Today here at Pas de Shop we bring you a quick little hair tutorial on some of our most popular hair styles that can take you from school (or work) straight to the studio. So here's to keeping you cool, calm, and looking your best!
For day to day any hair (clean or second day) will do but if you are needing any of these hair styles for a performance or competition here's a few quick tips:
1) Fine Hair - dirty hair, hair spray, and dry shampoo are your best friends. If you find you silky locks always falling out of whatever bobby pin you put in we suggest some old fashioned Aqua Net and a dry shampoo or even baby powder to give it some texture.
2) Curly / Thick Hair - again dirty hair works great for you too! But if you find that doesn't work try slightly damp hair. This will keep all your curls going in the same direction and tightly wound.
3) Hair spray is a must! There is nothing worse than a halo of frizz when you are on stage and under the lights so spray as you go.
4) Use a hair net when doing a bun for any performances or competitions. You don't want any spikey hair pieces coming from your bun - unless that is the look you are going for of course!
The French Twist
Start by pulling all your hair to the center as if you are going to make a pony tail. If you have fine hair you will want to make a line of 3 or 4 bobby pins down the center of your head. This will give the other bobby pins something to grab on to. Twist the hair tightly then pull the end of your hair towards the ceiling. In the video you'll see that I leave half of Lauren's hair tucked under the whole time since it is so long. The start bobby pinning with your free hand. Going with the twist, "comb" the hair with the bobby pin from the hair line all the way to the twist. This will make sure it is super tight! Keep doing that until it feels secure. It may start out looking like a mess, but don't worry, you can pin it all down as you go.
The Ballet Bun
Start with a very secure ponytail. Twist all of the hair - I don't like to twist it too tightly as it prevent the bun from lying flat. The key to a good ballet bun keeping it as flat to your head as possible. Twist it around the elastic and pin as you go. This also keeps the bun flat and ensure that all sections of your hair are secured to your head. Hopefully, that means so many pirouettes!
The Sock Bun
This one is definitely on of my favorites on days I am running late to the office or it is just too hot out. You can do this hairstyle a couple different ways. For the office I like to "roll" my hair around the sock or donut. Bunheads makes a great mesh version that you can get in blonde, black, or brunette. In the video below I show the way I would do it if you needed to dance around with it. It is more secure and clean looking. Perfect for a competition number if you want everyone's hair to look exactly the same.. As with any other bun, start with your hair in a secure ponytail. Pull your hair through the donut and then splay your hair out to cover the donut. Take a hair elastic and tie it around the donut. All you have to do next is tuck the extra hair in and pin it all up. You could get extra fancy and braid the extra hair around the bun if you wanted.
The Wrap Up
Brand new in stores and online is a fancy contraption made by Sarah Potempa called The Wrap Up. Perfect for the office or a party, this tool helps take you from day to night with no added fuss! It is flexible and soft so there is no need to worry about your hair being snagged or pulled. How does it work? Start with your hair in a ponytail, then pull your hair through the opening in The Wrap Up around the elastic of the ponytail. Squeeze it together to close the opening and slide it to the ends of your hair. Then simply "wrap up" or roll your hair back up until it reaches the base of your ponytail. Bend the ends of The Wrap Up to form a circle. Pin the two ends together so that your hair fully covers the wrap up and pin any sections that may need it. Then you're good to go!
We show you how to use The Wrap Up in our video below but if you want to see how the pros do it check out the official Sarah Potempa Wrap Up video.
