Bun Fails
Share Your Hairstyling Mishaps
Because sometimes you just need to laugh about the 47 bobby pins that mysteriously disappeared during practice! Join our community of parents sharing their funniest bun fails.
When the bun has a mind of its own!
Featured Bun Fails
When the bun has a mind of its own!
5 minutes before competition and this is what we're working with. Somehow we managed to tame it just in time!
Dad's first attempt at a competition bun!
My husband insisted he could handle the bun for our daughter's first competition. This was the result. Needless to say, I took over!
All Bun Fails
When the bun has a mind of its own!
5 minutes before competition and this is what we're working with. Somehow we managed to tame it just in time!
Dad's first attempt at a competition bun!
My husband insisted he could handle the bun for our daughter's first competition. This was the result. Needless to say, I took over!
When you run out of bobby pins and use paper clips!
Desperate times call for desperate measures! We forgot the bobby pin bag and had to improvise with office supplies.
Hairspray overload - we could barely move it!
I think we used an entire can of hairspray. Her bun was so stiff it could have been used as a weapon!
The 'I woke up late' special bun
When you oversleep and have 5 minutes to get ready for practice. We call this the 'barely holding together' look!
When your toddler decides to 'help' with big sister's bun
My 3-year-old wanted to help get her sister ready for gymnastics. This creative hairstyle was the result!
The 'we ran out of hair ties' ponytail attempt
Had to use a shoelace as an emergency hair tie. Surprisingly, it held up for the entire practice!
Post-practice hair disaster
This is what happens after 3 hours of intense practice with humidity. The bun gave up halfway through!
Got a Hair-larious Fail to Share?
We all have those moments when the perfect bun just wasn't meant to be. Share your funny hairstyling mishaps with our community and let's laugh together!
Weekly Bun Fail Contest
Each week we select the funniest bun fail submission and feature it on our homepage. The winner also receives a free emergency bun kit!
This week's winner:
"Dad's first attempt at a competition bun!"
Tips for Avoiding Bun Fails
Prep Before You Start
Always brush hair thoroughly and dampen slightly before attempting a bun. This helps control flyaways and makes hair more manageable.
The Emergency Kit
Always keep a bun emergency kit with extra bobby pins, hair ties, hairspray, and a small brush in your gym bag.
Practice Makes Perfect
Don't wait until competition day to try a new bun style. Practice several times during regular training sessions.
From Our Community
"Sharing my bun fails here has been so therapeutic! It's nice to know I'm not the only one struggling with 3-year-old fine hair that refuses to stay in place."
Jessica M.
"As a gymnastics dad, I was completely lost when it came to doing my daughter's hair. The tips I've learned from this community have been a lifesaver!"
Robert T.
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