Thandie Newton Inspired Ninja Bun Tutorial

July 29, 2012 by · 28 Comments

I rocked this Thandie Newton inspired ninja bun yesterday, if you follow me on Twitter (@ECPrincess1) or Instagram (@EbonyCPrincess) then you saw the pics already.  Although I enjoy changing my hair and trying new looks, this was definitely outside of my normal comfort zone – so I did it on a Saturday when nothing matters, lol! I realized afterwards that I hadn’t quite pulled the bun forward far enough to really get the look Thandie had but I loved the final results nevertheless.  I will be trying it again to try to perfect it.

Thandie Newton Inspired Ninja Bun Tutorial

To achieve my Thandie Newton inspired ninja bun style I started with a fake twist out (two big flat twists just to get my hair up out of my face), smoothed my hair into a high ponytail near the front of my head, tucked and secured the ends under with a few hair pins.  That’s it!  Super easy and quite different. Video tutorial below:
Evidently Tae Heckard ( still have no idea who she is) is the one who coined this style the “ninja bun” and we just rolled with it.  *shrugs* Whatever works – here she is rocking one of hers:
I really love the version Tyra did, it looks like her real hair was pulled into a tight lil bun and hair extensions were used to create the braid and wrap it around.  At some point, I’d love to try my hand at recreating this look, even the makeup is perfect to me!
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  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/18037513582274481706 LA Lynn’s

    Oh yassss hunni!!!! This is beyond cute!!!! I don’t think all this thickness on t my ear could make that happen but I’m soooo inspired! Thanks for sharing!!!!

    Xoxo
    Lynn

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00502925126089404654 Ebony CPrincess

      Thanks, you can do it – I think the thicker the better!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05965237177236636929 Jemjt77

    I like almost anything Thandi rocks…ur version came out very nice….

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00502925126089404654 Ebony CPrincess

      I’m just now starting to have an appreciation for her style…I’ve been sleeping on Thandie!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16272388199412998962 Ticka

    CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!!! I love this bun!

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00502925126089404654 Ebony CPrincess

      Thank Ticka!

  • http://ifreenaturally.wordpress.com/ ifreenaturally

    Love it!! I love buns period! BTW now following you on instagram and twitter!

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00502925126089404654 Ebony CPrincess

      Thank you! And lately laziness has me bunning all the time! Thx for letting me know you are following me, I’m now following you right back!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06237339378013084155 Eat.Style.Play

    I love tae, haha she is really funny on twitter, but she is an actress and used to be a video model back when they were actually classy. I love that bun I wish my hair was long enough for that! I can’t wait to rock buns.

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00502925126089404654 Ebony CPrincess

      OHHHHH okay, seriously I looked at like 10 photos and still was like “nope, not ringing any bells!” lmbo!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00726446355624033198 Jenijen

    Cutttte bun!

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00502925126089404654 Ebony CPrincess

      Thanks Jen!

  • http://www.growitgirl.blogspot.com Tiki

    OK, I’m going to have to do a braidout and try this.

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00502925126089404654 Ebony CPrincess

      YAY! Someone else did one and posted on instagram and hers was AMAZING!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08741665145349254568 Naturally Nae

    Beautiful! Looks really great on you and I love how simple it was. I think most women would have thought it was a much longer process and decided not to achieve this look but your tutorial was helpful! Can’t wait for my hair to grow so I can do more updos one day.

    http://www.naturallycurlykinky.blogspot.com

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00502925126089404654 Ebony CPrincess

      thank you! it really is super simple! I tried to follow your blog like a billion times yesterday but something is going on with Google Friend Connect; I couldn’t even add it manually to my blogger following list. :(

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08014285919237134803 Eva Tornado

    Wow! I think your bun looks much better! ^^ I love it!

    Kisses From Europe

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00502925126089404654 Ebony CPrincess

      awwww thanks!!! And all the way from Europe, I’m flattered!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14719119332532342151 Ashley

    Lol! Tae is funny/cool. She’s been seen on the show The Game, video vixen & model. I don’t know about her coming up with the name, but she definitely loves her buns. I can’t wait until my natural hair gets longer.

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00502925126089404654 Ebony CPrincess

      Ahhh okay gotcha!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03400582616871212956 Marie Young

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this bun. Bun’s are definitely coming back in style…

    http://www.goodlooknout.com

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00502925126089404654 Ebony CPrincess

      Thanks, and aren’t they?! I swear I’ve been so lazy with my hair but always get compliments on my buns!

  • http://www.inspiredbybeatriceclay.com/blog C.D. Beatrice Clay

    Gosh I LOVE THIS! I am longing for looooong hair too! Patience. You look beautiful Eb :)

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00502925126089404654 Ebony CPrincess

      Thanks! And girl…join my tribe! lol!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06184416794454244146 Soo Soo Tasty Cake Love…..

    Buns are fun and elegant. My head is too big! Lol

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00502925126089404654 Ebony CPrincess

      LOL! no it’s not!!!

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