The dainty, girlish style is everywhere these days, and it’s coming for our hair, too.
With slick-backed buns aplenty, it’s no surpriseballerina bunsare trending yet again.
The style isn’t anything new, and Unilever stylist and celebrity hair artist extraordinaireLacy Redwaycalled ita classic.

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Its genius lies in its accessibility and customizable nature.
Scroll on for our 15 favorite takes on the ballerina bun.
This gives it a more casual feel while maintaining the structure and style of a classic ballerina bun.

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To create a smooth surface, start with some styling cream on damp hair.
It’ll leave your hair dewy and your scalp comfortable.
Swirled Sideburns Ballerina Bun
These stylized sideburns are a tiny, unexpected detail that feels elegant.

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To ensure the shape holds, opt for astrong-hold gellike the Got2b Glued Spiking Gel.
We love this twisted styleit looks like aclaw cliptwist without the clip.
Top Knot Ballerina Bun
Katy Perry’s top-knotted ballerina bun is an elegant style option.

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Kerry Washington’s pearl pins work double time to secure her ballerina bun while packing a punch visually.
Don’t be surprised if you see us rocking the look over the next few months.
The result is an elegant take on the dance classic.

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Or opt for bothit’ssogood.

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