How to create a messy top knot - step-by-step
Published
21st Jul 2012
by sophieh
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 |