1. This puts a fun twist on the average ballerina bun, says Barrett. Gather all of your hair into a smooth ponytail, and secure it with an elastic.



2. Starting from the base of the ponytail, create a braid down to the end of your pony.



3. Twist the braid around the elastic to create a braided bun. You can use an elastic to secure the bun, or tuck the ends under and secure them with bobby pins (depending on the thickness of your hair).

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