Big Bunz, via East Side Bride.

A few days ago, East Side Bride posted this hair tutorial on her blog. Since she doesn't often posts much in the way of hair tutorials, I paid close attention. I have pretty thick hair. Actually, it's really thick and  it is ALSO really coarse. I typically straighten it once a week and wash it probably every 7-9 days. The more I wash it, the bigger it gets. Therefore, I have to keep the warshin' to a minimum. I got a really great hairdo over the summer that works with my waves, but I have decided to grow out my bangs. I tend to forget I have a cowlick RIGHT in the very front of my head and then I go and cut some bangs. Then... BAM. Cowlick. I plan on keeping the shag but just getting rid of the fringe. Since I am in the midst of this growing out process, I have had a hard time figuring out ways to style my hair that don't look ridiculous. Also, since my hair is really thick, it's also really heavy, thus causing any bun I attempt to flop over sideways or come undone under the weight of it all.

Last night, at the advice of another lady pal, I cut the toe off of an old ski sock and made the following hair donut:

if you ask me, it looks like a chocolate cake donut.

After I made the donut bun holder, I went into the bathroom with a shitload of bobby pins. And I only used 12. For me, that's not a lot and that bun didn't move all night! I've even decided to wear one to work today. When I took it out before bed, however, the husband did laugh heartily at the sock affixed to my head. I believe he said it "looked like a scrunchie". Whatever works is what I say.

side view.

top view. a little lopsided, but it was my first try.

Sorry for the grainy iPad pics. The husband was out with his dad and I couldn't figure out how to take pictures of my own head. Either way, I highly recommend the big bunz.