Lazy girls rejoice! Our favourite two second go-to hairstyle, the humble top knot, has been given the A-list stamp of approval and a red carpet overhaul.
From Margot Robbie's romantic black ribbon and Millie Bobby Brown's space bun revival, to Yara Shahidi's secretly plaited updo and Victoria Beckham's undone messy bun, there's a top knot for everyone. And luckily for us, it's the easiest way to up the ante on your work from home hair.
'The 2020 way to wear a topknot is to wrap it with some cotton cord to add some colour and channel a Japanese vibe. Think Sumo knots with vibrancy,' says ghd UK brand ambassador and pro hair stylist Zoe Irwin.
It's time to get creative with your go-t0 top knot - read on for all the inspiration you need...
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Elle Fanning
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Top knots work for weddings as well. Do as Elle Fanning does and finish yours with delicate blossom and a pretty pink ribbon.
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Rooney Mara
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Add a sculptural twist to your usual top knot by binding it with pearly pink thread.
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Kate Mara
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Not sure how to keep all of your hair under control? Why not split into two top knots a la Kate Mara?
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Sarah Paulson
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The 'American Crime Story' actress worked a trio of bantu style top knots finished with bright yellow ties.
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Gigi Hadid
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Confirming that space buns are officially back, Gigi Hadid rocked a double top knot situation at a Marc Jacobs event in New York.
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Yara Shahidi
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Look close enough and you'll see there's a sneaky hidden plait in that top knot.
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Victoria Beckham
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VB demonstrates the chic way to make a lazy girl top knot work in a high fashion situation.
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Margot Robbie
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We're calling it - Margot Robbie's black-ribbon adorned top knot is the hairstyle of the year.
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Lupita Nyong'o
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A delicate gold hair band is the only accessory you need for this statement-making top knot.
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Saoirse Ronan
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Up the ante on a neat top knot by wrapping a necklace around it for added embellishment.
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Millie Bobby Brown
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Space buns are officially back thanks to Millie Bobby Brown's double buns with matching bows.
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Margot Robbie
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Margot Robbie's half-up half-down top knot is the ultimate cool girl hairdo.
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Issa Rae
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We're feeling the love for Issa Rae's braided top knot.
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Millie Bobby Brown
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It's prim in the front, party in the back for Millie Bobby Brown's Dior-inspired braided top knot.
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Hailey Baldwin
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Give your usual half-up top knot a twist by french plaiting your parting.
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Sienna Miller
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Fringe? Check. Beehive style top knot? Check. Vintage black ribbon? Triple check. Sienna's update on a retro 60s style is everything.
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Margot Robbie
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The sneakiest way to make a romantic low bun way more fun, we're into Margot Robbie's tousled double top knots.