How to: Create a Top Knot

Some of you may have noticed that lately i've been sporting the top knot look, and i've had quite a lot of people asking me how I do it, so this is my first little blog tutorial and i hope you enjoy it! Please leave me your thoughts below.
So to begin with, i'd just like to point out that I learnt how to do the basics of this top knot from Kate's youtube video, so you may want to give that a little look and i'll try to explain it in photos :)

So first up, the obvious. If you want to add volume to your hair which is really good for when you want a big fluffy topknot, use products like volumising shampoo when you're washing your hair. I currently use the Philip Kingsley elasticizer followed by Herbal essences or whatever else is in the bathroom. Next, i tend to blow-dry my hair upside-down because i find that really helps to make my hair stay big and full of life.

Next, with your fingers, tease your hair into a high pony tail. If you have short hair use bobby pins to clip in loose ends. Next, back comb the hair in the pony tail, especially if it's short because this will give the illusion that you have lots of long, volumous hair.

Next spread the pony tail out over your head and choose a strand about 1-2cm thick to begin with.

Now for the tricky bit. Get some bobby pins handy and fold over the strand of hair, pinning it near the base of the pony tail. This creates a sort of loop, bear in mind, top knots are supposed to look effortless so keep it loose and messy, don't try and make it perfect.

Continue creating loops all around the ponytail until you have the look you're happy with and spritz on the hairspray!

This is such a fun and easy style to create for the day time, and if you're going somewhere special you can add flowers or a headscarf for more detail. 

Let me know if you try this out and leave your feedback on this tutorial! 

Lots of love xo

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