"Sock Bun" for Short/Layered Hair!

A few years ago I cut my hair super short, like Emma Watson short. I loved it for a few months, and then decided I enjoyed my longer hair more. I didn't realize, though, how slowly it seems to grow. I've been interested in the "sock bun" trend lately, but it seems really suited for longer hair. I found a way to make it possible for people with shoulder length hair to rock the trend.

What you'll need:
Tall sock, two hair bands, hair spray, bobby pins, patience.

Step One:
Cut off the "tube" portion of a tall sock and roll it into a doughnut shape. If you want, you can purchase a hair doughnut, which you can find pretty much anywhere these days.

Step Two:
Put your hair up in a ponytail wherever you want. With short hair it's easiest to place it low on your head.

Step Three:
Place your sock (or doughnut) around the hair band

Step Four:
Flip your head upside-down and spread out your hair around the sock so that it completely covers it. This will make sense with the next step.

Step Five:
Take your second hair band and place it around the doughnut to secure the hair in place that you covered the sock with. You WILL have extra pieces of hair that aren't in the bun yet, but it will be fixed.

Step Six:
Using bobby pins, secure the hair that isn't yet in the bun. This requires a bit of strategy to not mess up or have them showing.

If this made sense, your final product should look something like this:

I hope this was somewhat helpful! Let me know if you try it out and if it works for you!

xx, Amber.

Beauty Q&A!

What’s your favourite eye shadow colour to wear?
My current favorite combination comes from the Urban Decay NAKED Palette: Virgin, Sidecar, Naked, and Buck.

What’s the one product you wouldn’t leave your house without?
Blistex Cold & Allergy Lip Soother. (SUPER moisturizing!)

What’s your favourite makeup look?
Neutral, with a little bit of shimmer.

Which feature do you play up the most?
My eyes, definitely.

Which feature do you try to downplay/cover up?
Legs. I tend to wear longer skirts, pants, or leggings. On my face, though, I'd say my dark under-eye circles.

Your favourite makeup brand, if you could pick only ONE to exist?
From the drugstore I'd say Revlon, but for high-end brands definitely MAC.

Which product have you re-purchased OVER and OVER again?
Revlon Colorstay foundation. Perfect coverage.

Which product would you NEVER repurchase again and why?
Covergirl Lashblast mascara. I found that the bristles were really short and it was extremely difficult to apply to my lashes.

One beauty treatment you would always PAY to have done?
Facial! Or a massage.

One beauty treatment you would NEVER pay to have done?
Manicure. I can do it easily by myself in case I make a mistake or chip it.

One beauty trick you can share with everyone?
A good concealer under your eyes can make a huge difference! Highlighting and brightening on the right parts of your face is essential.

Best advice you've ever been given regarding beauty and makeup?
MOISTURIZE! You need a good canvas for the rest of your makeup.