How to Make the Perfect Top Knot

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Top knots are the hot hairstyle of the moment, some like them neat and ballerina-like, some like them messy and spontaneous. But however you like your top knot bun, it's not super easy to do, especially for someone lacking hairstyling skills like myself.

I'd seen this a few times before, but this weekend I finally splurged and spent $6 on the Conair bun maker at CVS. (Available here at Ulta too.)


In the box is a net-like scrunchie, wide bobby pins and an elastic. That's literally all you need. You put your hair in a ponytail with the elastic, then slide the scrunchie on. Then loop your ponytail around and through the scrunchie until the scrunchie is covered on all sides. Then pin it to secure the hair and add hair spray to hold it. 


I tried it out for the first time today. How did I do?




What's your favorite hair accessory?


-Lauren


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Posted by Lauren at 6:00 AM

13 comments:

  1. LaurenDecember 19, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    I've been rocking sock buns waaaay to often lately. I love how they look put together, but take only moments to create! Love your messy bun!

    Fizz and Frosting

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  2. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    I love this chic look. It's definitely my go-to. So easy and cute!

    xo
    Kelsey
    http://thekelseywolfeblog.wordpress.com

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  3. Jaime @ La vie...J'aimeDecember 19, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    you rock it! wish my hair was all long enough.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Oooh, I love this! I might have to take a trip to my local ulta and check this out. Just hope my hair is long enough! Your top knot looks great!

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  5. McKenna RyanDecember 19, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I love this! I have never been able to do a suck bun but maybe with this it will work. xx. McKenna Lou
    www.lynnandlou.blogspot.com

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  6. Amy {Cupcakes+Couture}December 19, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    i've never tried these bun makers but your hair looks awesome! i love a good top knot!
    xoamy
    www.cupcakesncouture.com

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  7. The Plaid PrincessDecember 19, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Looks amazing on you!! I normally just throw mine up in a top knot without a sock bun but this looks great

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  8. Lynette MarieDecember 19, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Haha wow... this is so much better and smarter than the sock I currently have in my hair to make my bun big. ;)

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  9. DenisaDecember 19, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    I have never tried it. But looks good. Would you like to follow eaqch other via bloglovin? Have a nice day.

    http://www.fashiondenis.com/

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  10. Allison McGregorDecember 19, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Cute!

    Urban outfittters has a great sock bun aid for only 6 bucks!
    I love mine!

    http://two-leaf-clover.com

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  11. Holly Foxen Wells of Glamour MashDecember 19, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    NICE! I really think you pulled it off girl! I stink at making buns! Might need to try this out!

    xx
    Holly Foxen Wells
    GlamourMash

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  12. Bree TheUrbanUmbrellaDecember 19, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    I have this! It's like a weird donut right? Works amazingly!

    xoxo Bree
    The Urban Umbrella
    http://www.theurbanumbrella.com

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  13. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    It looks easy =) Makes me wish I had long hair ;)
    http://thirtysomethingchic.wordpress.com/

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