Braided Chinese bun variation

Usually when I put the stick for a braided Chinese bun through, I put it around base of skull-height. 

But what if I placed it higher?
In the theory, that should "force" the bun to go more round, go higher to get around the base of the braids and the stick.

The effect wasn't that dramatic, but I think I see a difference.

It also exposed the hairstick more because the braids weren't wrapped as tightly around it.

It did flatten and "heighten" the bun some. I could especially tell from the front.
Not the last time I do this!