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How to Get That Perfect Half-Up Top Knot Bun

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Utah chapter.

The half-up top knot bun has been seen on fashion runways and celebrities, to fashion bloggers and girls in your city. Everyone seems to be rocking this trend! The half-up top knot bun is one of the easiest hairstyles for any occasion. It’s perfect for going to class, on dates, to formals, the airport, for a hike etc. You name the place and time, and you’ll definitely by able to rock this new hairstyle!

Here’s how to achieve this effortless and chic half-up top knot bun:

1. Brush or comb your hair out. It will be a lot easier to do this look without all those tangles in your hair. 

2. Spray a small amount of dry shampoo in your hair to give it some texture. (Tip: The dirtier the hair the better.  The bun will look more chic.)

3. Take 1/4 of your hair and pull it up on top of your head as high as you would like your bun to be.

4. Start making a bun.

5. Bobby pin the bun into place and hair spray.

6. With the other half of your hair that’s down, you have the option to leave it straight, wavy, or even curl it. 

7. Give it one more spritz of hairspray and you’re done!

Go ahead and try this trendy hairstyle and rock it all over campus!

Her Campus Utah Chapter Contributor