The hair bun is like the little black dress for hairstyles, it’s classy, elegant, timeless and it can take your outfit from a 7 to a 10 very easily. It is an everyday hairstyle that can be used to throw your hair away from your face and it can also be modified to make a simple outfit look elegant. Women wear it while they are busy working and have no time for their hair but women also wear a bun when they want to look fancy. A bun is one of the most versatile hairstyles out there. 

There are multiple types of bun; there are buns that sit on the top of your head like ballerina bun & ponytail bun, there’s the classic bun that you make on the middle part of your head and there’s also a low bun called chignon. You can also add flair to your bun by making a braided bun or a twisted bun. With so many options out there, the technique of making a bun has become more difficult over the years. People have been trying so many variations of a bun that making one seems like a difficult task to many. We are here to tell you that making a bun doesn’t have to be difficult. We have just the trick for you that will help you make a hair bun without putting too much effort. 

Our favourite trick is to use a hair donut. Hair donuts are the perfect way to make an easy bun without spending much time or energy. They are an efficient tool that makes it so much easier to make a bun, on top of that these donuts give extra volume to your hair. This means they are a great friend for people who have thin hair. All you need for a bun is a donut, comb, rubber bands, and some hair spray. Let’s not waste any more time and start with the bun:

Steps For Making A Bun Using Hair Donut

1. Make A Ponytail–
   
   The easiest way to start making a bun is to put your hair in a ponytail. You will need a comb and rubber band to do this. Try using a black rubber band for this as it will not show under the donut and also give you a better look. You might also want to add some hair spray in order to make sure your hair stays in its place. 
   


2. Add The Hair Donut–
   
   Once your ponytail is in place, go ahead and slide your donut through your ponytail. You can do this by sliding the ponytail through the hole and then place the donut at the base of your ponytail.
   


3. Cover The Bun With Hair–
   
   Wrap your hair around the donut making sure that the donut is not visible through the hair. Once you have done this, hold the hair in place by either using another rubber band or multiple bobby pins and securing the hair making sure that the entire donut is covered.
   


4. Wrap Your Hair
   
   Start wrapping your hair around the bun and make sure to work in stages. Take some of the hair and start wrapping it in a clockwise direction around the donut and keep doing this until all the hair is wrapped around the donut. You can secure this using pins. The last thing to do is to take any remaining hair, twist it around the donut and secure this with bobby pins. 

Once you are done with your steps, you can just finish the look with a spray. The best thing about this look is that you can amp up the hairstyle by just twisting or braiding the remaining hair around the donut. This will make your hair stand out. If you feel like your bun is coming off during the day, you can just easily readjust some bobby pins and spruce the hair up. 

This hairstyle will easily work with any occasion and take less than 5 minutes to complete. You can use it to hide your greasy hair or just simply use it when you don’t want to spend any time on your hair and still look stylish.

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There are so many hair types and it can get confusing sometimes. On top of this, almost everyone has a combination of two or more hair types. Your hair is also affected by various external and internal factors, be it weather, season, products used, and internal factors like density, porosity, elasticity, follicle thickness, etc. There are so many factors to consider and so much to learn when it comes to hair. Defining your hair type can help you understand how to take care of your hair and decide what products to use. We are sure you are confused by now but don’t worry we are here to tell you everything that you need to know about hair types. By the end of this article, you will know the different hair types better and you will be able to find out what your hair type is.

Various Hair Types You Will See

Everyone has different hair, your hair can be short, long, shiny, frizzy, glossy, thick, fine, matte, and multiple other things. Your hair can be straight when you first wash it and it can become wavy and frizzy after a few days, but at the core, your hair can be divided into four hair types. These hair types are:

1. Straight
2. Wavy
3. Curly
4. Coily

This hair type is how your hair looks if you let it air dry without adding too many external products. Your hair type is determined by the curl pattern in your hair. The more curls you have, the lower you go on the hair type bifurcation. The curls in your hair are determined by your hair follicles. Hair type is generally genetic, but it can also change over time due to external factors. 

These four hair types are further divided into subcategories which help you define your hair type better. These subcategories depend on how oval your hair is and how tight your curls are. The motive here is not to try and fit your hair under a single category but to understand all of them, in order to treat and understand your hair better. 

Type 1- STRAIGHT

The first type of hair is straight. There are no subcategories here because straight hair is simple to find out. If you have no curl pattern in your hair, you have straight hair. Under straight, your hair can be thick, thin, or frizzy but each individual strand will lie flat in all cases. Straight hair becomes oily easily.

Type 2- WAVY HAIR

Wavy hair lies between straight and curly hair. If your hair is not completely straight, but it also doesn’t have any defined curl pattern then you probably have wavy hair. Wavy hair has a slight curl pattern, but this pattern is generally seen at the ends. On the other hand, the scalp area is rather straight. Wavy hair naturally looks like you have a beachy hairstyle. Subcategories under wavy hair:

Type 2A

This type of hair has a gentle texture. If you have this hair type, your hair will be mostly straight from roots till the eye level, from here you can see an undefined and loose wave. The loose waves go till the end of your hair. Type 2A has waves that are barely there.

Type 2B

Type 2B curls also start from eye level, but they have a more defined S shape in comparison to the previous one.

Type 2C

Type 2C hair type has the most defined waves. The S shape starts way above the eye level. If you have this hair type, your hair will be thicker and can be a little frizzy.

Type 3- CURLY

Curly hair types have a well defines S shape in their hair. If you take a single stand, you will easily be able to see the S pattern. Curly hair is difficult to straighten. They generally have more dense hair than straight hair types and they are also more difficult to comb.

Type 3A

Hair type 3A has a nice defined S shape where each hair strand forms loose loops. The circumference of the curls is as wide as a nail paint.

Type 3B

These curls have the circumference that can be as wide as a lipstick. They are bouncy and have a high volume.

Type 3C

These curls look more like coils and have a circumference as small as a straw. These curls are generally springy

Type 4- COILS

Like Straight hair, coils look distinctive and are hard to miss. These have the tightest curl patterns.

Type 4A

This hair type looks like an S-shaped coil. They have tighter curls than type 3C and can be easily wrapped around a chopstick

Type 4B

Coils are one of the most delicate hair types. These need a lot of moisture and have a zig-zag pattern

Type 4C

These are the tightest curls out these and hence they are also the most fragile. They look like a coiled scrunchie. 

Finding Your Hair Type (Tips)

The first step to finding your hair type is to identify which of these types do you fall under. To do that, wash your hair with a shampoo and a small amount of conditioner. Now let your hair air-dry. When you air-dry your hair, you are letting it take its time and come back to its natural state. Once your hair is dried up, you will be able to see how exactly your hair looks without any additional products. 

If your hair falls straight and is generally shiny, you have a straight hair type. If your hair becomes frizzy and you can see a few waves in there, you have wavy hair. On the other hand, having defined curls means you have curly or coily hair. It is also necessary to understand that your hair can be a mixture of these. Another thing you need to do is take this test again after a few months/years. This is because your hair type is not permanent and it can change over time due to medication, weather, or chemicals. 

Apart from this, you might also want to find out your hair structure, density, or porosity. In addition to hair type, these help you determine what products suit best for you and how to take care of your hair.

Hair Thickness

Hair thickness refers to the thickness of each strand. Your hair strand can be coarse, medium, or fine. To find this, use a sewing thread as a measure. Take a strand of your hair and compare it to the thread. If it has the same thickness level, you have a medium thickness. If your strand is thicker than the thread you have coarse hair and if it is thinner you have thin hair.

Hair Density

In simple terms, hair density tells you how much hair do you have on your hair. When you stand in front of the mirror and look at yourself if you can see the scalp you have less dense hair. Dense hair ends up looking full on the scalp. You can also find out your hair density by checking the width of your ponytail.

Hair Porosity

Hair porosity tells you about your hair’s ability to take in moisture. More porous hair means your hair can absorb more moisture, but it also means that it won’t be able to hold moisture for long. On the other hand, less porous hair won’t have enough gaps on the cuticle and hence it won’t absorb moisture easily. With less porous hair, product build-up is common. To determine porosity, dip your hair stand in the water. If it sins completely, your hair has high porosity. If your hair stays at the top of the water, you have low porosity.

These factors will help you understand your hair better. Once you can understand your hair and try to maintain it instead of changing it, you will end up loving your hair. The most important thing here is to understand that everyone’s hair is unique. Instead of trying to change your hair uniqueness and making it look like someone else, you must accept your hair and love it just as it is. And once you start to love it, we are sure your hair will love you back and you will have no more bad hair days.

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