The sock bun never looks dated; it's a quick hair fix for second day hair, a chic and feminine updo that you can do yourself in minutes and that looks professional. Wow, can you ask for more when you need to get ready quickly and look sharp for your work day? Don't you want to look prudish and neat? A messy version of the sock bun is an attractive idea, even for those with less experience in hairstyling.

The problem that often occurs with layered hair that is in a sock bun is that many uneven pieces fall out of the bun. These can become very annoying and you will have to wrap them around the bun and pin them down.

A solution to this problem is a sock that you roll from the cut end to the heel and past the heel, but not all the way to the tire. Hold the sock with the band facing down and pull your fringe through it. Start rolling up the sock with the hair towards the base of your pony. The layers go in without any problems and the bun stays in place without hair clips!

Girls with shorter hair, naturalistas, we know you love this elegant look too, and we have something for you. If your hair is too short or thin to cover the sock or donut, braiding hair is the solution. Use Kanekalon hair for a smoother look or kinky twist hair for a textured bun. Wrap a piece of braiding hair around the donut to cover it completely. Use hair glue to secure the hair to the donut.