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Home • How-To

How to Master A Top Knot

Bunning is one of my favorite go-to styles. There are various buns that I’ll choose at any given time, but the bun-style that has grabbed my attention lately, is the top knot style. This style has been a hot trend lately. It’s sophisticated, chic and I love how quick and easy it is. You can dress it up for a night out or you can dress it down for a messy top knot look. Take a look and see how you can achieve this look.
By Hairlicious Inc. · Updated October 27, 2020
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Bunning is one of my favorite go-to styles. There are various buns that I’ll choose at any given time, but the bun-style that has grabbed my attention lately, is the top knot style. This style has been a hot trend lately. It’s sophisticated, chic and I love how quick and easy it is. You can dress it up for a night out or you can dress it down for a messy top knot look. Take a look and see how you can achieve this look.

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Moisturize and seal your hair. Thoroughly comb your hair ensuring there are no knots or tangles.

How to Master A Top Knot
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Gather all of your hair to the top of your head (where you want the bun to be placed i.e. crown region) and secure your hair with a ponytail holder. Make sure it’s not too tight.

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Step 3

Take your hair in the ponytail and split it in two.

How to Master A Top Knot
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Step 4

Begin to do a loose two-strand twist with your hair.

How to Master A Top Knot
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Step 5

Wrap the twist around the ponytail holder (clockwise) to form a bun. Secure the bun with a few bobby pins to ensure it does not unravel.

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Step 6

Go over your hair with a 100% Boar Bristle Brush so your hair and edges are smooth and in tack!

How to Master A Top Knot