Brush your hair to remove tangles
Gather your hair into a ponytail at the desired height
Secure the ponytail with a hair tie
Twist the ponytail tightly
Wrap the twisted hair around the base of the ponytail
Tuck the ends underneath the bun
Secure the bun with bobby pins
Add another hair tie if needed for extra hold
Smooth down flyaways with gel, spray, or a brush
Adjust the bun shape until it looks even and neat