The Barbarella Hair team love the Top Knot and I have been watching them perfect it so I can share with you  how to tie the perfect top knot. This is an edgy updo that is easy to create and will add a touch of elegance day or night!

My paws are not best suited to this technique so I asked Sophie to explain how she creates the perfect Top Knot look, here’s her step-by-step guide:

Top knot hair style

1. Start by pulling your hair into a slicked back, high ponytail.

2. If you have naturally thick and wavy hair, skip to step 3. If not, split your pontail into three or four parts and tease it gently at the base just to get a little extra volume. Then pull all the hair back together into one messy looking ponytail.

3. Divide your hair into two parts and begin winding them around each other from the base of the ponytail, then wrap everything around the elastic. Feel free to get creative!

[gn_spoiler title=”Click here for a messier bun: ” open=”0″ style=”1″]Wind the hair in different directions, stopping midway through the ponytail and switching directions. Fold left over pieces of hair over each other and let the hair fall where it may. (See Elizabeth Olsen)[/gn_spoiler]
[gn_spoiler title=”Click here for a cleaner bun: ” open=”0″ style=”1″]Wind two sections of the ponytail around each other all the way to the end, then wrap the whole thing neatly around the ponytail holder like a ballerina bun. (see Kate Bosworth)[/gn_spoiler]

4. Use hairpins to secure your knot. Start by pinning the base of the bun to keep it in place, then pin fly-aways or loose ends in place.

5. Finish off with a bit of spray to keep everything in place.

Et voila, you will have your very own edgy Top Knot bun.

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Bruno. Woof x