Cameron Diaz and Sarah Jessica Parker have both recently been spotted in 'undone' ballerina buns. Photo: Getty Images
Paired with boyfriend jeans or a glamorous red carpet gown, the disheveled, downtown
ballerina bun is proving to be one of the most versatile hairstyles around.
Easy to achieve (it takes minutes) and a stylish alternative to a ponytail or perfectly coifed
chignon, celebrity stylist and Hair Basics expert
Ted Gibson calls it, "cool, hip and modern." Cameron Diaz, Nicole Richie and Rachel McAdams must agree: all three starlets were recently spotted sporting one.
What we love most about this easygoing style: there's no right or wrong. The look is intentionally tousled, making it the simplest style to achieve on your own. Watch the video and click through the step-by-step gallery to learn how to achieve the look at home. And visit our
Hair Basics section for more easy hair how-tos.
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Hair Basics: Ballerina Bun
The downtown ballerina bun is a celebrity favorite. A little messy and a lot modern, celebrity stylist and Hair Basics expert Ted Gibson gives you the step-by-step on how to wrap one.
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Hair Basics: Ballerina Bun
The downtown ballerina bun is a celebrity favorite. A little messy and a lot modern, celebrity stylist and Hair Basics expert Ted Gibson gives you the step-by-step on how to wrap one.
Hair Basics: Ballerina Bun
Shine Serum
Apply a shine product (about a nickel-size) to dry hair, working it through from roots to ends. "This helps create shine, calm frizz and add texture," says Gibson. "Using your hands is most important thing because you don't want it to be contrived or too stiff or too close to head," he adds.
Hair Basics: Ballerina Bun
Pull Hair Back
Using your hands, pull the hair to the back of the head-ponytail style. "What's important about this particular look is to not have it too high or too low. We want it more in the center of the head," says Gibson.
Hair Basics: Ballerina Bun
Fasten the Hair
Once the hair is pulled back, fasten with a bungee elastic (each end has a hook). Wrap it securely around the base of the ponytail until it's snug.
Hair Basics: Ballerina Bun
Twist and Wrap
Pull the ponytail horizontally, and then twist the hair until it twists on itself. Wrap the remainder of hair around the ponytail. Allow any hair that sticks out to stay that way-the bun is meant to look a little messy.
Hair Basics: Ballerina Bun
Secure Bun
Secure the hair with bobby pins by inserting them into the top and bottom of the bun. Finish with hairspray to hold the style and tame any flyaways.
Hair Basics: Ballerina Bun
Finished Look
Carefree and cool, the downtown ballerina bun looks great day or night.
Hair Basics: Ballerina Bun
