4 Cute Top Knot Hairstyles, Half Up Bun Tutorials

The popular and trendy half "top knot" is a cute and easy hairstyle for school, work, casual activities, dates, or even more formal occasions. For today's video tutorial we show 4 fun variations.

All of these half up hairstyles are "mix and match" meaning the pulled back front section can be matched up with any type of bun.  (Braided, twisted, messy buns, donut buns, etc.)

4 Half Top Knot Hairstyles, Video Tutorials: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)



Although half up bun hairstyles have been a popular among teens and preteens, these styles would also be great for women and little girls.... and maybe even guys (the man bun!)

*Hairstyles included in this video tutorial:

Hairstyle #1 - French braid with braided bun.

Hairstyle #2 - Double cornrows with braided bun.

Hairstyle #3 - Double twist backs with rope braid bun.

Hairstyle #4 - Elastic braid with folded twist bun.

Supplies needed to recreate these hairstyles:

• Small or medium, clear hair elastics.
• Bobby pins.
• Finishing hairspray or gel.

These hairstyles should work with long hair, medium hair, and even short hair.  Straight, wavy and curly.

P.S. Be sure to check back next week for "top knots part 2."  We have more fun variations filmed that I'm sure you will love!