Nautilus Bun by Request

[@metatrontf]

I hope you know that, fourteen years later, you're still helping people. Finally learned how to do this bun and it was so easy with your instructions. Add a hair stick (I have gorgeous Chinese hair sticks) and it looks incredible. Thank you so much.

[@mollyhooper9429]

it's been 15 years and my hair is now cut above my shoulders. But OH Ms. Torrin! THIS BUN CHANGED MY LIFE. I literally wore it every single day for over 13 years. You saved me from Sensory Issues, gave me Gibson Girl do's, and were thought of SO often. Nearly every day. I literally came to get it to send it to a friend. You're appreciated all these years later!!

[@heutenachtistmeintag3328]

You are still my go to when it comes to buns. Forgot how to do a Nautilus? Torrin will teach you. You never disappoint!

[@Norunyana]

AAAHHH! I'm FINALLY able to do it!! I tried this so many times but your video was the breakthrough for me xD Me and my hair are eternally grateful!

[@keyholes]

Omg, I tried this, and it worked first time! Mine's the length that I don't have any to wrap, I just tug it through without wrapping. Thank you so much!

[@brookeroling2862]

Out here changing lives over 10 years in the future. I'd given up on getting my hair into a bun. Thank you so much

[@PixieVintage]

I so love your tutorials. You are so much fun and your hair is so beautiful.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

13 years later I appreciate the clear instructions! I'm going to try your method

[@kateparker8546]

My hair is chin length but I love watching your videos!

[@fropvd]

Thank you for the verbal instructions! With the other videos I could follow it fine until the very end and then it wasn't clear what to do the loop of hair. I've got it now and have something different to add to my hair repertoire. (My hair is almost classic length but very fine so it makes a deceptively small bun)

[@kotakotakota23]

Okay, this just changed my life. I always want my hair off my neck and out of my face for work, but ponytails hurt my head so bad. This is the only thing that doesn't feel like my hair is ripping from my skull 💀 thank you!

[@torrinpaige]

They make very simple sticks for dudes. Plain wood or a stainless steel chopstick look perfectly masculine. This bun is one of the "stick" buns, which means it's a fast easy thing to throw up with one stick. It wouldn't hold with a hair tie. You can shorten a stick so it will be less visible if you need to.

[@torrinpaige]

Mine doesn't like to stay without a stick. I think my hair is just too heavy. I always wear mine with either a stick, a moon, or a Flexi-8.

[@missartist123]

I can't wait for my layers to grow out. This hairstyle works(hurray!!) but I have a few little fly aways. This style feels really nice!

[@hellobeautiful706]

I love your videos! Haha you're so spunky.

[@torrinpaige]

I'm not sure why it's called a Nautilus, but it's "special" because it's one of the few buns that will hold comfortably with only one stick. It takes such a short amount of time and is so secure and comfy that it's one of my top three go to buns.

[@dominikaolszewska7998]

Thank you so much! I wasn't able to do it for AGES! Then I've found your tutorial and - voila! Beautiful and tight nautilus :) Cheers!

[@torrinpaige]

@Nyctyris Mine won't stay for very long without a hairstick. Curly gals have a lot of success getting it to stay without one, but I find one hairstick (or a pencil) works great!

[@1One2Three5Eight13]

Yes, your hair sticks are pretty. I still maintain that hair sticks are for people who are organized. Me? I just go and dig out a knitting needle. Those I car about enough to not lose. I know I bought a pair of hair sticks, and I should have a forked one somewhere. Not a clue where.

[@torrinpaige]

My hubby. He plays guitar mostly, but also the bass, mandolin, banjo, and the bouzouki (it's a Greek instrument that sounds kinda like a mandolin and a sitar had a baby.) If it has strings, and you can pluck it, he can play it...or figure it out. :o) I play the drums. You can check out our band here on YT...just search for Nekkid Country. LOL.

[@LittleMissMadie99]

I did this with 1 hair stuck but mine was A PENCIL! U finally did it I'm sonorous of my self

[@aRozenn]

It's really pretty !! You're really funny, I love your videos (and your hair !).

[@torrinpaige]

You should definitely make a vid of your version. It will help all of my girls who are currently growing theirs out. Post it and I will add a link to this vid so that they can see how to manage it with less length. :o)

[@havenkeefer3323]

Oh my goodness. I always thought this would be impossible with my 2 1/2 feet hair length, but I got it on the first try! Thank you!

[@MrsBrit1]

I love seeing you on KZbin, old neighbor! Gonna try this on my hair.

[@laobok]

Ahh it worked! After several tries, it finally worked! Of course, I can't jump for joy since I'm not using hairsticks atm, but yay! Thank you for this tutorial~

[@daughteroftiaran]

Great video! The way you explained it, it sounds so easy, and I can't wait to try it myself.

[@musigalglo]

@Nyctyris Try pulling the part of the outer loop that is furthest to the outside down over the other part of the loop at the bottom. That will make the piece of the hair that's acting like the hair-tie hold ALL of it securely instead of it just falling out again. If that's confusing, let me know and I'll try to clarify.

[@Hunter93E]

Don't be jealous of other girl's hair even if theirs happen to be longer/redder, blonder whatever. You have fantastic thick locks that are in terrific condition! You should seriously consider a career in cosmetology, your updos are wedding worthy. Especially here with the Nautilus bun. you make it so much more simple and straightforward.

[@torrinpaige]

I get most of my sticks from Etsy now. These were a present for my birthday. :o) Oh, and as you are one of fine haired gals, look for Spin Pins or hair screws. Two of those will hold your hair REALLY well. They replace a ton of bobby pins and they're super comfortable.

[@josieposie1]

ohhhh what a pretty bun! I love this and will try it when i find my other hair stick. Brilliant tutorial as per usual!

[@magpiewench]

Hi Torrin! Thanks for this! I now understand!!! Also, my 3 year old daughter loves watching you, and wants me to grow my hair as long as yours! (currently top of hip), but mine's not nearly as thick!!!! :) lmao, now, she's dancing around brushing her hair and trying to put in hair ties and saying "Mommy! Look! My Torrin!"

[@nekminute1038]

Thanks mate :) I always get the awful bobby pin head ache and also think I will have to but spin pins online I don't think they sell them here in Australia its no fair you Americans always have the good stuff :(

[@ahryia2476]

I've been wearing this bun nearly everyday for almost two years now, and my hair goes to under my bum, so quite an amount XD and I've found that if you wrap the ends around reasonably tight, the bun will hold on it's own no matter what I do, be it running around, lounging, and even sparring! In fact, the longer my hair got, the better the bun held! As for why it's better to start with a lower ponytail for it? Because GRAVITY. You can totally make it higher, I've done so, but it tends to not hold as much. I think I'm done rambling :P

[@kly2728]

I clicked on the video because I thought that was a Penguins jersey and omg I love your tutorials.

[@torrinpaige]

Never mind - I went to see who it could be - I know who it is! She grew up down the road from me. I remember her when she was a just a wee little thing. I was great friends with her older sister. Three beautiful girls in that family. So much blonde hair. :o)

[@nikolasstormy]

This bun has been a lifesaver in the shower.

[@meophyte]

Oh my God i just did it! Thank you so much for teaching me to make a nautilus bun!

[@torrinpaige]

It's the old man's mandolin - he plays the stringed instruments around here; I do all the drumming. LOL. It's a Washburn - it was a Christmas present from my Gram. It took him about a week to get it down pat. Something about it being upside down? He's a guitar player - after playing with that mando for weeks, he picked his guitar up again and hilarity ensued.

[@AlyssaTompsett]

Ahh I just tried this and it actually worked! It's staying up right now by itself. I tried to do a Nautilus Bun before while watching another video but I couldn't figure it out. You explain everything very well. :) My hair is about 33 inches so far, so I'm always looking for new buns to do. Thanks!

[@torrinpaige]

Those sticks came from Long Locks and you'll probably want a stick with at least five inches of usable length. If you'd like to use only a single stick for the nautilus, I'd probably go six or seven.

[@moralesb23]

I love this!I love your mandolin,too!It looks just like mine.Is it Fender?

[@torrinpaige]

Nope - I'm a Hancock County girl. I went to college @Glenville State in Gilmer County - maybe that's where she knows me from? I knew a lot of people from Clay at one time.

[@fionafornarina]

Hi Torrin, it can hold without sticks, also your hair. You don't have to twist the hair rest around the base. Without twist, it holds even better. And when you turn the loop a bit anticlockwise before putting it around the base wrapping, it becomes even tighter and more secure - and is really self-holding. It is always a challenge to make the loop exactly that it fits the rest - not too tight and not too loose.

[@sagarikamaitra9619]

YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@faaqtehwurld]

I'd love to try it and make a video, but I have a pixie, so all I can do is pin back my bangs with cute clips and bobby pins.

[@chiwawagrl22]

Haha, that's odd-- for the first time in a long time my hair is almost too short to do this hairstyle!! Usually, it's too long :)

[@NicoleRoy-Artist]

That is really cool...love it!...I have subscribed to your channel also! Take Care Nicole HUGZ

[@Nyctyris]

@musigalglo I think I know what you mean, but it's not even that my hair falls out - it will stay put for about 10 seconds and then just gently untwist itself (as opposed to collapsing sideways or something). I find my hair very difficult to bun in general (always slides out after a few hours) and even very tight braids seem to come loose :(

[@nekminute1038]

Thanks Torrin :) I have fine wavy hair so thanks for clarifying that I also see your a fan of etsy.com they have great stuff on that site :)

[@Nelalipe]

Really nice tips Thx!... ( I´m just sad my hair istnt that long... some of your tips won´t work with my hair... )T.T...

[@torrinpaige]

Instead of using your whole hand like I do, try just using your index and middle finger for the initial wrap. It should work. My hubby has much shorter hair than I do and I can get his up by doing it that way. :o)

[@amelie00f]

I followed the instructions but one part I always mess up on so it never stays on

[@shapeborn7010]

Thank you Torrin! I have learned so much from your videos, btw. You make a great teacher. :-)

[@MARY08011973]

Перевожу субтитры. Доброе утро (или добрый вечер, когда вы это смотрите). Я показываю, как делать ленивый узел из волос. На ютубе есть много самоучителей, но это только видео, а вы хотите со звуком. Многие женщины носят длинные волосы, в том числе и я. Они спрашивают, какую прическу можно сделать из длинных волос. Да практически любую! Именно это и делает моя подруга со своими волосами. И всем нравится. Итак, начинаем. Извините, что мои волосы вьющиеся, но и так сойдет. Отводим волосы назад и делаем хвост пониже. Ладонь левой руки (или правой, если вы левша) продеваем под волосы и накручиваем, растягивая большим пальцем. Остальные волосы сворачиваем, а волосы, накрученные на руку, спускаем - и получается узел. Для надежности его можно закрепить парой палочек. Получается красивая и оригинальная прическа. Ленивый узел выглядит аккуратно даже на вьющихся волосах. Надеюсь, что это поможет вам. Попробуйте. Через неделю я покажу, как делать одну косу из двух - я такое тоже умею. До следующей недели и хорошего дня.

[@NicoleGuarnera]

My hair is too soft, its incredibly thick, just as long, but ive only gotten it to stay twice :( . It just slides apart

[@rainbowbw95]

Alice Dee same im getting pissed

[@torrinpaige]

Alice Dee I find that I can't just leave it to its own devices - I have to use a stick or a fork if I really want it to stay. Fork is the very best, then a Flexi-8 or a Ficcare, then a stick - or two if it feels wobbly. Oh, and this should help too +@user/rainbowbw95

[@rainbowbw95]

torrinpaige thanks

[@NicoleGuarnera]

torrinpaige same here but I have a "duty" position of employment, so a stick would be unacceptable :( I was hoping I wouldn't need pins either, I am terrible at that lol

[@torrinpaige]

Alice Dee Miss Alice, look for some spin pins. Just two will hold up all sorts of buns for me and they replace a myriad of bobby pins. You can find them at drug stores and Walmart and those sorts of places. Two pins and they won't fall out. You literally screw them in and out. They are a piece of cake and super sturdy.

[@mellowjello6638]

it doesn’t work for me😭 i do all the steps right but it falls down every freaking time and it’s so frustrating😡😡

[@torrinpaige]

@@mellowjello6638 Mine doesn't stay that well, either. That's why I almost always end up using a stick (or fork or pencil or what have you). Welcome to thick and/or silky hair. It doesn't like either without a little help. 😉

[@torrinpaige]

Harrumph! However, there is a bright side! YOU CAN DO A FRENCH TWIST. I, alas,cannot. LOL. See? Enjoy it while you can! You'll outgrow that particular hairstyle.

[@carenome1]

good moring torrin. just rewatching this vid. have to try it. n e weigh, who plays the mandolin?

[@sheliaann1969]

TY, I deleted part of the comment because I *saw* the answer, lol. I hear you're a Clay County girl as well? I'm in Parkersburg, there is another gal on uTT (untamedtresses) that is from Clay county and went to high school with you. It's nice to see a *neighbor* ridge runner! ;)

[@Emmajen]

this made me smile. :)

[@nekminute1038]

Hey Torrin where did you get those gorgeous hairsticks from ? And how long would the hairsticks have to be for midback length

[@BlodwenFach]

three things, first I LOVE YOU!! your awsome! 2nd i love your hair! and finally The PENGUINES RULE!!!

[@sheliaann1969]

holy shite, I actually GOT IT!!! *happy dance* ......dancing like Snoopy!!!! woo hoo! Previously I could do what I call, a turd bun only. A month or so ago I mastered the lazy wrap and now I have the Nautilus!! woot woot, wootlie woot! My hair is classic length, that sucker is tight! woo hoo again!

[@LittleMissMadie99]

I tried this while I was watching it and I've got the hang of it BUT MY HAIR IS JUST BARELY TOO SHORT FOR THE ENDING PART

[@HolaJessicaHola]

If only my 2-inches-past-my-shoulder length hair could accomplish this :( I'm trying to grow my hair out and use all of these youtube tips :o)

[@Tolstoyiswithme]

I always fail at the part where you're supposed to pulled down the hair over the other hair, even though my hair is long enough...I don't get it.

[@geetapatel4640]

Very nicely done where did you learn to do this type of bun? We do this type of bun in India.

[@torrinpaige]

I learned it on the LHC boards. Basically, those are message boards inhabited by scores of long haired folks who trade tips and tricks and general information.

[@sharsSafeSpace]

Ok so my hair is down to my mid back and when ever I try to do this style I always get stuck at the part where I have to push the bun through the loop. I don’t know the trick of making the loop go around my bun and the whole thing just unravels

[@Nyctyris]

my hair is about hip length, but I cannot make this work, it simply unfolds itself and slips out of place almost immediately... do you need thicker hair for it maybe? (I'm half asian, and my hair is very fine/thin).

[@Reembxoxo]

I have tried this several times, and still, my hair will not budge. I have long thick hair down to my belly- button. I am so sad :(

[@gabriellez613]

that is so cool!!!!!

[@TheMissPelled]

i have tried this several times and i am never able to pull the loop over my hair and every time i 'think' i got it i let it go and it just falls down >

[@torrinpaige]

Yay! Also? My old man plays the mandolin. I'm the drummer. :o)

[@mommy2two07]

where did you get the sticks and how long are they? I got a cheap pair from claire's, but they are too long for me.

[@4ypn0tica]

@torrinpaige : Because the first one (to my knowledge) to make a photo tutorial of this bun thought it looked like a nautilus shell.

[@belladonnamay]

Man this works even on my much shorter hair.

[@psalm23grl]

Hey, does anyone know if you can secure this type of bun with spin pins?

[@WatermelonPeppermint]

Hello! I love these. In one of your comment you mentioned a moon- I'm not sure how to use a moon? Do you have a tutorial for it? I can't find any resources on now to wear that though I've seen some sellers selling moons..

[@torrinpaige]

I do! The first vid covers three styles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ7Xmpx7pKeggsU and the second vid is more of a bun building vid, but does cover another style I do with a moon. It uses one of the really big ones: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4S1YoeDiNlna7c

[@WatermelonPeppermint]

torrinpaige thank you such much madame!!!

[@mori1029]

When ever I do the twisting part, my fingers end up OUTSIDE of the loop...I don't know why...the one thime my fingers were INSIDE the bun was a few minutes ago...but I used to many fingers. It really sucked...:(

[@marachime]

i tried really hard, following both your and Lucy's Corsetry's videos and it still just comes apart once i take my hands away. I don't get it :c

[@torrinpaige]

I never wear one without a stick. If you have very curly hair, it'll hold for a short time without a stick, but it really needs a stick or a fork if you're going to wear it all day.

[@CrystallineDreamer]

Life saver!

[@torrinpaige]

Ha Ha Ha Ha!!! I say that all the time...because I'm 12. :o) Thanks for the laugh!!!

[@marlenebean]

Omg this is life changing lmao Thanks!!

[@rhapsodyblue100]

Thanks Torrin! I do a version of this on my APL hair. I love it... it's my go-to bun... so pretty, yet so simple and quick. Would anyone like me to make a vid of my version?

[@fanmiley1cyrus]

yayy thnnx 4 donin the requestt

[@4HisUse]

what makes it a nautilus as opposed to lazy wrap?

[@torrinpaige]

+Betsye Parnell I learned it as a nautilus - later folks talked about the lazy wrap and as far as I can tell? They're the same thing. Some gals have told me they're different, but I'm not sure how. Lol. It's always been a nautilus to me, so that's what I call it.

[@kateballsey-bukeboom6495]

a) i love how you talk through hair style how tos like this b) YAY PENS

[@SurfHcoCali101]

My hair isn't long enough.... ;(

[@4HisUse]

thanks

[@fuzzyco123]

I have 33 inche hair and my hair isn't long enough to do this

[@TheMascara89]

Ok I was wondering... mines 25 and it wouldn’t work. I was like wait what.

[@niamhkrx]

hi from 2021

[@ariesfairies]

1:05 is when the tutorial starts.

[@geetapatel4640]

This is the bun Indian people did ancient ago

[@Species710]

@jgirl39 Did you remove the snarky comment to me? Not to worry, I have it in my email.

[@tarapotocek]

So I shared this video with my daughter and her friend who both have long enough hair and they both can do it no problem. I on the other hand am right handed and can't do it this way. But I did find another way to do it that works and it will stay for a good while without a stick but if I want it to stay longer, I just use my trusty hairstick. I hope this helps those who struggle doing this way. Thanks +torrinpaige for getting me started on ways to put my long hair up instead of cutting it off. ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pprbmHujptycf6s

[@rainbowbw95]

IT WONT STAY EVER

[@rainbowbw95]

hahahhahaha I GOT IT

[@rainbowbw95]

Bree TheBoss jk it wont work ever again

[@nicklarry3724]

This is fucking impossible to do!!!!!!!!

[@The666Gothika]

I do it all the time so, it's possible =)