DOWN

Turn your head upside down and create a French braid with the loose hair. Start at the nape of your neck and work the braid up to your crown, holding it tight against your head. Secure with a hairband. 

 









4

FULL PONYTAIL

Release the half ponytail that you created earlier and brush through. Join it with the braid to create one ponytail.  




5

TWIST

Twist the ponytail and coil it into a bun. Fix with hair grips and set with hairspray. 

Words by: Photographs by: Nina Varumo, Hair & Makeup: Åsa Östergren