Sock bun help

RondackHiker · June 2014

So... This super easy hair style you all told me about?

I'm failing.

I pull my hair into a pony and then follow the tutorial's instructions to move the donut thingie to the end of my pony tail and start rolling.

The tutorial says that once I get close to my head it'll just stay there but I can secure with bobby pins just in case.

Well it doesn't just stay there. Fucker pops off and looks like this. Help?

RondackHiker · June 2014

IGNORE MY MESSY BATHROOM COUNTER!!

I managed to tack the fucker down and the bottom is all out and the top isn't smooth and pretty like the box. At least it's not springing off my head like a jack in the box from hell.

What am I doing wrong?

RondackHiker · June 2014

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MissDemeanor · June 2014

LaurLaurLaur said:

I think that donut may be too big for your hair length. I use socks too though.

I was going to say this. My hair is just past my shoulders, and slightly layed (or very broken?) and I ended up cutting the toe off an ankle sock to make it work. I've heard a rolled panty hose leg might work too?

RondackHiker · June 2014

Okay, I'm going to try with the sock.

RondackHiker · June 2014

Okay, I'm going to try with the sock.

RondackHiker · June 2014

I don't think I can do this.

The tutorial says to keep rolling and tucking ends in, but it isn't working. The ends aren't staying in. So I tuck on one side and they fall out when I go to the other side so I can't roll. And then when I do get to roll I get halfway up my ponytail and they are tight strands and loose strands between the sock and my head so it's not right and I need to start over.

So... Super easy hair style for the very formal dinner I'm going to tonight?

RondackHiker · June 2014

@njb750‌

Thank you!

I'm going to take a break and pick up so the baby sitter isn't horrified by our home and then I'm going to try one of your ideas.

My arms are fucking burning. This is why I'm not girly.

But I'm going to be the only non doctor at this freaking event and damn it I want to look hot if I can't compete professionally (yes I know this is in my head...).

keags5496 · June 2014

I can't do sock buns either...the layers kill me. I usually just do a pony and then twist or braid my hair and wrap it around the elastic and secure with bobbies. That probably isn't dressy enough though.

I've done this braided chignon for a wedding once. Super easy and although I used a ton of bobbies it was really cute.

https://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/d7/ef/e5/d7efe5942d6114a4ec27f9ecd839ff86.jpg

RondackHiker · June 2014

I'm super frustrated. This was the best I could do and it's all frizzy and crappy looking. Daaaaamn.

The doctors all have fancy formal designer dresses anyway. They're all gonna show me up.

HisLovf · June 2014

It won't work that well if you have layers. I have to pull my pony through the sock and put it all the way down to the base. Then I spread the hair out and sort of twist it around until the sock is all covered and secure with bobby pins.

keags5496 · June 2014

I think that looks great! And remember that DH will think you're the most beautiful woman in the room. Rock that hair and dress. Confidence is sexy!

Mazingmommyof6 · June 2014

You have PLENTY of hair to use the doughnut. Put it in ponytail. Put the doughnut on and pull pony through. Spread out hair then use another rubber band to hold the hair around the doughnut. Then starting at the top I twist the leftover hair around the base of the bun and secure with a few bobby pins.

courtls22 · June 2014

I've always thought about trying this but I also am lacking in the girly skills and know it'd be a major FAIL. I'm sure you will look great regardless- get that negative crap out of your head!

RondackHiker · June 2014

OMG I DID A FRENCH TWIST!!

I'm the least girly person ever.

I just learned how to use bobby pins last year (you have to open them?! And it matters which way they go in?!) so this is exciting.

Tell me it's pretty even if it isn't. Because excited.

ScaredOfCats · June 2014

Love the do. You have inspired me to practice doing my hair. I am so bad with hair that I can't even curl mine properly. I also feel your pain on the dr front. DH is graduating from residency and we have a fancy party next week. I have no clothes that fit and am the only spouse that is not a MD or PhD. I always feel so out of place.

RondackHiker · June 2014

ScaredOfCats said:
Love the do. You have inspired me to practice doing my hair. I am so bad with hair that I can't even curl mine properly. I also feel your pain on the dr front. DH is graduating from residency and we have a fancy party next week. I have no clothes that fit and am the only spouse that is not a MD or PhD. I always feel so out of place.

Right?

I think the lessons on how to curl hair and use bobby pins happened while I was out hiking or cleaning stalls or something. I missed them. Completely.
And then I end up frustrated to tears when I try to do it now!

And the whole doctor thing... I know most of them don't judge me for not being a doctor at all. And any that would are assholes. I just feel so freaking self conscious that they're all smarter and more accomplished and better dressed. It doesn't help that many people (not doctors, friends and family) have made cracks that I need to start making myself up and trying to look like I'm a doctor's wife.

Even though I know dh doesn't judge me and likes me as I am, the fact that people see me as not worthy or not equal to dh and my own insecurities makes me paranoid.

And apparently hard cider makes me ramble.

ScaredOfCats · June 2014

Have you been hanging out with my grandma? She says "dr wife" shit like that to me all the time.

I hope you had all the cider and a great time. My usual plan is to drink enough to develop social skills. #painfullyinsecureandintroverted

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