Learn how to use a hair stick

In this tutorial we create a braided bun. This generally suits longer hair but can work with other types of hair too.

1. Twist your hair into a high bun.
2. Keep twisting until it coils around itself.
3. Using the end piece of hair, hold your bun as firm or loose as you prefer.
4. Take your hairpin to secure the bun weave it through multiple layers of hair until it touches the skin at the top of your head.
5. Slide your hair stick through your bun to hold it in place.

In this tutorial we use a Taro to create a high bun. This generally suits longer hair but can work with other types of hair too.

1. Twist your hair into a high bun.
2. Keep twisting until it coils around itself.
3. Using the end piece of hair, hold your bun as firm or loose as you prefer.
4. Take your hairpin to secure the bun, by weaving it through multiple layers of hair until it touches the skin at the top of your head.
5. Slide your hair stick through your bun to hold it in place.

Twist your hair into a high bun, and keep twisting until it coils around itself. Using the end piece of hair, hold your bun as firm or loose as you prefer.

Take your hairpin to secure the bun, by weaving it through multiple layers of hair until it touches the skin at the top of your head. Slide your hair stick through your bun to hold it in place.

In this tutorial we use a the Banana Leaf to create a plaited bun. This generally works really well with curly but can work with other types of hair too.

1. Plait your hair down the centre, from behind
2. Then you can either ‘fold’ or 'twist' the plait into itself to make a bun.
3. Choose either a firm or loose hold,
4. Then take the hairpin and thread it like a needle through the bun.
5. You want to make sure its gone through multiple layers of the hair so it will feel nice and secure.

For a more in depth guide to this style please click here.

We continue to create tutorial to show you how to create different hairstick styles. We have specific tutorials for long, medium and short hair and we aim to add more every month. If you have a unique style in which you use a hair stick then please let us know.

In this tutorial we create a french twist. This generally suits longer hair, but can work with other types of hair too.

1. Start by making a french braid on one side of your head.
2. Twist the braid around your head to the opposite side.
3. Plait the remaining hair into a regular plait right down to the very bottom and hold firmly.
4. Take the loose plait and twist it round itself into a low bun on the existing side.
5. Take the hairpin to secure the bun to your head and weave it through multiple layers of hair until secure.

In this tutorial we use the Champaka to create a Half Up/Half Down Updo. This generally suits short hair but can work with other types of hair too.

1. Separate the top section of hair.
2. Twist it into a coil at the back of your head.
3. Choose either a firm or loose hold
4. Take the hairpin and like a needle place it through the bun.
5. You want to make sure its gone through multiple layers of the hair so it will feel secure.

We have more hairstick styles that are specifically for shorter hair lengths.

In this tutorial we use a Banana Leaf hair stick to create a high bun. This generally suits shorter hair but can work with other types of hair too.

1. Plait your hair from from behind, down the centre of your head, hold it tightly.
2. Lift the bottom of plait to the top of your head.
3. If possible, tuck the end into place.
4. If your hair is very long, you may have to fold the plait instead first, and then pin to the top.
5. Use the hair stick to secure the top of the plait.
6. Weave your hair stick it through multiple layers of hair until firmly in place.

We have more styles for hairsticks that are specifically for shorter hair lengths.

In this tutorial we use a Moon Flower Hair Slide to create a low wrap bun. This generally suits longer hair but can work with other types of hair too.

1. Centre your hair in the middle and separate into two sections.
2. Loop one section through the other into a half knot and pull tightly.
3. Twist one section and wrap it around the other, into a low bun.
4. Hold the end of your hair in place whilst you twist the other section and do the same.
5. Tuck this remaining piece of hair underneath the bun if you can.
6. Whilst you are holding your bun in place take the heart shape centre of the hair slide and place it directly over the bun.
7. Then use the hairpin to weave through the bun and out the other side, to hold it firmly in place.

We have more hair slide and hair stick styles that are that suit longer hair.

In this tutorial we create a plaited ponytail. This tutorial is intended for people with long hair but can work with other types of hair too.

1. Centre your hair in the middle and separate into two sections.
2. Plait one section right until the end whilst leaving the other section hanging.
3. Take the two separate sections
4. Tie them in a loose knot at the back of your head.
5. Wrap the plaited section around the loose ponytail until only a tiny piece is left.
6. Tuck this remaining piece of hair underneath the bun if you can
7. Use the hair stick to weave through the plaited hair to get a firm grip.

In this tutorial we use a Tapioca Leaf to create a wrapped bun. This generally suits hair that is longer but can work with other types of hair too.

1. Put your hair into a low pony tail
2. Take it and loop it into itself.
3. Depending on the length of your hair, do this a few times until you are left with two small strands on either side.
4. Leave them long enough to criss cross around the bun to create a wrap.
5. Tie them or fold them underneath the bun, if you can.
6. Take the hairpin and thread it like a needle through the bun.
7. You want to make sure its gone through multiple layers of the hair so it will hold securely in place.

In this tutorial we use the Double Pandans hairpins from our collection to create an easy updo. This generally suits longer hair but can work with other types of hair too.

1. Twist your hair into a high bun.
2. Keep twisting until it coils around into itself.
3. Using the end piece of hair, hold your bun as firmly or loosely as you like.
4. Use your hairpin to secure the bun, weaving it through multiple layers of hair until it feels firm.