# DIY Hairdo Helpers The Athletic Sock Bun Accessory Creates the Perfect Big Bun By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-19 | Updated 2011-08-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletic-sock-bun-accessory References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/the-perfect-bun-courtesy-of-magical-hair-donuts) & [openingceremony.us](http://www.openingceremony.us/entry.asp?pid=4149) Many women wish they could recreate certain staple hairstyles but just don't know how to; with help from products like the athletic sock bun accessory, however, those days of wishing will be over. Even better than that, this [hairstyle helper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubhair) doesn't even have to cost a penny, as it can be created in the comfort of your own home. Conceived by Sera Sloane of [Bumble & Bumble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-and-bumble) for Opening Ceremony's Hairstyle File website section, the athletic sock bun accessory is pretty darn simple to create. All you need to do is snip off the toe of one sock, roll it up nice and tight and then secure a ponytail in it. From there you tease your hair out and then tuck it in to hide the sock. Voila! You have the [perfect bun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tresemm-x-luar). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Hair Accessories:** Creating easy and cost-effective hair accessories to help recreate classic styles at home. - **Athletic Sock Bun Trend:** Making a statement with the athletic sock bun and related hair accessories. - **Online Hair Tutorials:** Increasing the popularity of online hair tutorials, with a focus on DIY styling. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty Industry:** Developing new hair products that cater to DIY hair styling trends. - **Fashion Industry:** Creating bold fashion statements with accessories like the athletic sock bun. - **Social Media Industry:** Using social media platforms to share DIY hair styling tutorials and promote related products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hair Protecting Silk Scrunchies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-pillow-scrunchie.md) - [Zero-Waste Hair Ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fizzy-goblet.md) - [Inclusive Textured Hair Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gymshark.md) - [Sporty Wig Adhesives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-lace-bond-sport-edition.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Accessorized Styling Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-treat-sweet-to-sleek-treat.md) - [Mix-and-Match Hairstyling Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-chemistry.md) - [AI-Based Salon Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-corp.md) - [Grab-and-Go Hair Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restyling-hair-serum.md)