Top Knot Time!

I like to wear my hair on top of my head. A lot {as seen in most of the pictures I end up posting of myself}. So today {at the request of some lovely readers}, I thought I'd show you how I create my Pebbles-esque top knot. 

It's really quite simple and requires very little effort {which is probably why I love it so much}, but I must admit it's not completely original. 

I first learned how to do this from Sydney {yes, she personally taught me herself... in a video tutorial, I mean}, way back before she had her own website {I think she had a blogger blog then}, but I'm pretty sure she removed her tutorials when she switched over. 

So, since I can't direct you to her much-better video tutorial, I'll just show you myself. The old-fashioned way... with pictures. By the way, don't you love how I'm talking about Sydney like we're bffs? We pretty much are. Even though she doesn't know I exist... minor detail.

Also, I hijacked my husband's office in these pictures, so excuse the geeky decor. :) Love you husband! 

Anywho, on to the tutorial... 

What you need:

Dirty Hair

Dry Shampoo {not necessarily a need, but I like to keep it around}

1 Hair-tie

Several Bobby Pins

Hair Spray

Step 1:

Brush your hair out. If using dry shampoo, spray it all over and brush through again after a couple minutes. I'm actually using third-day hair in this tutorial, though I usually prefer to wash my hair every-other day... my hair is so thin and fine it does next to nothing on the day I wash it. Blah.

Step 2:

 Put your hair in a ponytail on top of your head. I typically use a brush to keep my hair smooth because my scalp usually shows when I have bumps {fine and thin hair, remember?}, but if you have thicker hair, the bumps usually give it character and make it seem more casual.

Step 3:

With a fine-toothed comb {or whatever you prefer} rat that sucker up! I usually divide my ponytail into 3-4 sections to do this. The bigger the better, baby!

Step 4:

Slightly smooth out one side {this will be the the visible part that you don't want to look like a hot mess... I usually do the right} and start swooping your hair around the center of the ponytail {again, I usually go right to left}. 

Step 5:

Use about 4-5 bobby pins to secure the bun to the top of your head... it doesn't have to be completely perfect, just secure.

Step 6: 

Now that your bun is secure, use however many bobby pins are necessary to smooth out, shape, and perfect the bun. I have layers {and I'm a perfectionist}, so I usually end up using about 10 bobby pins total. When you're happy with the look, spray, spray, spray. Hairspray is your friend... especially if you're like me and live in a place where the wind is the devil. :)

Have fun rockin' your top knots this weekend ladies! And if someone does happen to refer to you as Pebbles, try not to act like Bam Bam!