How to create a messy top knot - step-by-step

From the catwalk to the high street, the top knot has become one of the must-have looks of this decade. Aaron Carlo of Headmasters, London, showcases how you can create this top knot with a messy undone finish that is perfect for festivals or the beach.

Step One: Prep the hair with L'Oréal Professionnel Tecni Art Pli and blow-dry upwards towards the crown.	Step Two: Pull the hair into a tight ponytail on top of the head using a pintail comb. This will ensure hair is super smooth and secure. To make the look Autumn/Winter 2012, place the ponytail to one side.
Step Three: Smooth Mythic Oil onto the lengths and ends to add gloss, then twist the hair back on itself around the base.	Step Four: Secure with pins leaving the ends loose to one side.
Step Five: Mist salt spray over the ends to add contrast with the rest of the hair.	Finished Look

  Hair by Aaron Carlo at Headmasters, London Make-up: Mel Kyle Styling: Laura Hinton Photographs: John Booth More hairdressing how-tos

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