spotted: how to make the not so perfect top knot.

Friday, December 27, 2013

I have never been all that adventurous when it comes to my hair. That's a total lie, I will change the color, cut and bang length at the drop of a hat. However, when it comes to styling.... I tend to take the safe route and just blow dry. Nothing too complicated. So when I first saw this knot demonstrated I was incredibly intimidated, but it definitely is not as hard as it looks. Y'all, this literally takes about 7 minutes. Hello. Easy.

Step one: if you don't have a teasing comb go out to Sally's Beauty and shell out $3 and you won't be sorry. I start by teasing the front section so that my pony has some body. 

Step two: pull hair up in a high pony. Make sure the front section you just teased is still got some life to it! Grab a pony holder and get to work, doesn't really matter what color the hair tie is. You won't see it! 

Step three: tease the heck out of the pony. I like to grab smaller sections of hair, since mine is quite thick. It really takes some playing around to get it right for your hair. 

Step four: tame the pony. Just kind of squish it with your hands to make it not so unruly. I promise, when you're done teasing it will literally. Be all over the place! 

Step five: wrap hair around the base of the pony. Simple enough. If it doesn't look just right, don't worry. We have yet to bobby. 

Step six: bobby pins. Little tip I just learned from Pinterest (obvi) is the way a bobby pin is supposed to go in the hair. It's all about the bumpy side DOWN. Use as many as you need. This is how I make the wrapped hair really look like a bun. When in doubt, stick a pin. 

Step seven: I like to then pull the sides a little, keeping with that non-perfect look. 

Step eight: HAIRSPRAY. Make sure that suckers not movin. 

Step nine: TADA. Take a minute to admire your handy work. 

Tools: Teasing comb. DryBar Hairspray. Hair tie. Bobby pins. 

If you aren't thinking, HELLO New Year's Eve hair, you are a crazy person. Beyond easy and simple, but chic. Slap on a red lip and you're golden. 



8 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing! Your hair looks adorable! I will have to try this...I'm always looking for easy styles for workdays!

    Simply Cydney

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    1. Sweet!! It is seriously the easiest thing ever! Love! xo

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  2. Great tutorial! My hair always looks so thin when I try the top knot and I'm pretty sure it's because I'm not teasing - such a good idea!

    How do you like the Dry Bar hair products??

    Jen
    http://www.comfortably-chic.com

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    1. Yes!! The teasing should help...mine definitely gets a lot of volume from it!!

      I have always been a fan of drybar and their products do not disappoint! The dry shampoo and the hairspray are like heaven (and smell AMAZING)!!!

      xo

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  3. I LOVE THIS!!! Who knew about the bobby pin bumpy side down??? I cannot wait to try mine again to see if it works better! Thanks!

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    1. Thank goodness for Pinterest!! It makes complete sense and literally works so much better! Did you try it yet!? xo

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