Courtesy of Hairs How magazine
Striking Top Knot
The Art of Dressing Long Hair
For an edgy and individual look follow the steps below to create a style that will most definitely turn heads!
1
Before
Before
2
Use paddle brush to dry hair, brushing continuously as you dry for a smooth finish
Use paddle brush to dry hair, brushing continuously as you dry for a smooth finish
3
Straighten hair section by section, using straightening irons
Straighten hair section by section, using straightening irons
4
Smooth serum through the outer layers of hair to banish any flyaway ends
Smooth serum through the outer layers of hair to banish any flyaway ends
5
Brush hair forward from crown
Brush hair forward from crown
6
Smooth hair into a slightly offset pony tail at hairline
Smooth hair into a slightly offset pony tail at hairline
7
Clasp hair in hand, twist clockwise and secure base of the twist
Clasp hair in hand, twist clockwise and secure base of the twist
8
Secure with grip at base of the twist
Secure with grip at base of the twist
9
Secure hair
Secure hair
10
Backcomb ponytail from midlengths towards roots
Backcomb ponytail from midlengths towards roots
11
Fold over holding ends with hand
Fold over holding ends with hand
12
Tuck in ends and secure with grips
Tuck in ends and secure with grips
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