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Hello lovelies, this top knot is exactly what its name implies. A twist and then a knot. This is the hairspiration that I spotted last week Thursday and Friday. I drew inspiration from Suzaan Heynes sleek top knot at SA fashion week and Thandie Newton's side bun. This is definitely one of my favourite hairstyles because it adds a little chic to my look. It's easy to recreate if your hair is shoulder length or longer. But I added a little tip on how to create this look for shorter hair.
Here's how I created it:
1. Start by washing your hair. Leave your hair wet as your hair will be easier to work with wet and to achieve a sleek look. (That is if you have a thick volume/mass of hair). But if you have fine hair, you can skip this step and prep hair with a smooth down detangling cream or hairspray.
2. Start by pulling your hair into a sleek high ponytail. I chose a high side ponytail.
3. Twist it around itself.
4. Then pull the end through the bun. Secure with (bobby) pins.
5. You can leave 2 cm or more (depending on the length of your hair) of the loose end that is protruding through the bun as a high wisp of hair. This gives the hair the authenticity that it's a knot.
6. Finish with hairspray to hold the hair in place and keep the look sleek. Voila!
[Note: My hair was a little short so I could not leave a high wisp of hair]
Tip for shorter hair:
1. Start by washing your hair. Leave your hair wet as your hair will be easier to work with wet and to achieve a sleek look. (That is if you have a thick volume/mass of hair). But if you have fine hair, you can skip this step and prep hair with a smooth down detangling cream or hairspray.
2. Pull your hair into a sleek high ponytail.
3. Make a little bun/puff.
4. Then secure with a second elastic.
5. Keep look sleek by finishing off with hairspray.
6. Voila! You have a side bun.
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