To ask how do people wear their hair up in a ponytail or bun without looking like Miss Trunchbull??

I’ve cut my hair short now. But I used to use a Pony- o, which has a flat bendy copper centre. It gives your ponytail body and makes it look fuller as the ponytail is held wide and flat rather than in a tight circle.
also in e your hair is up. Pull the hair going in so it is slightly looser so it’s not slicked back against your head and looks softer

Twist it into a bun using a nice silk large scrunchie. Takes 10 seconds and looks like a proper hairstyle. Pony tails I find so hard

Thanks Miss Trunchbull.

Look.at Premier League footballers for inspiration with their man buns and their stylist designed pony tails.

Think Erling Haaland has the most beautiful silky blind hair ,and pony tail.

I'm afraid you either look like Miss Trunchbull or you don't. What a strange question.

My daughter (aged 5 going on 14!) has long thick curly hair that really should have it's own Fb page 😍 - most people's dreams but hard work for me as her Mum! We like to plait it (regular or Elsa style), or do a half up half down. On ladies (as opposed to children) I think a chignon or french braid won't ever look out of place!

The Trunchbull look comes about by scraping your hair straight back without going for lift and volume.

Step one - bend forward, head towards your knees with hair hanging vertically downwards. Brush it in that position until smooth.

Step two - Spinkle a tiny amount of got2b powderfull or similar volume boost powder onto your hands and run your hands through to the roots (head still upside down)

Step three - Stand up and toss your head back in one smooth movement. You will now look like you have been electrocuted. Now gently gather your hair back and smooth it to a slightly less dramatic size without pulling or brushing too vigorously, you want to retain a sensible amount of volume at this point.

Twist around into a spiral and clip into place - a barrette type hair clip is best for having a good firm hold without the scrape-back tension that createa the Trunchbull look.

Good grief

In fairness Miss Trunchbull had a very powerful vibe, fully connected to utility chic and had a real commitment to classroom discipline so I kind of admire her energy.
I would add that the line, ‘Your mummy’s a TWIT’ is iconic and please don’t pretend you have not longed to bellow it at least once in your life.

Lol, I just go with the "trunchbull" look. 🤣 My mum positively hates it when I wear my hair up. I see her point, I've got a horrible shaped head and a thick, short neck. My hair is lovely. Shiny, brown, thick wavy hair. It hides the above multitude of sins. But I simply cba, especially in hot weather. It gets scraped up into a bun, which i will now think of as "the trunchbull" 😆😆

I just look like miss Trunchbull. Not bothered. Oh well

I do a looser bun and big earrings to avoid this.

I have an undercut because my hair is so thick and this helps me stay cooler. The only trouble is that it looks terrible if I wear the rest of it up because the bun is pathetic. My secret weapon is a messy bun scrunchie. Chep enough on Amazon. Looks like a lot more effort was made that I am capable of doing. I do pull a little out at the front to frame my face.

The classism in this thread is awful

Good bone structure and/or make up. A chunky and make up free face will give you the full Miss T look.

I understand, I feel like fucking golum with my hair flat to my head 😂

Oi! Don’t diss Trunchbull, she’s a style icon!

It’s bitch bun round here- you don’t argue with them!

Overweight usually means a thick neck. Equates to Ms T. Slim, longer neck and you won’t be Ms T.

miss trench all is what comes to mind when I wear my hair in a bun, especially when I’m ina. grey sweatshirt. Also that little woman from the cartoon the Moomins.

If you scrap it back really tightly it can look quite harsh. If you can't soften it without it falling down or looking messy try this:

Split you hair into thirds . Put the back 2 thirds into a tight pony, keeping the third closest to your face loose. Once you've done that, sweep the last third around the existing pony but keep the hair looser. Like the picture.

I was always scared of looking like Jacie Mcqueen (the character, not the actor herself) so got a fringe. Doesn't help in the heat!

Miss Truncballs bun is reeeeally scraped back- don’t do this! I put mine higher on my head so you can see the hair, and pull out some tendrils to give it some life. Back comb first as well to avoid that scraped look!

Most days my hair gets put in a low (nape of the back) bun with a silk/satin scrunchie as I can’t be faffed to blow dry/ style it after washing - having to shampoo it virtually daily thanks to night sweats…..yay peri-fucking-menopause! 🙄

Sadly I’m not blessed with thick hair which always makes any up do look better, but thankfully I’m not yet suffering from any thinning. I usually go with a centre part to the crown and then the rest brushed back, but can also do an all the way centre part or fully brushed back, although this isn’t my preference as my stubborn baby hairs (that also happen to be grey and wiry) are determined to stuck out at a 90 degree angle from my forehead, regardless of any attempt to tame them with hairspray, styling cream, wax sticks etc.

I believe there are some products that are great for volume, adding texture etc but I have to be very careful with what I use as product can very quickly turn my hair greasy. As someone who has only ever had one updo I’ve properly loved (luckily the one on my wedding day!) I wish you luck figuring this out.