Bun Instructions by Hare Do

Mist the hair with water, apply more to the ends.

Comb the hair smooth.

Extend the Hare Do lengthwise and slide the excess fabric (equally) to both ends forming rosettes.

Beautiful shaped rosettes now decorate the ends of the Hare Do.

Tips:

When first practicing, bobby pins help eliminate droops and sags along the sides.

Always bobby pin layers and flyaway hairs.

Slide the Hare Do under the hair as you hold using both hands.

Fold the Hare Do in half and lay the two rosettes on top of each another (evenly) at the right side of the head.

Dominant Hand Instructions:

The dominant hand (left or right) provides a better grip to twist the folded end.

The instructions below are written for a left handed person.

The right hand holds the rosette ends at this side of the head as the left hand combs the droopy hair smooth between the two folded strands.

Reverse the hands in the following steps below if you are right handed.

Left-Handed:

The folded end is held with the left hand.
The right hand grips the rosette ends.

Right-Handed:

The folded end is held with the right hand.
The left hand grips the rosette ends.

Grasp the folded and rosette ends in each hand placing the Hare Do's strands against the nape of the neck.

Tip:

Make sure the hair lays smooth between the strands before starting.

Both hands twist the folded and rosette ends in the same direction (underhand) 1 time clamping the hair.

Twisting Directions:

Folded End:

Form a loop (hole). The thumb pushes the bottom of the loop as the index finger pulls the top open.

Rosette End:

The thumb pushes the bottom rosette as the index fingertip pulls the top rosette forming a handle to twist.

Tip:

Always grip the Hare Do at these two ends.

Re-twist the folded and rosette ends in the same direction (underhand) 1 time again.

Re-Twisting Directions:

Folded End:

The middle fingertip holds and pulls the top of the loop.
Move the thumb pushing the bottom of the loop as the index fingertip pulls the top loop open again.

Rosette End:

The middle fingertip holds and pulls the top rosette.
Move the thumb pushing the bottom rosette as the index fingertip pulls the top rosette again.

Tips:

The two ends make handles to easily twist.
Twisting with three fingers takes practice.

Both hands slide the two ends away from the head (outward).

Important:

As you slide, maintain tension on the hair by twisting both ends (underhand) one-eighth of a turn.

Slide the Hare Do as low as you can reach (down and back).

Tips:

The higher you lift the hair (upward) the weight of the hair has a tendency to sag.
Form a ponytail first to slide upward.

Keep sliding both ends away from the head (outward).

Important:

As you slide, maintain tension on the hair by twisting both ends (underhand) one-eighth of a turn.

Slide the Hare Do as low as you can reach (down and back).

Keep sliding and STOP with a quarter of a twist at halfway to three-quarters of the hair length.

Important:

As you slide, maintain tension on the hair by twisting both ends (underhand) one-eighth of a turn.
Slide the Hare Do as low as you can reach (down and back).

Both hands twist the folded and rosette ends in the same direction (underhand) 1 time rolling the hair.

Twisting Directions:

Folded End:
The middle fingertip holds and pulls the top of the loop.
Move the thumb pushing the bottom of the loop as the index fingertip pulls the top loop open again.

Rosette End:

The middle fingertip holds and pulls the top rosette.
Move the thumb pushing the bottom rosette as the index fingertip pulls the top rosette again.

Important:

As you twist, gently pull back on the hair applying tension for a smooth hair roll.

Re-twist both ends in the same direction (underhand) 1 time rolling the hair.

Re-twisting Directions:

Folded End:

The middle fingertip holds and pulls the top of the loop.
Move the thumb pushing the bottom of the loop as the index fingertip pulls the top loop open again.

Rosette End:

The middle fingertip holds and pulls the top rosette.
Move the thumb pushing the bottom rosette as the index fingertip pulls the top rosette again.

Important:

As you twist, pull back on the hair applying tension for a smooth hair roll.

Re-twist both ends in the same direction (underhand) 1 time rolling the hair.

Re-twisting Directions:

Folded End:

The middle fingertip holds and pulls the top of the loop.
Move the thumb pushing the bottom of the loop as the index fingertip pulls the top loop open again.

Rosette End:

The middle fingertip holds and pulls the top rosette.
Move the thumb pushing the bottom rosette as the index fingertip pulls the top rosette again.

Important:

As you twist, pull back on the hair applying tension for a smooth hair roll.

Re-twist both ends in the same direction (underhand).

Important:

As you twist, pull back on the hair applying tension for a smooth hair roll.

Tips:

Thin and medium weight hair is easier to roll.
Thick hair is simplified if half of the hair weight is rolled (see, Bun with Release, Double Bun or Ponytail Bun).

Keep twisting both ends and STOP when the hair is rolled tight against the back of the head.

Important:

One to three extra twists for a more firm roll. (Personal Preference)
Three extra twists for thick heavy hair.
If neck hair is pulling unroll the hair just one-half twist.

Both hands lift the Hare Do ends up and around in a circular motion on the backside of the head.

Lay the rosette end against the hair with the folded end crossing on top of it forming an "X".

Don't let Go!

The left hand fingertips and thumb hold the crossed Hare Do strands (as one).

Recommended:

If short unrolled hair sticks out through the Bun.

Gather the hair with your fingers and place behind the "X" (hold as one).
It easier to tuck them in now than later.

The right hand bends the tip of the folded end toward the head pushing it up through and wrapping all the way around the crossed strands.

Important:

Pinch the tip against the strands locking the Bun in place.
The folded end forms a knot that holds and supports the Bun.

Amazing:

Let go! Give your hands a break!

Hold the Bun steady as you untwist the two rosettes to straighten them.

** History of the Hair Accessory **

This procedure above forms antennas or rabbit ears that gave me the product name Hare Do.

Hold the Bun steady as you roll the tip of the right rosette in a tight ball towards the Bun.

Finish rolling the right rosette tip in a tight ball covering the top of the Bun.

Hold the Bun steady as you roll the tip of the left rosette in a tight ball towards the Bun.

Finish rolling the the left rosette tip in a tight ball covering the top of the Bun.

Important:

The rosette's form a decorative bow on top of the Bun and conceals the knot.

Reposition the bows covering the knot that holds and supports the Bun.

Tuck short-flyaway and droopy-hair up underneath the Bun.

Optional:

Bobby pins, butterfly clips and hair pins clasp uncontrollable hair.
Conceal the bobby pins by sliding up underneath the Bun.

Tip:

If unrolled hair sticks out under the Bun, tuck and push the hair up underneath the Bun.

Reposition the bow on top of the Bun.

Tip:

Hair spray or styling gel works great for a final touch.

Congratulations you have now created the Bun!

Benefits:

What a fantastic new look which quickly changes the style of your hair in just half of a minute!