Top of the knots

At last!

My hair is long enough for the top knot.

It honestly feels like it has taken an age for my hair to get to a decent length to do anything with it. I had gone for a bobbed style about a year and a half ago (maybe more) which was nice at first but I assumed it would grow out in no time. I was wrong, at one point it even felt like my hair was getting shorter!! Frustration kicked in.

Through the summer, I managed to plait my hair which felt like a real accomplishment and meant I could do some cooler, interesting things with my hair.

I also managed to perfect candyfloss hair - basically backcombing all over and pinning up every which way.

It was a joyous day however, when I managed to lift my hair to the top of my head and pin in a loose bun.

Once the hairstyle of chavs, about a year or so ago it made a bit of a comeback in a more sophisticated guise. Both casual and chic, the top knot can be worn loose, messy, tight or slick. Even Nicole Ritchie opted for this style on her wedding day - which looked utterly stunning. That dress! :)

This is how I achieve the look.

• Wash and Condition hair


• Towel dry


• Add mousse (Charles Worthington) to the roots and an anti frizz serum(John Frieda or Sammi) to the ends of my hair.


• Blow dry and run through with straighteners if desired


• Brush hair through and pull up to the top of your head and secure with a band. You are probably best not to be too neat with this regardless of how you want the end result to look


• Twist the ends leftover into a bun/knot shape and secure with bobby pins


• Hair spray to keep in place.


• For a neat look, apply hairspray or extra bobby pins to any stray hairs, for a messy look, rough up the bun with your fingers or only loosely insert the bobby pins.


• Voila!
  

I mostly wear my hair in a top knot in a more casual setting as it keeps my hair out of the way while still looking a l'il bit glam and doesn't detract from clothes or make up but I also wear it for nights out when it helps to calm down a glam outfit adding a quirky touch to it. It creates a more laid back vibe when dressed up for a night out.

What hair trends do you like at the moment?

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