Materials:
•One pair of tube socks (the longer the socks, the more volume to your insert -- I use dark socks because they are less visible under my dark hair)
•Scissors
•One hair elastic
•Brush or comb
•Bobby pins
•Hairspray

How to make a sock bun:
1.Use the scissors to cut the tips of the toes off each sock
2.Begin rolling the first sock to create a ring shape.
3.If you want a larger insert, place the end of the unused sock around the sock ring and continue rolling until your sock bun has doubled in size.
4.Smooth out any bunched material to create a seamless, symmetrical sock bun.

While you can place a sock bun anywhere (Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia is proof), for this tutorial we suggest a high ponytail at the top of your head for a crown-like bun. Use a brush to tame any flyaways and prep hair for a smooth, polished bun. If you prefer a laid-back, messy sock bun, use your hands to throw up a ponytail and skip the brush.

Make sure the entire ponytail makes it through and there aren't any stray hairs sticking out.

Leave several inches of hair sticking out from the insert so you may roll them over the sock bun and tuck the ends underneath.

Roll your sock bun insert (with the ends of your hair tucked underneath) in an outward motion, towards your scalp. Before each new roll, hold the base of the ponytail and pull the hair taut to keep an even distribution of hair throughout the bun and prevent lumps from forming. Use your fingers to guide the hair under the insert as you keep rolling towards the scalp. If your bun shape is wonky or uneven, simply remove the insert and start over. (It takes a little practice, but we promise you'll get the hang of it.)