The sock bun is the perfect hairstyle for people with thin hair who want to wear a bun but want some volume to it.
All you need to create it is a sock, bobby pins and a pair of scissors, and then you can have that gorgeous donut bun look that you couldn’t quite achieve before.
Its a versatile look you could have fun with by wearing it in different ways depending on the vibes you’re going for.
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How to Make a Sock Bun
Making a sock bun is really easy and quick. In less than 5 minutes you will have a hairstyle for thin hair that makes your hair look thick.
Step 1
Find a long sock that you don’t want to use on your feet anymore and that you wouldn’t mind using in your hair.
The longer the sock, the bigger your bun will be so if you want to add lots of volume, find a longer sock.
Step 2
Cut a straight line right under the to area. You now have a tube.
Step 3
Pick an edge and begin to roll the sock down. Do this until the sock is completely rolled into a donut shape.
That’s it! Now you’re ready to use it.
If you’d rather buy one than make it yourself, you can find a donut bun maker that will look and work just like the homemade sock ring.
Some of these even come in sets with all different sizes, depending on what size buns you want to be wearing.
How to Use a Sock Bun
Once you’ve created the proper size sock ring that you want to use in your hair, tie your hair up into a ponytail with a regular ponytail holder.
Then pull your entire ponytail through the sock ring you made so that it is on top of the regular ponytail holder.
Slide it down the ponytail towards the ends but stop about 2-3 inches before the edge and wrap that hair around the sock ring.
Once all the ends are wrapped and tucked into the sock ring, roll the ring all the way back towards the base of the ponytail.
You roll it the same way you rolled the sock into the ring except your hair is in it this time.
Secure with bobby pins.
Ways to Wear a Sock Bun
The fun thing about this is that you can style it in so many different ways. Here are some fun options you could try.
1. Wear it high on top of your head for a trendy glam ballerina look.
Dancer or not, this hairstyle will have you feeling cute and ready for anything with all your hair pulled away from your face.
2. Wear it loose and messy.
If your hair is really thin, sometimes it helps to make it a bit loose and messy because it gives the illusion that you have more hair.
Slicking your hair down right up against your head when you pull it back won’t add body, but wearing it looser will make it look more full.
Part of this look’s charm is that it doesn’t have to be perfect to look beautiful.
Messy isn’t everybody’s thing though, so if you like it on the neater side but want more volume, just use a longer sock and your bun will be bigger.
3. Dress it up, dress it down, add cute little gems to your hair, whatever you want to do to style it.
You can wear this hairstyle with any outfit. It looks amazing with both fancy and casual dresses, and equally amazing in jeans and a t-shirt.
Its versatility makes this hair accessory a go-to beauty staple.
4. Wear it low.
A low sock bun not only looks really beautiful but it has a certain sophistication and style to it that is just so on point.
It’s a perfect look to wear to any special occasions you may have and it also makes a super cute and very together office hairstyle.
You could also wear the low bun on the looser side if you wish, just keep it neat if you’re going to an office job or interview.
5. Get creative.
The double bun has been trendy for awhile now, and this is a really cute take on it.
If you want to use sock buns for a look like this, you can make 2 smaller ones (unless you want 2 gigantic full size buns on each side).
Leave some hair down to frame your face, split only the top part of your hair into 2 sections and make them buns.
Leave the rest of your hair loose and flowing.
Wearing a sock bun is one of the easiest and cutest ways to wear thin hair.
It adds instant volume and its quick to do on a busy morning before rushing out the door.
Plus you will feel pretty, which is a mood booster in itself.
Would you rock the sock bun?
