The front and back French braided top knot- oh that definitely sounds complicated! Well, it isn’t as difficult as it sounds. This complicated sounding hairstyle has been making its presence felt on the red carpet for quite some time now. Ashley Roberts – the Pussycat Dolls fame Singer/ Dancer flaunted this hairstyle at the Brit Awards.
Hairstyle DIY – Front and Back French Braid Top knot
DIY steps for making a Front and Back French Braid Top knot
- Divide the thoroughly combed hair horizontally in two sections of front and back
- Separate the hair sections ensuring equal hair distribution
DIY steps for making a Front and Back French Braid Top knot
- Take the front half section and start braiding the hair in the traditional French style
- Start the braid from the tip of your hairline
Hairstyle How To French Braid Top knot
Front and Back French Braid Top knot Hairstyle
- Complete the front French braid and knot with a black thin band
- To braid the back section, it is easier if you start braiding with your head facing down
- Start the braid from the end of your hairline
- Use the French Style of braiding till you reach the dividing line at the centre
- Tie the back braid with a similar black thin band
Hairstyle Front and Back French Braid Top knot
- At this point you should have two distinct braids from the front and back sections
Hairstyle French Braid Top knot
- Roll both the braids together at the centre or the dividing line into a high funnel sort of an arrangement
Hairstyle DIY French Braid Top knot
- Spread the hair at the extreme top of the roll
- Tuck the fraying edges from the braids under the spread into a knot
Hairstyle DIY Steps French Braid Top knot
- Using u-pins tuck the knot from the back to secure it in place
Hairstyle DIY -French Braid Top knot Steps
- Voila! Your top knot is now ready
Hairstyle DIY -French Braid Top knot with flowers
The Day to night hairstyle is a perfect option for a long day of events. And we assure you that this one will stay definitely stay in place! You can rock this hairstyle in many ways; here is a list of some options:
- At a wedding: If you are a bride, this hairstyle is perfect for a long day of events at a wedding. Apart from the flowers you can add pearl hair pins at each section of the braid weave
- At a concert: sans the flowers this look is great for a head bang at a concert too!
- At a theme party: This hairstyle can also be sported at a theme party. Accessorise the knot with floral hairband or a huge floral clip on one side
- You could also roll up the base of the knot with a simple metal chain to flaunt with your casual look
We are sure you will try this fabulous hairstyle and rock the forthcoming events. Just do let us know how many compliments did this variation of a French braid top knot get.
Hairstyle Front and Back French Braid Top knot
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