We have been noticing a big trend recently in the celeb world of fashion and hair in the last couple of weeks. Nearly everyone is wearing maxi dresses and to complement them we’re either seeing ‘updone updos’ or ‘top knot’ hairstyles! And the great thing about them is that you can do them yourself…

The top knot (when done right) can look very effective and really enhance eye make up and show off high cheekbones. They have been spotted on Nicky Hilton, Sarah Jessica Parker and Whitney Port.

 There are many ways to wear this top knot, whether you have a fringe or keep some bits of your hair down or prefer keeping your hair completely of your face this look can be adapted to suit all. To get this style to look done, start by blow drying you hair smooth with a Tigi Catwalk Sleek Mystique Blow out Balm to get gloss and shine on the hair, then with a paddle brush smooth it through eventually getting it into a high ponytail (the higher the better) so it is sitting on the top of your head, then tightly wrap the hair around the hairband to create a bun effect, and secure it in with curby grips. Use a firm hairspray like Tigi Bed Head Materpiece and a shine spray Tigi S Factor Shiny Happy People to keep the hair looking sleek. Like Gemma Arterton:

For more of a causual look the same technique is applied, instead of wrapping the hair round tightly do it more loose to get more of a scruffy look. Also by waving/curling the hair with straighteners first, can make this updo a lot more casual and summery and pulling a few bits down around the face so it doesn’t look so harsh can be very effective as well.

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