The ballerina bun, a classic that knows how to reinvent itself

The simple choice to dress Carrie Bradshaw in a tulle petticoat in the iconic

credits summed up a state of affairs: the dancer spirit has everything of a trend with strong influence.

And has been for many years.

Even today, the occurrence of the term "

" on TikTok has accumulated nearly 290 million views.

Fashion has been inspired by the codes of ballet for a few seasons now.

Abundance of tulle in the collections, return of the ballerina in particular at Miu Miu, crowning of the body... The uniform of the dancer knew how to impose itself on the catwalks as in the major ready-to-wear brands.

However, if there is a ballerina code that is easy to adopt, and without too much risk, it is the bun.

“It really stands out as an easy hairstyle.

That's why it never really disappears from trends.

And it turns out to be very practical when you have dirty hair and you don't have time to wash it", analyzes the

Delphine Courteille who advises wearing it both at the beach and in winter.

"Particularly with scarves or turtlenecks, it will help prevent friction and therefore create knots."

In pictures, our selection of buns to draw inspiration from

The ballerina bun, a classic that never gets boring

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Healthy glow effect

Its advantage?

It clears the neck, but also the face.

"Which highlights the skin," adds the hairdresser.

A detail that was not one at the time when showing your glow was an ultimate quest for beauty.

“Besides, he immediately looks good.

For the fittings, the models often tie their lengths in a dancer bun because immediately, it lengthens the silhouette, frees the face well and gives a clean side.

In short, it has everything to ensure a haughty bearing.

The popular version of the little Opera rats is dressed to the nines, a symbol of rigor but also of grace.

An inspiration that we find in celebrities like Selena Gomez or Hailey Bieber.

With an additional

effect .

“Besides, if you are not skilled, you can make your bun on wet hair, making sure to wring them well beforehand.

This allows them to be smoothed out and flattened more easily.

You can also lacquer them.

Even Jennifer Lopez gave in to the call of this trend and adopted it for the latest beauty tutorial she did for her brand JLoBeauty (particularly because the very pulled hair gives a little face lift effect).

But also on the occasion of the end of the year celebrations.

Net and headband

The parades have also succumbed to the appeal of the bun.

"It's a frequent inspiration for creators," adds the one who regularly officiates backstage at shows.

So we saw it at Max Mara (worn in particular by Bella Hadid who is a daily fan) or Carolina Herrera for the fall-winter 2022-2023 season.

Bella Hadid on the catwalk at the Max Mara Fall Winter 2022-2023 Imaxtree show

For summer 2023, Issey Miyake appropriates it and Roberto Cavalli even associates it with a braided headband and a net, another accessory borrowed from star dancers.

“We can also adopt it on a daily basis.

I would choose it in contrast, for example white for a brunette.

You can also opt for a more flashy color, by dipping a white streak in pigments,” suggests Delphine Courteille.

Roberto Cavalli Fall Winter 2022-2023 Show Imaxtree

But the famous

knows how to reinvent itself and play on details to better seduce us.

First of all, it offers a triple choice of position: low on the neck, in the middle or placed a little higher on the skull.

Then, the sense of detail can be a center parting (the most obvious option right now) that moves to the side.

And which can even be worn very low.

“In 2023, the hair pulled back and the Romy Schneider-style low bun really leave room for the parting in the middle.

It is also not necessarily very clear.

Bella Hadid, for example, is a fan,” recalls the

.

In video, the TikTok trick to have a voluminous bun when you have fine hair

baby bangs

Finally, it is on the side of the guests and celebrities around the fashion shows during the famous street style sessions that you have to turn for the most originality.

Indeed, they amuse themselves by offering him highly desirable variations.

Accessorized and branded with barrettes and other hair jewelry, it takes on a precious look.

For a more contemporary look, we mix it with

, this evanescent fine hair around the forehead and the temples which can also be worked and fixed with delicacy.

“We can scrunch the hair a little at the temples and the ear to get this youthful side”, specifies Delphine Courteille.

Others will dare to mix it with a fringe, even if it comes out more of the codes of the classical dancer.

The right mix?

Associate the baby bangs chosen in particular by Zoë Kravitz during the last Oscar ceremony.

hair

on the back, for example.

Fringe and lengths must be in agreement”, concludes Delphine Courteille.

A way to ensure that the bun is not too wise to the point of becoming boring.