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 at this year's Met Gala.
Between the intricate headpieces and extra-long lengths that sashayed down the red carpet, a new take on a top knot took centre stage, proving to be the most effortless - and easiest - way to upgrade your go-to updo.
From Emma Chamberlain's gothic updo and Jennifer Lopez's undone messy bun, to Irina Shayk's ballerina bun, read on for all the inspiration you need direct from the Met Gala steps...
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Irina Shayk
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Paired with a deep berry lip, Irina Shayk's effortless top knot let her bold make-up do the talking.
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Emily Ratajkowski
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Emily Ratajkowski's braided bun for this year's Met Gala might not be as simple to recreate, but with intricate plaits and drawn-out ends it's giving us Y2k nostalgia.
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Emma Chamberlain
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Sporting goth-inspired make-up and a bold smokey eye, Chamberlain's top knot was relatively low-key in comparison to the rest of her attire. Swept up into a top knot, it featured a sleek yet effortless finish with loose, wet-look hair completing the do.
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Jennifer Lopez
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Created by Lorenzo Martin, Jennifer Lopez's Met Gala beauty look was all about the undone top knot. To create it, Martin began with a high pony, before using a Tangle Teezer The Ultimate Teaser Backcombing Hairbrush to backcomb the hair and make it look 'messy', securing the hair into a loose bun.
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Adwoa Aboah
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It wasn't just her make-up that was seemingly low-key to create, Adwoa Aboah's swept-up top knot looked seriously wearable too. Not to mention, effortless - save for some clever styling products, this top knot is easy to recreate at home.
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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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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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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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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.