EASY military bun tutorial | Army Basic Training hair!

[@leahmacmaster6441]

i'm not in the military but i'm a firefighter, i've been looking for hairstyles to wear under my fire helmet and on calls because my hair keeps falling out. this is great!!

[@satmoore3381]

TYFYS from one to another!

[@AbbyWeaver]

@@satmoore3381 Thank you both for your heroic work! I'm glad you found my video helpful!

[@Kelwatts8950]

I just realised I’ve been doing military buns nearly every day since grade four because they’re quick, neat, and easy so I’d literally go to school with my hair out and then do either of these just before school started. Maybe they weren’t quite as neat as this, but they were similar.

[@misspoppyp]

My hair is extremely curly and thin, and this video helped me so much. Everytime I would put it in a bun, it turned into a mountain that flopped over. But your tips helped me get it even and flat !

[@caitlinweiss8801]

I'm not in the army but I'm a research intern and tomorrow is my first day working in the lab on my own and everyone reminded me to really tie my hair back! Thank you for the video, especially since my hair is the length of yours. I have confidence I won't set my hair on fire tomorrow :)

[@marvelouslyj2043]

I just joined the Army National Guard and your video popped up as I started searching for ways to prepare for Basic. Thank you so much for the in depth and easy to follow tutorial.

[@lolahennrich]

Personally am not in the military,I just needed a way to control my hair because it is 2 ft long. But I love that you had a mirror behind you so we could see what you're doing whenever you are flicking it back or whatever so that was really nice thank you

[@AbbyWeaver]

I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@ieatgrass101]

Yesss thank you for the mirror!!

[@ritatomlin2962]

Was in basic in 1978! Had the same hair issues. Since my hair was cut in various lengths (layered cuts were popular back then), the shorter hairs would pop out of the bun and get me in trouble. I found hair nets at the commissary and would double a net over just the bun and pin it down. Made it through obstacle course and field exercises with hair in place. I used this trick throughout my 10 years and it worked like a charm.

[@AbbyWeaver]

Have you seen the updated 2021 regulations?!

[@Alexaq268]

I'm an air cadet and I needed to practice doing my hair for when my mom isn't around because she helps me, thanks for this video

[@montanasky3181]

It makes me feel better to see how long your hair is! My hair is the same length as yours and I was always so worried! My hair falls out of EVERYTHING 😅 Thank you for making this video! Bless you on the rest of your service ❤️

[@ponytaillove2156]

I loved when you broke your hair tie 🥰😏

[@AbbyWeaver]

HAHAHA

[@athena1957]

LMAO YOU AIGHT? AND YOU USER BAHAHAHA 😹😹

[@droop1snoot]

LMAAAOOOK YOU GOODDD?

[@kyleesorrentino1078]

I’m joining the United States Naval Sea Cadets I NEEDED this for the navy training. THANK YOU!

[@isabellecrosson5565]

This was a life saver! I have just started Police training and I have long thick hair, so every tutorial I've found before this just didn't keep my hair tight and would fall out. Thanks Abby!

[@abagab114]

Wear my hair in a bun every day under a head covering and found this helpful as my hair is starting to get long

[@IveGotABZZ]

This was very useful! Just Joined JROTC! My first year! I’m a freshmen and I’m super excited!! My first day was really fun.

[@sarahh9849]

Same! I have a ceremony tomorrow so it’s nice to have a tutorial

[@IveGotABZZ]

Sarah H Aw that cool! You in ROTC?

[@sarahh9849]

DoodleMaster TM JROTC...army branch..I was so stressed but when I met my sergeant and colonel I knew I won’t regret my decision in hs

[@IveGotABZZ]

@@sarahh9849 i got ARMY too! i love my major hes funny. and as for my colonel and sergeant i haven't started talking to anyone other my sergeant and hes really nice even though when i see him in the halls a squeal and hide. i say my senior instructor 4 times yesterday like ah. but i really do enjoy it im just scared that im going to come in last at the pt test on Tuesday.

[@rylinhandley9276]

Could you give me some more info on JROTC? I’m interested in doing it but can’t find any good info about it online. TIA!

[@girl-iq4ef]

i’ve been doing the same hair bun style for 4 years for work but my hair is the longest it’s ever been and it’s been falling out of the bun style, the first bun is the only one i’ve found that’s tight without bobby pins! you’re a life saver.

[@spfisterer3651]

Not in the military but I train horses for a living so this helps a lot. Huge thank you.

[@isabelwilder5473]

Thank you so much, This was so very helpful I'm a freshman in high school and I'm in AFJROTC and I've never really put my hair in buns so I didn't know how to make it neat and nice, I have my Very first Drill Comp tomorrow and I needed to know this. Once again thank you so very much for taking the time out of your busy life to make this video to help people such as myself your an amazing person and thank you for your service.

[@lynncarpenter3789]

Thanks so much for posting this! I have been in food service for a few months and have been struggling to keep my hair up neatly. This is the easiest and most successful way I've found, and it takes no special accessories! Thanks again!

[@nottechytutorials]

Saame. The other tutorials were about loose messy buns but these military buns have I'm looking for (plus I can't do a basic bun for the life of me).

[@melodyfussell829]

I'm seriously considering enlisting in the Air Force next year (if I go it'll be sometime in May) and your tutorials are SUPER helpful because my hair is very, very long. Like, halfway down my thighs. I won't cut or trim it for religious reasons, so it's really nice to have all of these female soldiers and Marines and Airmen and sailors putting tutorials out here.

[@faithkeyser2504]

I wish my hair were that long, I almost joined the Air Force but instead I joined the Army. Also, it's shorter to just say "Service Members" but anyways, good luck to you! Stay strong girl. :)

[@melodyfussell829]

@@faithkeyser2504 Ok so turns out I'm actually joining the Navy, but doing the same job I was looking at in the Air Force. I'll be aiming for Cryptologic Technician - Interpretive.

[@brittanyfeagin2191]

@@melodyfussell829 such a pain to keep hair that long. My friend hair hair to the top of her butt, absolutely REFUSED to cut it.. got in basic training and was like nah, chop it off!

[@melodyfussell829]

@@brittanyfeagin2191 My uncut hair is actually a matter of faith for me, so I won't be chopping it off, no matter how annoying it gets. Besides, I've spent my whole life with it, so I'm well used to dealing with long hair.

[@ichangednametoamorecringyo1489]

Just got a random job that wants a bun for long hair, but I have 3ft hair and never learned how to put it in a bun. Thankyou so much for this tutorial it helped me a lot. 😊

[@kiwi3756]

I know this was posted seven months ago but I wanted to thank you because I really didn't know how to put my hair in a bun and I just got into a police academy where you could become a police, firefighter, detective, military Marine and stuff like that but in the school all girls must have their hairs in a bun and I'm really grateful that you posted this because because I wouldn't had known to put my hair in a bun without you plus I'ma start training soon

[@xiambarnes]

Thank you so much with the tutorial! I was looking for a hairstyle since Today (8/24/20) is my first training day as a junior firefighter and I didn’t know any hairstyles to do thatll keep my hair up and like partly comfy until some of my friends recommended a bun and I was like I’m gonna do a military bun and I watched ur video on how it’s done😁 thank you again, now I have a go to hairstyle for training days and thank you for your service 😁🙏

[@DanielDTUBWeinberger]

I always had [very] short hair in Army so was never really a problem. I know regulations allow pony tails now but if I'm successful in rejoining I'll likely be in airborne unit again and im 95% sure ponytails are not authorized for jumping (for safety reasons). My hair is still much shorter than yours! Maybe an inch or so past my shoulders. Thank you for video. Clear and easy to follow.

[@OldMusicFan83]

Abby - thanks for posting your videos. I watched these with my daughter and they all helped a lot. She’s at For Sill now starting Basic. I was in the 80s Army and all I knew about female hair was you had to stuff it up under the BDU cap... :-). Thanks again!

[@rachelatkinson4279]

I’m not in the military but I was looking for ways to do my bun so that it doesn’t keep popping out at work ! I bought a clip in ponytail today and my hair would keep falling out under it! Thank you so much for this !

[@asondareyes5482]

Thank you!! My daughter has cadet leadership course this summer and this hair is super easy for her to follow

[@AlishaH-lb2rf]

I’ve never been able to put my hair up in a bun, but you explained very well and it was actually super easy. Thank you!

[@nikaayougi1986]

Normally I don't like people talking for so long but I enjoyed listening to you a lot

[@Erreis60510]

I was trying to find how to put my hair up in a bun to work with chopsticks and this is great. Thank you! You also gave me a piece of Marine Corps trivia my Marine vet didn't know, haha.

[@laurenwaters8931]

I have AF JROTC tomorrow and this just saved my life

[@FlyToTheRain]

dislocated my shoulder and need a dad-proof tutorial to help pull my hair back while it heals up. he was army himself back in the 70's so i think this will be very friendly and accessible for him!

[@celinedipityyyyy]

Thank you for this. This is very helpful. Especially, 'coz I'm going to boot camp this coming Julyyyy! I'll practice this from now on until then😊

[@tu1lipue]

I'm not in the military to begin with neither I'm an adult, but my mother wants to send me to military school in my high school years or next year, I don't know why though. My cousin goes to military school and she said they are very strict with your hair and they want it into a low bun like you did. 😅 But, I really appreciate that I saw this and I'll take your advice for me to wash my hair everyday because I've been doing it too much lately.

[@therealcosplayqueen]

Practicing military hair for a badge that my scouting troop is working on! This was great, thanks!

[@BuggedBreann]

I’m in JROTC and this is very helpful! Thank you!

[@christyfleming7449]

I've watched this about 100 times trying to get my bun as good as yours 😔 I'm trying to get it perfect lol

[@magdalenoybarra2793]

Dear Abby (or SPC.Weaver) or by now you could be Sgt Weaver..any how I'm sending this video to my daughter as she is in Choir and this morning we were in a rush to one of her choir concerts and couldn't get her bun correct but now I came across your video Thank Abby Hooaahh!!!. (I'm also a retired Army veteran of 31yrs.91B)

[@xitlalicsalazar7653]

Im glad I found your video, I have long hair and its hard to put up in a bun. The braid bun is so easy and has made putting up my hair less stressful, thank you so much

[@melaniedominguez5891]

I’m so glad I found your video! My job is primarily field work based and I could never keep my low bun from being pushed around and falling out from under my sun hat. I think this is the only video out there for a function secure bun lol so this has helped so much!

[@majajani8077]

My sister is starting in the UK Air Cadets so this has been mega helpful in teaching big sis on how to do it the night before an important march she has tomorrow, thank you! :D

[@toxicava0]

This is so helpful cause I am in first year of JROTC and I didn't know what hairstyle to use

[@RideWithMe14]

thank you so much! i’m gonna be joining the army cadets soon n my hair is a NIGHTMARE to do anything with 😬😩 it never stays in place n is down to my waist/lower lol. super excited for the cadets n too see if military is a good path for me :)) thanks so much ❤

[@lieutenantflamingo4643]

This helps me so much with my JROTC uniform inspections thank you so much I don’t know what i would do without this video

[@suviunelma]

Very nice, thank you girl. I’ve been wondering how to make these buns.

[@virsyn1952]

I ship this month June 29th to Fort Sill! Thank you for the video, I have really long and thick hair and wasn’t sure what to do!?

[@Keelee444]

I’m in the Air Force cadets and 99% of our squadrons make the female Cadets wear hair nets in their buns, because teenagers often can’t be trusted with flyaways, but now that I’m going to basic training I’m definitely going to be using hairnets on my buns as their just 100% easier

[@goofyahhhh4089]

I wish my hair would stay up like that. My hair is so long, thick and super heavy. I’m having a horrible time finding a video that shows to maintain thick, long and heavy hair in a bun 😭

[@AbbyWeaver]

I will be filming a NEW bun tutorial as well as explaining some of the 2021 updated grooming standards. Look out for new videos on Mondays!

[@swapnabhijanayak7872]

Same🙂🙃

[@frannicole5851]

Omg...thank you!!! I have a lot of hair and my hair is past my butt. It always unravels. Imma try this technique of 3 rubber bands.

[@janty962]

Thanks for the video its simple and easy to learn. Btw i always have a long hair and i will need to do that for my hair when im going for my running exercise

[@amberhatfield9320]

Thank you so much!! I’m leaving the 24th and I’ve been worried about how to do my hair

[@michellemacco]

Thank YOU 🙏🏽💕💯 For this real LIFE tutorial with real LONG hair 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@enopio_O]

Love this video! My hair is about the same length so it helps me a lot. I was wondering what hair style do you use for wearing a helmet! Where do you put all those hairs? Thanks!

[@TN-cr8cu]

Leaving next month. About to shave off my hairs now you save my life !! 🤩

[@bellapallan5518]

Thank you for making this! I’m leaving for Air Force BMT in a few months and was considering chopping my long hair :( I’ll definitely be practicing these buns

[@Sleep-deprived-humanx]

I was searching for easy buns I could do for JROTC and this popped up on Pinterest so thank you cus imma try this

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

I'm not in the military but this is super helpful because my buns kept coming undone.

[@peppa_jack]

I'm shipping out in August. For months, I've been practicing various buns every day before work so that I'll be faster when I get to basic. I never use gel or spray though. If we have those loose hairs by the ears, will we have to buy and use gel to keep them down? Do people get in trouble if those hairs aren't hidden? Thank you :)

[@AbbyWeaver]

Little hairs falling out is totally normal, especially if you’re doing physical activity or taking gear on/off, but you will be expected to uphold army regulations when it comes to your hair. I wouldn’t do a ton of gel over the top of my head or anything but I would always put a little by my ears and at the nape of my neck. The more squared away you look, the less flack you’ll get- especially from the female drill sergeants!

[@peppa_jack]

@@AbbyWeaver Right, I definitely won't want to make trouble for myself or others. I was so focused on my bun being tidy and strong, that I didn't even consider my baby hairs being an issue. Thank you for the video and response, very helpful!

[@AbbyWeaver]

The fact that you’ve practiced already has you way ahead of 90% of people. Good on you! Thanks for watching! ♥️

[@bellarose851]

I’m leaving in August too!

[@peppa_jack]

@@bellarose851 Are you going to Fort Jackson?

[@1963Jellybean]

Thank you for your service to our country! Love the tutorial. I never can keep my bun from falling down. This video will help me out.

[@droop1snoot]

thank you so much for this as i run a lot and want a bun that holds

[@meadow6908]

You seriously have the most beautiful hair in the whole world 🥰🥰😆

[@anacaly]

I have two questions (as someone who‘s never had exposure to military personnel): 1) Can you have bangs? 2) Does the military insist on women using hairspray and gel? Or rather, why are a few flyaway strands such a big deal?

[@LookAtDisCoolFlower]

I’m an sherrifs explorer and this helped me alot

[@laurie9083]

Thankful for this video im a young cadette and I didnt know how to do a nice bun.

[@a-1886]

Hey girl! Just to let you know theirs powder dry shampoo. It works a lot better than the spray 😊

[@marykite5872]

Shipping out May 27th for Fort Jackson! Anyone else?

[@jacquelynmancera8029]

October 13

[@BrookeBerghuis]

How was it? Any updates?

[@thea_weiss]

Game changer; thanks for the tutorial! 🤘🏼

[@musicly1121]

Since you're using gel everytime, do you wash your hair everyday then? Because I heard that it's bad to wash your hair everyday but at the same time, it's bad to leave hair gel on for too long too.

[@DamTamm]

Rinsing the sweat out is still ok 🥰❤🥰

[@katsukibakugou1159]

I'm in naval sea cadets and I'm going to bootcamp tomorrow thank you! 😊

[@judith7305]

Ahh I needed this video so bad! I work as a police officer, and I was getting kind of sick of my ponytail.

[@AbbyWeaver]

I'm actually filming a video TODAY on some of my new favorite, secure, and professional hairstyles that I can wear at work! Thank you for your support and your service! ♥️

[@ladybee883]

Wow, how things have changed! Back when I was in Basic (my hair was about that same length) but we couldn't have any hair bands/pins showing at all - no visible means of support for the bun. A few of the girls wore wigs, but most of us just ended up with short hair, especially if we had thick and heavy hair, which I still do almost 50 years later.

[@AbbyWeaver]

It is authorized in the Army- thankfully! The hair accessories just have to match your hair color. 😁

[@ladybee883]

@@AbbyWeaver It's a good thing that rules have changed for the better. All of us that had our ears pierced couldn't wear earrings either if we had our uniforms on. Not even discreet, small posts.

[@AbbyWeaver]

@@ladybee883 yes! That is new for the Army this year. We can wear small silver, gold, or diamond posts in combat uniform. (Not in combat training) unfortunately no pearls! ☹️

[@ladybee883]

@@AbbyWeaver My daughter had thought about joining the Army when she was graduating, but remembered that I had told her how that I had ended up cutting my hair because it was difficult to try to keep it up. She didn't want to cut her waist-length hair, so she decided not to join. Now, at 42, she's got her hair shorter than mine. When she wore it long, if she pulled it back into a ponytail, the resulting "tail" was as thick as her wrist. That's one reason that she cut it - headaches from having the bands in and the weight of her hair.

[@AbbyWeaver]

@@ladybee883 OMG the pain of pull your hair back can be the worst. I have actually started using these coil hair ties and they help relieve so much pressure. They are linked in my hair essentials in the description. 😁

[@alicecoehoorn6298]

Thanks for this! My hair is too long for the traditional donut bun, so this is great to have.

[@irelandkane4829]

Thank you for the tutorial! The sock bun was absolutely not working for me!

[@Deku12504]

I am doing this for a Halloween party and i love this tutorial

[@lanaiallen2256]

Do you have any advice for people with shoulder length hair?

[@moooofypoo]

@Alpha Wolf tf?

[@droop1snoot]

@Alpha Wolf ...who hurt you?

[@lanaiallen2256]

@B M @Alpha Wolf that's rude. I keep my hair long as a sign of culture and dignity.

[@sely2786]

@Alpha Wolf be quiet and make me money

[@aliyhatone-pah-hote3405]

I usually wash my hair with soap 2 times a week, but because of all the sweat and stuff I'm probably gonna start washing it every other day lol

[@dalgobertosapatos]

😳

[@andreajeanwalton5922]

THANK YOU I’m joining rotc and it starts in 2 weeks and I had no idea what to do with my hair

[@Ray.mf_]

If you have short hair what appropriate hairstyle would I need to do? Because I have long curly hair and I’m planning to cut it short once I enter since I’ve always wanted it short. I also feel as if taking care of short curly hair would be better.

[@kimbailey1264]

I love seeing videos with long hair because I have the same hair length. You’ll you not recommend layers for a haircut?? Then what would you recommend for a haircut.

[@randrews7198]

Love the bun!! Are you going to cut your hair short again?

[@torillcontos3011]

Using this for my ballet class, because my hair always falls out when we do jumps! :)

[@ItsMeToryD]

Is that a 1k I see under your channel?? :)

[@AbbyWeaver]

Yes ma’am!!😁😁😁

[@UnpopularNightcore]

Starting my service soon and looking for how to put my hair in a bun, it's too short for a proper bun like this, but also too long for a basic ponytail. I have no idea what to do and just hoping to fins someone there to tell me TvT

[@elizabethrodgers988]

I am a pianist (no I am not gentle) and I was watching how ur hands were moving I know u may not have time but u could be a good player.

[@Em-dh2eh]

I found this video very helpful. Thank you!

[@amandaslominski3972]

You’re so pretty. You look like Jenna marbles

[@xsomnis_]

Thank god I’m not the only one who thought this!

[@christinastark2855]

Is the twisted bun more secure than the braided one? In terms of exercising and doing things during basic.

[@nicolenicolette3203]

Im not really in military but I am a Nursing Student and we have to tie our hair into a very neat bun,and this girl right here never learned to tie a bun cause I like my hair Wild and free (and cause I also get headaches whenever I tie my hair 🥲) Thats why im trying to learn how to do a bun cause I dont want to get fined when I go to school.....My cousin who is a Criminology student thaught me how to do a bun but I forgot 😅

[@christinemiller1967]

Yeah but how hard is it to get your tethered bun undone? I would have a tangled mess. Thank you for your service.

[@jessekado]

Thank you! I’m a hijabi and my hair is getting too long and it’s falling out of my undercap and visible under my scarf. I’m going to try this. 😄

[@Bobby-lh7ny]

Is that first bun you made good for military helmets? Like you can easily wear a helmet without destroying the bun? And when you're camping in a forest for example on training, is it better to keep your hair in a bun when sleeping so you don't have to do your hair when you have to get out in the middle of the night?

[@AbbyWeaver]

When I know I'll be wearing a helmet, I will gather my hair into a ponytail lower on neck. Luckily, there are just been some updates made to the grooming/appearance standards. Females are now allowed to wear ponytails. In the tactical environment, you just need to tuck your ponytail into your blouse. I recently wore my hair in a ponytail at the range and it was MUCH more comfortable.

[@Bobby-lh7ny]

@@AbbyWeaver Thank you!

[@RaurXDberry]

I have sensory issues and the longest time i couldn't stand wearing my hair in low buns or my hair slick back etc ...idk why it just was And now it not anymore after all these years 😅😬 I mean at times but it not to bad

[@erinjones4494]

I don't know if this is just because I'm missing her, but your eyes kinda remind me of Jenna marbles :)

[@sc4rl3ttc]

Not in the military, but I do gymnastics and my hair keeps falling out during competitions, so this is good.

[@hannahmcneale7817]

So I have very wild hair and buns are difficult so I have a quick question or when I go to boot... Are you able yo wear a hair tie around your wrist for Boot Camp? Just in case your hair falls or becomes slumpy?

[@MostGratefulOwl]

oh wow you're hair is beautifully long

[@yasmins3726]

me watching a lot of hair tutorials bc i have boot camp in a few days and i’m shitting it

[@holminionzempelkle8914]

Are you ok???? I can’t get my hair and I ship out soon as well 😥

[@ninaduong8244]

Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

[@Firebug-mt3dc]

Do you have any suggestions? Everytime I try this my bun sticks out far and looks "messy". You can also see the hair ties when I do the last two. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong

[@AbbyWeaver]

You can see the hair ties on the "tethered" bun. It is authorized in the Army!

[@rachellederer1265]

Hey Abby! So I just watched this because my hair is super thick and won't fit into those donut things, and it worked out great for me! I have a question though. When you say don't wash your hair every day so you mean you shouldn't get it wet or shouldn't shampoo it (during basic)?

[@AbbyWeaver]

During basic I would usually wash my hair every three days. Sometimes more often if I sweat a ton that day or got it muddy or something 😂It also depends on the time you have for hygiene- sometimes you only have 20 minutes before lights out! Our personal time was constantly getting cut short. On the days I don't wash my hair, I would just twist it up into a top knot before heading to the showers. ALWAYS leave your hair down at night- if it's wet, it needs to dry out, and give your scalp a break from the tension of having it pulled back all the time.