Mrs. T’s Tips for Color Guard: Sock Bun Tutorial

Mrs. T | December 21, 2012 | 0 Comments

Mrs. T is back and this month she’s talkin’ HAIR!

Learn how to make a sock bun with volume in her 3rd video installment here on CGE.

Then go visit her at her blog www.colorguardblog.com.

Thanks again Mrs. T!

Tags: bun, DIY, Hair, hairstyles, mrs. t, sock bun, tutorial, video

Category: "DIY", Design, Hair and Make-Up, Mrs. T's Hair and Make-Up Tutorials, Performance, Regular Blog Features, Showmanship

About the Author (Author Profile)

Mrs. T is a color guard enthusiast who marches with the Govenaires Drum and Bugle Corps from St. Peter, MN. She’s always been involved in performing – plays, ballets, musicals, marching band, and drum corps. She brings years of experience in stage and performance hair and make-up applied for color guard situations. In addition to color guard, Mrs. T is a web marketing and design professional, and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Technical Communication. Check out her blog at www.colorguardblog.com.

What we’re hearing…

Hi! My name is Amber Sampson and I’m the color guard director for New Washington High School. This past fall we decided to use a tarp on the field and make our show a lot like an indoor show. Our program is one that just started competing within the past 5 years and because of our small budget we got a company to donate old billboards to us. We followed your directions and our tarp turned out amazing. […] THANK YOU so much for putting the directions on this website!!!

Amber Sampson, New Washington High School

After reading the wonderful comment that Catina Anderson wrote about my previous article I went and checked out the website that she referred to. Wow! What an awesome sight. You can find everything relating to colorguard from equipment use and maintenance, to performance tips and costuming. I would highly encourage you to give it a glance. It is called Color Guard Educator and Catina Anderson is the editor but it includes articles and discussion by many other knowledgeable individuals.

Laura Prior, "Music and Education: Everything from Marching Band to Madrigals"

I just wanted to take a second and thank you for this wonderful resource you have created. I have been teaching guard for over 13 years now, but it is so nice to get fresh ideas on things. I have found myself in the last few days printing off articles and posting them in my office and guard room for my students. The difference in their rehearsal etiquette has been tremendous just by reading them. It is truly refreshing as an educator to be able to draw upon such a valuable resource for b…

Ricardo Robinson, Director, McEachern HS Color Guard

For Fun!

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Catina Anderson | November 28, 2012 | 3 Comments

Custom DIY necklace

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Catina Anderson | November 16, 2012 | 0 Comments

Crochet Flag Ornament or Stuffed Toy

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Some Tips for Keeping the Youngun’s Engaged During Camp

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Rob Fox | December 4, 2012 | 1 Comment

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Britt Tisdale | November 29, 2012 | 6 Comments

Bus Pillows from Old Guard T-Shirts!

Bus Pillows from Old Guard T-Shirts!

Last month I promised a guard-themed craft or crochet project per month. I almost let November run away from me… but just under the wire I’m back with craft project #2! And this one I LOVE! Bus Pillows made from Upcycled Guard T-shirts with Crochet Edgings Before I start with the step-by-step let me just […]

Catina Anderson | November 28, 2012 | 3 Comments

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Catina Anderson | November 27, 2012 | 1 Comment