Beauty

Wear Your Hair Like This For Instant Cool

by Michelle Le

Scroll through your social media feeds and you’ll note there’s definitely a must “do” when it comes to hair! Yep, who would have thought that the careless just ‘hopping in the shower’ half top-knot is your key to nailing effortless chic! Mastered by a who's who of models and celebrities including Mary-Kate Olsen, Alexandra Spencer (below), it’s sure to become your go-to do too. Best bit? It looks even better with second day (read: dirty!) hair. Pass the dry shampoo!

How To Do A Half Topknot Hairstyle How To Do A Half Topknot Hairstyle Marykate Olsen
Credit: Pic Source (Left): Instagram user @4thandbleeker, Pic Source (Right): Instagram user @mkastyle
HAIR HOW-TO: ​The 4-Step Half Top-Knot

1. Take the top half of your hair to the back and secure it on the top of your head (the messier it looks the better).

How To Do A Half Top Knot

2. Plait your ponytail and secure it with a clear elastic band.

How To Do A Half Top Knot

3. Twist the plait into a circular motion until it forms into a bun and tie it with a hair tie.

How To Do A Half Top Knot

4. Use bobby pins to neaten any parts out of place and voila!

How To Do A Half Top Knot
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