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Choose hair donuts to suit your bun size and style
A sleek ballerina bun, a relaxed everyday updo or a fuller occasion hairstyle starts with choosing the right shape. Hair donuts, also called bun makers or bun shapers, give your bun a defined base. This collection includes classic round donuts in several sizes, versions with artificial hair and longer shapers for French hairstyles.
Choose the size for the look you want
For classic round hair donuts, use the size to guide how compact or bold you want your finished bun to look.
- 4 cm for a compact bun: Choose the smallest round option when you prefer a neat, understated shape rather than a large statement bun. These hair donuts come in blonde, brown and black.
- 7 cm or 9 cm for a fuller shape: These sizes offer a middle ground between a compact bun and the largest round donut. Choose 7 cm for a smaller silhouette or 9 cm when you want more emphasis.
- 12 cm for a statement bun: The XL round donuts are the largest classic round options in the range. Choose one when you want a bold ballerina bun that becomes a focal point of your hairstyle.
Colour matters as well as size. Blonde, brown and black options let you choose a shade close to your own hair, helping the shaper blend into the finished look.
Choose between a bun base and an added hair finish
Not every bun maker works in the same way. Decide whether you want a base for shaping your own hair, an artificial hair finish or a longer form for a different style of updo.
- Hair donuts with artificial hair: Available in 4 cm and 7 cm sizes, these combine the round donut shape with an artificial hair finish. Choose from blonde, brown and black for a look that complements your hair colour.
- Twisted faux hair buns: These are placed over a bun you have already created with your own hair. Designed for medium to long hair, they add the appearance of a fuller, twisted bun without being the same as a plain shaping base.
- Longer shapers for different updos: Hair Sausage shapers come in 17 cm, 20 cm and 22 cm lengths for creating French hairstyles. The 16 cm Hot Buns maker is another option for trying a variety of updos. Choose these alternatives when your styling plans extend beyond a classic round ballerina bun.
Hair donut FAQs
Do I need to make a ponytail before using a round hair donut?
Yes. For the classic ballerina bun method, first secure your hair in a ponytail with a regular hair elastic, then pull the ponytail through the centre of the donut. This gives you the starting point for shaping the bun.
Which bun makers include styling guidance?
The Hair Sausage shapers include a small guide with inspiration for different hairstyles. Hot Buns also comes with an instruction guide, making these useful choices if you want guidance for trying different updos.