Choose the right hair donut or bun maker for your style
A fuller bun starts with the right shape and size. Hair donuts and bun makers help you create anything from a sleek ballet bun to a soft everyday updo, giving your hairstyle shape without complicated styling. Choose a smaller donut for a subtle finish, a larger one for statement volume, or a different bun shaper for a rolled or twisted look.
Which type of bun maker should you choose?
Foam hair donuts and bun sponges: Choose a classic foam donut for a full, rounded bun. A flexible bun sponge is another option for quick, comfortable styling.
Magic hair bun shapers: These soft plastic shapers help you roll your hair into a neat bun, ideal when you want a tidy ballerina-style finish.
Hairagami: A flexible tool for twisting and securing your hair into different updos, giving you more styling options than a classic round bun.
Hair twisters and deft bun makers: An alternative to a traditional donut when you fancy a twisted bun. Choose a colour or pattern that suits your outfit.
Long hair sausage shapers: The 20cm hair sausage donut is an option for French-style updos rather than a round bun.
Messy bun hair elastics: Curly synthetic hair adds a ready-styled look to your bun. Choose a shade close to your own hair for a more blended finish.
Pick a size and colour that work with your hair
For fine hair or a smaller bun, start with a mini hair donut or a smaller size around 7cm to 9cm. It is easier to cover a smaller shaper with less hair, helping the finished bun look balanced. For thick, long hair or a fuller style, consider a larger donut, with options around 12cm.
Your hair needs to cover the shaper, so choose for your hair length and thickness as well as the volume you want. Blonde, brown and black options help the donut blend with your hair colour. For a different silhouette, a heart-shaped hair donut adds a playful detail.
How to use a hair donut
Tie your hair into a ponytail where you want the bun to sit.
Thread the ponytail through the donut, then move the donut towards the ends of your hair.
Spread and tuck the ends around the donut.
Roll it towards the base of your ponytail, tucking your hair as you go.
Secure the bun with bobby pins, hair clips or an extra hair elastic.
Wear your bun high for a ballet-inspired look, low at the nape for a polished work hairstyle, or slightly to one side for an evening updo.
Will a hair donut work with short hair?
Hair donuts work best on medium to long hair that can be gathered into a ponytail and wrapped around the shaper. Very short hair can be difficult to style this way. Check that you have enough length to cover the donut before choosing a larger size.
How can I make a donut bun look more natural?
Choose a donut close to your hair colour and cover it evenly. For a softer finish, gently loosen a few small sections once the bun is secured, rather than keeping every strand perfectly smooth.
