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High Bun on Blown-Out Natural Hair

The secret to a massive, gorgeous bun without a donut? Using the power of your stretched, blown-out natural hair.

A woman with a large, textured, voluminous high bun made from her blown-out natural hair.
Use your stretched hair to your advantage! This guide shows you how to create a massive, voluminous, and elegant high bun on your blown-out natural hair.
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Did you know?

The high bun, or top knot, is a classic style with roots in many cultures. On blown-out afro-textured hair, it takes on a unique, pillowy-soft texture that's full and beautiful.

KEY BENEFITS OF HAIRSTYLE

Benefits
  1. Creates a very full and voluminous bun naturally.


  2. A fantastic style for stretched hair.


  3. Looks very elegant and sophisticated.


  4. A great low-manipulation protective style.


  5. Keeps hair neatly off the neck and face.

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How to ask your stylist for this hairstyle 

Tips

This is mostly a DIY style. At a salon, you would ask for a "blowout and updo" or "blowout and high bun style" for an event.

People also ask 

Question & Answer

My bun is always small. How do I get it bigger?

Styling on stretched hair is the #1 secret. Blown-out hair has much more volume and length to work with than wet hair. You can also gently tease the ponytail before wrapping it to add even more fullness.

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