Two Minute Updo: The Top Knot

Shoulder length, baby fine hair like mine leaves a girl with limited styling options. My bed-head is more Garth than come-hither. I check the humidity daily because my blowout is immediately busted with anything over 65%. Forget french, fishtail, or any braid for that matter. Thoughts run through my head like "Is my hairline receding, or is my forehead just that big?" A side bang and pretty ponytail are about as good as it gets. That is until I met the top knot.
Like the perfect sunless tan, or well kept no-chip mani, the top knot is one of my favorite beauty hacks. Taking only two minutes, it's my go-to, midweek, I overslept, and haven't washed my hair in four days, hair-do. Plus, everyone looks as cute as a button while donning one. Below are my instructions for a perfect top knot. Beginners beware, because as you can see, these directions are for only the most experienced hair stylististas.

1. Gather dry (preferably dirty) hair and put it up in a high ponytail.
2. Secure with an elastic hair tie.
3. Wrap and twist the hair around the hair band. Wrap ends around the base and tuck into the underside of the hair tie.
4. Pull and separate hair to your liking to create volume.
5. Pin pieces accordingly to create your desired shape (I always leave a few pieces "out of place" to achieve a more unkempt look).
6. Spray with hairspray until you've created a death cloud of aerosol and can barley breath.

And there you have it, a two minute updo, perfect for spring and summer! Do you have any easy updos? If so, please share in the comments section!
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