What the bead string looks like after you've stitched it onto an elastic.  If you don't want to sew it, or crochet it on, you can just tie loops of the embroidery floss around the bead strand.  You will need to sew a hem in the end of the cloth on the bead strand however, or it will start to unravel.  Buy beads, floss and elastics that all match each other as in the black one  left and right
Crocheted bun cover
If you already know how to crochet, you can make a bun cover like this in 20 minutes. Simply crochet a chain (4 stitches), hook it to itself to make a circle, then double crochet around the circle.  When the circle is complete, connect the ends and chain upwards 3, then start again.  This one is made by leaving no spaces between double crochets on the first circle, chain stitching spaces between them in the 2nd circle, then no spaces between in any circle after that.  To end it you just work the last row around a ponytail elastic as your going.  The elastic won't be tight around your bun, just resting under it, so shouldn't hurt your hair. It's just to hold it on easily and help keep it's shape.  You can also stick a couple of bobby pins through the elastic to help make sure it stays on.
Above the black one.  They also look great dangling out from under a french twist!
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How to make concord clip bottoms hair safe
How to do a french twist
Easy styles for longer hair
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