17 Top Knot Hairstyle Ideas For Your Next Effortless Updo
Your work from home hair sorted.
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...
Elle Fanning
Top knots work for weddings as well. Do as Elle Fanning does and finish yours with delicate blossom and a pretty pink ribbon.
Rooney Mara
Add a sculptural twist to your usual top knot by binding it with pearly pink thread.
Kate Mara
Not sure how to keep all of your hair under control? Why not split into two top knots a la Kate Mara?
Sarah Paulson
The 'American Crime Story' actress worked a trio of bantu style top knots finished with bright yellow ties.
Gigi Hadid
Confirming that space buns are officially back, Gigi Hadid rocked a double top knot situation at a Marc Jacobs event in New York.
Yara Shahidi
Look close enough and you'll see there's a sneaky hidden plait in that top knot.
Victoria Beckham
VB demonstrates the chic way to make a lazy girl top knot work in a high fashion situation.
Margot Robbie
We're calling it - Margot Robbie's black-ribbon adorned top knot is the hairstyle of the year.
Lupita Nyong'o
A delicate gold hair band is the only accessory you need for this statement-making top knot.
Saoirse Ronan
Up the ante on a neat top knot by wrapping a necklace around it for added embellishment.
Millie Bobby Brown
Space buns are officially back thanks to Millie Bobby Brown's double buns with matching bows.
Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie's half-up half-down top knot is the ultimate cool girl hairdo.
Issa Rae
We're feeling the love for Issa Rae's braided top knot.
Millie Bobby Brown
It's prim in the front, party in the back for Millie Bobby Brown's Dior-inspired braided top knot.
Hailey Baldwin
Give your usual half-up top knot a twist by french plaiting your parting.
Sienna Miller
Fringe? Check. Beehive style top knot? Check. Vintage black ribbon? Triple check. Sienna's update on a retro 60s style is everything.
Margot Robbie
The sneakiest way to make a romantic low bun way more fun, we're into Margot Robbie's tousled double top knots.
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