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2010The Simple Gibson Tuck
I’ve received a lot of compliments on this easy rendition of the once popular Edwardian hairstyle, and I keep thinking to myself that Victorian is in right now and I should share this simple style. But it wasn’t until a make up artist stopped me in a coffee shop in Traverse City asking me how that I finally put my foot down. As soon as I get back from Ireland, I thought. Well today it’s snowing up a storm outside and I don’t have everything I need to bake the muffins I wanted, so here we are! These photos aren’t the greatest display of the Simple Gibson because I didn’t have a mirror and I’m SO picky that I wanted the photos of the hair to match the video, so I took them right after the video. The look is a lot cleaner when you have a mirror.
What You Need
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★ comb
★ hair tie (it doesn’t really matter what color)
★ bobby pins
★ roller (optional)
What You Do
Pull your hair into a ponytail. You can make it high, semi-high, or low, as this looks great in all three. (I’ve tried them all!) Next you’ll want to gently pull on the ponytail, almost as if you were going to take it out, and then take your finger and wiggle a gap into your ponytail (in between your scalp and the hair tie) making a sizable nest. Twist your ponytail around your finger with one hand and then roll it up into the neat little nest you made. Now this part can be tricky: keep rolling it up until your ponytail holder can be tucked flush against your scalp and then use the bobby pins to pin your hair tie against your scalp, keeping the style in place. It’s important that you pin the hair tie because not only will it keep the look in place, but it will hide your hair tie all together. Pretty awesome, I’d say.
Using A Roller
Using a roller instead of your finger is also an option. It’s good to use a roller if you’re trying this look with shorter hair, or you have lots of layers and you don’t want them falling all over the place, or you have really fine hair and it’s hard to roll it. What it does is fattens the bun and really makes it stick out, so if you have shorter hair, this will make it look fuller.
It’s definitely handy, but be careful, because I’ve found that sometimes it’s hard to unroll it without your hair getting stuck all over the place. I’ll probably end up getting a smooth roller because sometimes I love that fat tuck look.
Sorry the video is hazy and slightly out of focus. I’m still getting used to the video options on the new camera! (Also, if the video is for some reason blocked in your country you should be able to view it with an alternate soundtrack here on YouTube.)
Update: I’ve decided that the Gibson Tuck is way more fun with shorter hair.
My hair is just brushing my collarbone in this photo and it tucked beautifully! So those of you worried about this look with shorter hair, don’t. =)
Alice
I love this style, i just did it then and it is surprisingly secure. Thankyou for sharing it! I do a similar style but instead of twisting the hair, i feed it all through the gap between the hair tie and scalp for a cute twisted pony tail. I have fallen in love with this stlye now thanks for the post
Sara
I love that style too! Question for you, when I do that the ponytail holder shows a bit on the bottom. Not that it’s the end of the world, but I’ve been trying to find a way to tuck it in or to hide it, do you happen to have a trick that does that when you pull it through?
Alice
i have the same problem but i have brown hair that i can match the hair tie to so it is less visible. I sometimes do it quite loosly and then tighten the ponypail again when i have pulled the hair through which helps or i tie a ribbon over it
Rebecca
Wow! your hair color is gorgeous! If you found new similar color plzzzzzzz share it with me!
Kristy Bassett
Hi Sara
Thankyou for your hair tutorials.
I especialy love the Gibson tuck tutorial. As a Hairdresser of 15 years I love to be inspired by simple styles that look so efective. Ill be sure to be using this one and keeping my eye out for future hair posts.
Big thanks K
Tanja
I love this! Thanks for the tutorial! How did you do the short-version? This looks really great. xx Tanja
Sara
Hi Tanja, I did the exact same thing for the shorter version, except I had layers falling out so I just bobby pinned the layers back into the “nest” until they all stayed. It’s what gives it that wrapping hair over itself look!
Libby
Thank you! Finally an updo that *actually suits me!* I am so glad Frankie linked me to this blog. It’s brilliant!
Sara
I feel the same way about it! I feel like it’s refined and elegant but I can wear it every day, I’m so glad you like it too. Thanks so much for visiting. =)
Renee
What Caroline said. Thank you! Definitely more videos please!
Sara
Hi Renee, to be honest I wasn’t even sure about posting this hairstyle because it was “too easy”. To be honest I’m no hair whiz and I worry that everything I’d post would be “too boring”. Is there anything in particular you’d like to see? (More easy everyday styles or everyday updos?)
Amelia Rhea
I’ve never really known how to pin hair the way you do. What kind of pins do you use? Also, this was really simple to follow!!! I gotta try it
Sara
I’m using plain straight bobby pins and all I am doing is opening it slightly and then sliding it against my head so that it gets the pony tail in between each metal bar. A few of those and it’s tight and the ponytail band is hidden!
Caroline
I have never in my life been able to do a thing with my hair (I can put it in a ponytail or bun. I can’t even braid it) but your video had my putting my hair in a Gibson tuck in 5 minutes flat! I love it – definitely make more videos like this one
Andrea Phillips
Love, love love the easy style. Thanks so much. Just did it in the bathroom at work and it looks so elegant and difficult.
Christa
This is so very pretty! I just love it!
Nikki
Hi there!
I just found your blog via http://pinkpixiepants.blogspot.com/, and I absolutely love it!
This gibson tuck is gorgeous – I’m definitely going to give this a try!
x
Lorna
Thank you for posting this with the video! I just tried it and it looks a little wonky, but with some practice I should have it down in no time! I have tight, corkscrew curls and very foofy hair, but with some extra pins and holding spray it looks awesome. Love your blog as well.
Chelsea
A great tutorial
Your hair colour is beautiful.
Desiree Fawn
Oh gosh, shared this fab style on my blog last night and people are flipping over it! Thanks for the serious fall hairstyle inspiration!
http://www.sofawned.com/2011/09/gibson-tuck.html
Sara
Thanks so much Desiree! I’m checking out your blog right now but it looks like you live in Ontario! So do we! =)
Jess
I love this hairstyle so much! Found it a few months ago and it’s been used to disguise messy hair days ever since, such a saviour!
I’ve been meaning to comment before now, but I just re-discovered your blog after forgetting to bookmark. Definitely want to purchase your photoshop actions at some point, too.
Anyway, I read above that you were looking for a hair dye to do this one justice, I was wondering if you’d found one? I’ve been wanting to dye my hair this colour for a while and between deliberating whether it would suit me and whether or not to trust a hairdresser, it’s so tempting just buy some some dye and take the plunge!
Sorry for the rambling comment, by the way and keep up the amazing blog!
Tereza
Love it so much! thank you for sharing, I am totally doing this to my hair today
Lucy
I’m so trying this as soon as possible. You have no idea how badly I need more updo’s for my long hair that is always in my way. (Sick and tired of the braid.) THANK YOU!
VeraVenus
Great hairstyle idea, thanks for posting it . Perfect for the ‘hairstyle challenged ‘ as I often am.
Also, lovely photography and site!
Bookmarked so I can come back and buy your PS Actions at a later date…
Steph
This is amazing. I’m the most useless person with hair-related things, but I think that even I might have a shot of making this work. Thank you!
Hannah Rebekah
That is such a cute hairstyle! I have got to try it sometime! Can you tell me what song that was that you had playing? I loved it too! haha
~Hannah Rebekah
Elle Croft
This is amazingly simple, yet so elegant! I’m going to try this tomorrow. Thanks for posting the tutorial!! x
Dina
I too came across this post from pinterest and had problems with the video. I tried finding it on youtube but it still says its blocked. Any other way to view it? I’m so curious to see it to try the hairstyle!
Sara
It’s so weird that it’s blocked. Perhaps because of the music clip I am using? (Shouldn’t be happening because it’s Fair Use, but YouTube is just awful like that sometimes.)
I’ve Audioswapped the track so you should be able to watch it now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebg9OX9Il-I
Natalie Heather
I just tried the Gibson Tuck (I’ve had this page open for days, meaning to try it) and I love it! Mine turned out a little messy, but still super cute and a really nice change from my usual bun. Hopefully I’ll be able to improve over time. Thanks for the great photos and video. You’re the best!
Anneliese
Fabulous! I am excited to try this! I think it might actually work. I have very thick hair, which is also currently long, but I think the “nest” combined with bobby pinned elastic just might do the trick! Thank you.
Gina
Just found my new hairstyle
Thank you!
I have VERY long hair, almost to my waist at its longest and it is layered too AND wavy/curly so I was a bit skeptical that this would work for me but it did!
Granted I didnt brush my hair before attempting it or use a comb after the pins were in or use proper bobby pins (I used 3 slide pins) but it looks fantastic, took me two minutes to do and only 3 pins!
THANK YOU!
keri
I found your blog through pinterest and was hoping to be able to video and repin to share with more people, but flikr says that the video is private and I don’t have permission to view it. Do you know how I could see it?
Sara
Hi Keri, it’s private on my flickr stream but it allows me to embed it. There is a public version of the video on YouTube that you can pin on Pinterest. =)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebg9OX9Il-I
(Thanks for sharing me!)
Adrienne
I love this hairstyle! So chic and simple. One question though: I have very wavy hair and every time I try this style the sides end up all poofed out. Any suggestions on what I’m doing wrong? (Or if this maybe isn’t the best style for lighter, curlier hair?)
Sara
Thanks, Adrienne! I’m not sure what you mean by the sides poofing out, I know that they stick out a bit for me, but perhaps you mean they stick out too much? I have worn this style with my hair curled and I love the way it looks- so I’m not sure. Try separating your hair into two part and twisting them close to your head before putting them into the ponytail. Then continue as normal but at the very end use a comb to bring the center together (like I do in the video) so you can’t see the separation.
Georgina Freeborn
Really sweet style, perfect for keeping hair off your neck in the summer x
Rebecca
I have just bookmarked this fabulous tutorial, I can’t wait to give it a try once my hair grows a little bit longer. Lovely!
Kelley
I just had to say you’re awesome b/c you like this style of hair, and your favorite color is orange…and so is mine!
Sara
Haha, thanks Kelley!
Laura
I love the music in your Gibson tuck video. I was wondering what it is! Its just as beautiful as the hair style.
If you could e-mail me back what the song is, that would be amazing. Thank you so much!
-Laura
Laura
ugh, if you would be so kind as to delete my comment, so my e-mail address isnt up for everyone to see, that would also be cool. haha I had no idea this was going to be posted in a public comments section!
Sara
No problem, Laura! I removed your email address and the song is “Triumphant” by Röyksopp.
Melody
LOVE this look and I love the video, you show so clearly how to do it!
Laura bear
Wow… lovelove everything about this. And you hair.. oh your hair is simply gorgeous.
suzzie
This is amazing! I am going to try it tonight! lol.
Amber
I may have been the last to find this video you put up but I am SO thankful I did! I’m growing out my hair for the first time in a long time and I’m really loving being able to do things with my hair. I love this ‘do – thanks for the pictures & videos! Can’t wait to try it tomorrow.
Sarah AJ
Oh, I love this! I’m pretty much a ponytail girl, but this I can handle. Thanks for the tutorial!
Rosemary
Wow that is so easy and it looks fantastic. I can’t wait to try it.
Katie
Hi, I saw your post on Casey’s Elegant Musings. What a beautiful and EASY hairstyle. I tried it out as soon as I saw this, and less than one minute I was out the door! I do have to admit that I worry I look a little bit “church-lady”-ish. Hopefully nobody else has that image, because this is so cute!
alena
I love that it takes so little time and so few pins! That is great, thanks for sharing!
Walpurgis and May Day weekend
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Holly G.
I have to go to an army formal in a week, and this is perfect! One question—do you think this would work with flat-ironed hair? It’s usually the only way I can tame the frizz of my wavy hair.
Sara
I don’t see why not! If it falls out too much because it’s too smooth, try using a roller! But honestly I think it should be fine! Good luck and have fun at the formal!
cendanas
this is a really good video. what song is playing?
Sara
Röyksopp’s “Triumphant” =)
Holly
Adorable! Is that your natural haircolor – or if it is colored – what is your coloring information? That is one of the most gorgeously, vibrant hues of red I’ve ever seen!!!
Sara
Hi Holly, unfortunately my color was just discontinued last month. The entire line is gone. =(
I am in the process of finding a new color that does this one justice and as soon as I find it, I’ll email you and let you know!
ss
A very interesting hairstyle that got me immediately rivetted
With my shot hair i think i can pull this off and what a style it will be in India:)
Sara
I’m so glad you like it! It’s so easy and really quite elegant at the same time. I currently have shorter hair right now (it just brushes my collar bone) and I actually like the way it looks better! I’m sure it will look lovely on you.
sammi
Love it! What a neat trick. Love your blog.
Sarah Nice
Um. I’m going to grow my hair out just so I can do this. And then I’m going to work on finding some Victorian boots to match.
Shay
love this so much! thanks for the video, that really helped!
you have beautiful hair and this is a great hair style! i’m definitely sharing this on my tumblr!!
thanks!!
Sara
You’re quite welcome! And thanks for the feature on your tumblr! You have some other nice photographs on there as well and I’m thrilled to be included.
Kim
Oh NICE! I wear my hair in inverted ponytails all the time and never thought to not pull it all the way through. I’m gonna have to try this on my next day off.
Also, so excited to see some video action in your post! I’ve been dying for it since you got your new camera.
Kym
If only my hair would grow that long! I love how beautiful it looks on you sweetheart!
Dani
LOVE IT. My hair is probably way too short to try that, but I am going to attempt it anyway. Maybe I’ll come up with something else in the process that suits my length.
Thanks for the post!