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Let’s get back to the premise of this whole blog – a 30 something mom who just wants a space to talk style and life. I would be lying if I told you that my hair is freshly washed, dried and curled everyday. Ain’t nobody got time for that, am I right? Many days you can find me rocking a top knot (or what I like to call a mom bun). Actually, chances are that if you see me rocking a top knot, its day 3 hair…or I just didn’t have time to brush it (mom truth!) The top knot has saved my life because it is a totally acceptable hair style, super cute AND actually really easy.
I’m breaking it down for you step by step on How To Top Knot and rock that mom bun!
The best way to start is with day old hair. It doesn’t matter if it was curled or straightened, just brush your hair out to get it tangle free. If you need a little more grit or hold to your hair, spray in some dry shampoo ( I like this one!) and work it into the roots and the ends. Pull your hair into a high pony (I like it at the top on my head), smoothing out the bumps and securing with an elastic.
Once I get the pony where I want it, I pull out some strands around my face and loosen the hair around the crown of my head. That gives it more of a messy look.
You are going to wrap your hair around the elastic (I keep my finger in the centre so it’s like a donut). Don’t worry about twisting or teasing your hair, when you start to pull it around it will fall into place. This part I do slow. When you get to the back of your pony place your first bobby pin just at the base of your knot.
With the first pin holding your knot in place, keep wrapping the hair around. When you get to the front, place another bobby pin at the base of the knot. Keep doing this until you reach the end of your hair.
Your top knot will look different every time, but for the most part I end up with a bun that looks like it has a ribbon wrapped around the base.
You will have crazy strands and flyaways! Don’t worry! Just grab a bobby pin and tuck them in. A little hair spray to finish it off will keep everything in place.
XO
Katrina Gwen Rose
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Your bun is the cutest! And I’m loving these frames on you, btw. 🙂
-Ashley
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Thanks Ashley!! Sometimes I feel like an old lady with my reading glasses but with being on computers all day my eyes just need the break. I loved picking out fun cute frames!
xo
You and your top knot are the cutest!! Mine never looks nearly this cute!
Brooke
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Aw thanks Brooke! It took some practice to figure out what worked!
xo
I can always use tips on a well-done top-knot, especially now that my hair is quite long again. You are rocking that top-knot and your cute glasses. I also love your graphic tee, Katrina. =)
Welcome by and join my special Celebration Thursday Moda linkup today! It is a good one, plus I think you’d like my look today. 😉 Also, come join our new linkup this Sunday, it will be fun! Thank you and have a great weekend! Ada =)
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Thank so much Ada! I am excited to check out your link up and can’t wait to get some serious style inspo from all you amazing ladies!
xo
Girl you are gorgeous! I love your lipstick and your hairstyle is so fun and cute!
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You know how to make a girl feel good! You are so sweet. I love a fun lipstick – I always feel more pulled together even if I am rocking a simple tee and jeans!
xo
Love this so much! I’m a total disaster when it comes to my hair – I never know what to do with it. I’m definitely going to try this – thanks so much for the step by step. You look adorable!
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Let me know how it goes!! It took me a bit to go from messy bun to fine tuned top knot but I found this to be the easiest steps!
xo
I love these messy topknots! My hair is not long enough to do this. I really love your t-shirt too! So true!
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Thanks Amy! I love a half top knot with short hair – such a fun way to add a little style!
xo
Great tutorial! I definitely rock the top knot on the regular for my day 3 hair too! I am loving those glasses by the way!
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Thanks Laura! The top knot is always my go to!
xo
You’re hair is so beautiful! I love top knots or messy buns, just comfy and chic. But I need to grow my hair…
Xo, Sara
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I love doing a half top knot with short hair. It looks so cute!
xo
Cute post.
xx
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Thanks Zorica! xo
I love the statement on your shirt. Mom bun is a nice hair do to rock easily. It is simple to do but it has a stunning result.
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Thanks Katya! The mom bun makes my life SO much easier and totally changes bad hair days!
xo
Very cute top knot, perfect for anyone in a hurry especially moms!
~xo Sheree
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Thanks Sheree! It has saved my life as a mom and made drab days more acceptable!
xo