How To Create A Wedding-Worthy Sock Bun

By now, we all know the sock bun. It’s chic, it’s sweet and it’s oh-so-easy for summer. But does it really work for weddings?

Last week, Merci New York had the pleasure of going behind the scenes at the Henry and Michelle Roth runway show at Kleinfeld , where stylist Johnny Gaita had created a stunning update on the style – a ballerina bun wrapped in tulle! {Seriously, how cute is that}?! Johnny showed Merci’s Jackie Weppner how to recreate his genius look in three easy steps. Take a peek at Johnny’s tutorial below!

“First grab Oribe Dry Texture Spray and apply it to the root of dry hair. After applied grab a flat mixed bristle brush and pull the hair towards the center of the head {on the back of the crown}.”

“I wrapped the hair with a bungee cord which isn’t necessary – regular hair bands work also but don’t have as much hold,” Gaita said. “Then I gently pulled a bit of the hair at the crown to keep the look from being too harsh. The volume makes it more wedding-appropriate.”

“Next, I put in bun filler / sock bun pin stuffer… If you don’t have a hair ‘donut’, you can use cloth around the ponytail.” Gaita said. “Make sure that you do a good old fashioned teasing job on the ponytail. Tease in big sections and pin into the bun filler, then wrap the hair with tulle.”

“Continue to rough up the hair in front of the bun for a more carefree/ textured look,” says Gaita. “Finish it off with a touch more dry spray. And that’s it!”

And there you have it – a perfectly pretty, posh and wedding-worthy sock bun. Major thanks to Johnny Gaita for sharing this super-chic bridal look with our readers! We absolutely loved how he made the popular sock bun trend timelessly appropriate for brides. And that tulle? We DIE!

Want to see more of this gorgeous look in action? Be sure to scroll through the below slideshow for the grand reveal of the Henry and Michelle Roth runway at Kleinfeld . We love the beauty and style photos that Merci New York took from behind the scenes of the show!

Makeup artist William Murphy created a soft yet fashion-forward look for the runway. "Keep the eyes soft and adds lots of mascara. It's more flirty." Murphy said.
A glipse of all the goodies Willaim Murphy brought on set to complete the models' looks.
Another key part of the look was a bold brow to help balance the {tbd} coral lip.
Makeup artist William Murphy's favorite lipstick shade for summer is YSL's #27. We also love this product for it's super easy application and long wear!
At Kleinfeld, dresses are lined up back stage according to the model who will wear them.
An assortment of gorgeous jewelry that stylist Juli Alvarez pulled for the shoot - love those statement necklaces!
More beautiful baubles compliments of Ms Alvarez's eye for detail!
Here's our stunning bridal bun in action! Models chat about the run of show after taking direction from the designers.
Waiting to head out onto the Klienfeld runway. Check out the beautiful train on this gown!
A beautiful Henry and Michelle Roth gown paired with pretty accessories and great hair and makeup - perfection!
A pretty finished look in a high-low gown!