Hair donuts—these days, you see them everywhere. Not just celebrities, but all your friends probably have one in their drawer, too. The donut comes in different sizes, so you can adjust the size of the bun to your liking. But did you know you can do a lot more with these donuts than most people realize?

How do you get the donut in your hair?

First of all, there are two ways to wear this donut in your hair.

The Wrapping Technique

This technique ensures that you end up with a nice, sleek donut bun.

You'll need: 2 rubber bands, 1 donut, and bobby pins

Step 1. Tie your hair into a high ponytail.

Step 2. Slip the donut over the hair tie, so that it wraps around your ponytail.

Step 3. Drape the hair over the donut like a fan and slide the second hair tie around it.

Step 4. Wrap the rest of your hair around the hair tie and secure it with a few bobby pins

This technique is fun if you have a dip-dye, because you can wrap the colors around the bottom of your donut bun, as it were.

The wrap-around technique

This technique results in a donut bun that sits slightly looser than with the wrapping technique, and you won't have a band of loose hair left at the bottom.

You'll need: a rubber band and a donut.

Step 1. Tie your hair into a high ponytail again.

Step 2. Wrap the donut around your hair and hold it in place at the ends of your hair.

Step 3. Wrap the ends of your hair around the donut and turn the donut inside out; this will cause the hair to wrap around it on its own.

Step 4. Secure it more firmly with a few bobby pins for extra stability.

This method isn't very practical if you have a lot of layers in your hair or if you have a dip-dye, because then you won't be able to see the colors in your hair at all.

Did you know? You can also cut off the toes of a sock and roll it up so you can use it as a hair donut. It has the same effect as a real hair donut!

Getting Creative with Donuts

There are several ways to make your bun a little more interesting.                                                                                  

For example, you can braid the remaining strands of hair from the wrapping technique and then wrap them around it.

With the wrapping technique, you can also make a few small braids in your ponytail; then wrap the donut around it and pull the braids evenly spaced around the donut. The rest of the process is the same, but this adds a fun and festive touch.

Something you’re seeing more often these days—and that’s going to be all the rage this winter—is braiding the back of your hair. You lean forward and braid your hair upward from the nape of your neck to the spot where you want the donut to be. Secure it with an elastic band, and the rest is the same as with the wrap technique. Of course, you can also do this with a braid starting from the top, the side, or however else you’d like. Be creative!

Did you know? Even if you have lots of curls, you can still create a beautiful donut bun. With the CHI G2 Royal Gold Ceramic and Titanium Digital Straightener, you can straighten your hair enough in just a few minutes to create a perfect donut bun.

Cute accessories

Want to make the donut in your hair stand out just a little more? Then there’s a fun accessoryout there for everyone. Of course, everyone has their own style, so here are some fun ideas.

Do you think the donut is a little too fancy and want to give it more of a rock-and-roll vibe? Look for a bracelet with large studs on it. Wrap it around your bun, and it’ll instantly give your hairstyle a cool, edgy look.

Want to create a cute Lolita look? Look for a big bow—you can find them at many accessory stores. Of course, you can decide on the size of the bow yourself. Tie it around your hair or secure it to your donut bun with bobby pins. It’s also a great look for parties or with a cocktail dress.

If you're actually looking for a beautiful hairstyle for a gala or wedding, you can, of course, also find a bracelet with pretty crystals or pearls and wrap it around your hair. Just make sure the bracelet matches the size of your donut.

Finish it off with some colors

For most women, dyeing their hair isn’t a big deal anymore—you see even the brightest colors popping up everywhere. These colors also look absolutely stunning with a “donut” style; it lets the natural color variations in your hair really stand out. If you’d rather not walk around with bright pink hair every day, JohnBeerens.com has the perfect solution for you: Colour Mania Hair Shadow. This is a hair chalk that washes out easily with shampoo. So the color only lasts for one or a few days, but it’ll let you steal the show at a party with a fun, eye-catching hairstyle. For example, match the color to your dress or shoes!

Did you know? Warm but vibrant hair colors are all the rage this winter . You’ll be seeing a lot of purple, pink, red, and orange in particular. Read our blog about fall trends and hair colors.