Get The Look: 90s Textured Bun Tutorial From Renya Xydis

Top hair stylist Renya Xydis shows us how to achieve the 90s textured bun.

“For Bondi Born, we created a really cool bun – think 90s-meets-MetGala,” said Renya. “It’s all about creating a beautiful texture, which we did by plaiting and braiding. The bun itself is twisted with pokey detailing on the ends, which is very big at the moment.”

“The key to achieving a runway finish is to layer products. Your four must-have products to achieve this look are:

• Wella EIMI Ocean Spritz
• Wella EIMI Dry Me
• Wella EIMI Glam Mist
• Wella EIMI Mystify

“Start with the EIMI Ocean Spritz to add thickness, body and root lift Then, go in with EIMI Dry Me layered with EIMI Glam Mist to create the perfect base texture. Finish with EIMI Mystify Me Light to detail baby hairs around the hairline and hold the look”.

– Renya Xydis, Creative Director for Wella, ANZ

Bun Hairstyle Tutorial

STEP ONE

Prep roots with Wella EIMI Ocean Spritz to add thickness, body and lift roots. Make sure to over-direct each side to give extra root lift. Tease the hair with a dryer, directing the air flow upwards.

STEP TWO

Spray Wella EIMI Dry Me through hair and layer with Wella EIMI Glam Mist. Use a tong to create added texture.

STEP THREE

Create an imperfect circled section at the crown for a natural effect. Brush back into a pony, keeping the natural texture and tie off.

STEP FOUR

Create an internal and external layer of tight, baby box braids. For the internal section, braid tight from the scalp, starting at the circle section and working back to the base of the pony. For the external braids, take thicker sections from the hairline, and braid backwards again.

STEP FIVE

To create the bun, fold the ponytail at the top and tie off to create a bun with a tail. Split the tail of the bun in half, and lift both sections up around the bun, cross them over the bun, then down under back under the bun. The ends will be sticking out diagonally across the bun. Use French pins to secure.

STEP SIX

Style the baby hairs in place and set the look with Wella EIMI Mistify Me Light.

This look was created for the Australian luxury swim & resort wear brand BONDI BORN