How To Make A Bun



How To Make A Bun

MATERIALS

• Gel & Hairpray

• Elastic Hair Ties (NOT Scrunchies)

• Bobby Pins

• Hair Nets

• Comb or Brush

Medium or Long Length:

For the perfect Bun it is best to start the process when your hair is wet.

1. Brush hair smooth and free of tangles. You may also want to wet hair to help avoid stray hairs and bumps.

2. Apply hair gel to wet or dry hair on the top, sides and underneath of hair. This will help avoid bumps and stray hairs.

3. Pull hair back neatly into a ponytail at the back of the head, using a brush to avoid bumps. A snug, tidy ponytail is the key to making a good ballet bun. Placement of your ponytail determines placement of your bun. Ballet buns should be at the middle of the head.

4. Secure ponytail tightly with hair elastic. For thick hair use two elastics. NO SCRUNCHIES!

5. Use hairspray to eliminate any "wisps" around the head, smoothing any remaining bumps of hair on the head.

6. Twist the ponytail as you gradually wrap it around the hair elastic, creating a tight, coiled circle, inserting the bobby pins as you wrap. Be sure that your hairpins contain hair from both the head and the ponytail. This will hold your bun close to your head. Be sure to use plenty of hairpins (12-16 on average).The idea is to have your bun tightly coiled around your elastic and secured to your head.

7. Once you have created your bun, wrap your hair net around it as many times as it will allow for a snug fit.

8. Secure the hair net in place with bobby pins.

9. Spray entire head with hairspray to control stray hairs.

Above-the-Shoulder Short Hair:

• Pull back into a half-ponytail and secure loop down with hairpins. You can also braid the hair back.

How To Apply Makeup

Makeup should be dark because of the stage lights.

Step 1: Foundation. Foundation is used to even-out the complexion and reduce shadows from stage lights. Always apply foundation to a clean face. Choose a shade very similar to the color of the face. Using a makeup sponge, apply an even coat of foundation to the entire face, including under the chin, onto the neck, around the ears and up to the hairline. Blend carefully to ensure an even application. Set the foundation with a small amount of powder.

Step 2: Blush. Blush adds color as well as definition to the face. Choose a blush color similar to the natural color of the cheeks. Smile and apply blush to the apples of the cheeks, sweeping up and out toward the hairline. (Helpful hint: have your child do “fish lips” to better apply the blush.)

Step 3: Eyes. Apply eyeshadow over the entire eyelid. Pick a color family that will make your eyes stand out on stage, as stage lights tend to make the eyes appear smaller. The color will depend on the color of your eyes as well as your skin tone. Choose three complementary colors (browns are perfect), applying the darkest shade near the eye, the medium shade above the eyelid crease, and the lightest shade under the eyebrow. Remember to slightly blend the colors together.

Step 4: Eyeliner. Lining the eyes with black eyeliner makes them stand out. Use a liquid eyeliner on the top lid and a pencil liner on the bottom. (Use a pencil liner for both lids on very young dancers.) To line the upper lid, apply a thin, straight line starting from the inner corner. For a dramatic effect, allow the line to extend beyond the natural eyelid. To line the lower lid, start at the outer corner of the eye and draw a thin line under the lower lashes. Liner should start where the lashes begin and stop where they end on both eyelids.

Step 5: Mascara. Using black mascara, gently sweep two coats on upper and lower lashes. (Older dancers sometimes choose to wear false eyelashes. Young dancers may achieve similar results by applying several coats of mascara after curling the lashes with an eyelash curler.)

Step 6: Lipstick. Carefully apply a bright shade of red lipstick to the upper and lower lips. Blot softly with a tissue.

After following the steps for basic stage makeup, stand back and smile. You are now ready to hit the stage. Break a leg!

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