How to Do a 3D Flower Bun

This updo hairstyle holds up very well and perfect for formal occasions, gymnastics or just a day out!

Steps

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    Pull your hair into a high ponytail and secure with a hair tie.
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    Divide your hair into 4 equal section, laying each section between one of your fingers on your right hand. The hair should lay like this:
    • Strand number 1 is outside the pinky finger
    • Strand number 2 is between pinky and ring finger
    • Strand number 3 is between ring and middle finger
    • Strand number 4 is between middle and index finger
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    Take the index finger on your left hand and use it to hook strand number 3.
    • It should now lay between your pointer finger (index finger) and your middle finger.
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    Take your middle finger and hook strand number 1. This will now lay between your middle and ring finger.
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    Take the last two pieces and twist them once (so they cross over each other). Place them so Strand number 4 lays between your ring finger and pinky finger, and Strand number 2 lays outside your pinky finger.
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    All strands should now be sitting in your left hand and will be numbered 1-4 from left to right.
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    Take your right index finger and hook strand number 2. This will now lay between your index and middle finger.
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    Take your middle finger and hook strand number 4. This will now lay between your middle and ring finger.
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    With the last two remaining strands, do a half twist so they cross. Then place them so strand number 1 now lays between your ring and pinky finger with strand number 3, laying outside your pinky finger.
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    Repeat this whole process until you run out of hair and secure with an elastic.
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    Go back and pancake the braid (all four sides) by tugging the elbows of the braid without pulling the hair out of the braid.
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    Wrap the braid in the form of bun .
    • You will want to place bobby pins as you wrap the braid.
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    Tuck the ends with bobby pins so they are out of sight.
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    Finished!
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What if I don't have bobby pins?
    Aylete
    Aylete
    Community Answer
    Instead of using bobby pins, use clips to secure it well. Hair spray would also help, just make sure you have a strong one.
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References

  1. http://www.cutegirlshairstyles.com/hairstyles/time/5-10mins/3d-flower-braid/

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Updated: September 15, 2021
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