Many of you know that this is the first time in my life-since I was 5, anyway-I’ve had long hair, and as such, I’m new to the whole styling thing. I swear it took me a whole week to figure out how to braid my own hair, I’m that much of a n00b.
This 20 second knotted updo is among my fave new styles, because it is so easy, and so quick, and doesn’t require anything more than a hairpin or two and it looks great in that effortless, yet messy kind of way. I can wear this day in and day out without a problem, but I do recommend trying this on 2-day-old hair, because it slips right out after a fresh wash.
To start, part your hair into two halves with your fingers.
Next, cross one side over the other.
Pull the bottom half over the top and push it through the middle, making a tie, like you would do with a shoestring.
Continue to tie knots until you run out of hair to tie.
Take a hairpin and pin back the upper pieces of hair to hold the style in place.
Aaaaaaand, you’re done! 20 seconds knotted updo for the win!
Give it a try when you’re in a bind, you’ll love it!
Christina Shirley says
Love this! It’s definitely one of those that looks like you spent time on your hair, but didn’t!
Laura Elizabeth says
That looks so cool! I’m gonna have to try it!
Jennifer S. says
Annnnddddd this just became my go to summer style!! Love!!
Amber says
This is such a cute idea!! I’m pretty helpless when it comes to anything more than blow drying and straightening my hair! Great instructions and love the gif!
Paige T. says
Super cute! One day my hair will be long enough to do this!
Meghan says
I do something similar except I take the ends and wrap them around the knots and pin so it ends up in more of a bun shape. I never thought to leave the ends out. I’m totally going to try this next time!
Great post!
Meghan
http://www.todaysbeautyobsession.com
Laura says
Love the .gif at the end <3
Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink Truck says
Ohhhh I can totally do this!!!
Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird says
Shut. Up. I am totally doing this at work on Friday! Well not AT work but for work hehe. Love it!
songbirdsandbuttons says
Cute & quick! Just what my hair needs! Thanks girl!
Melissa Vaughn Coleman says
My hair is so long and thick it is hard to get all of it tied without looking like a hot mess. lol
Emily Stephens says
I love this – what a fun and easy idea! Curious – what type of hairpin do you use?
MamaMommyMom says
Oh, gosh! This is so cute! My hair isn’t quite long enough yet, but almost.
Emmymom says
Oh that is awesome!! I am glad I am not the only one who is clueless with hair, I cannot for the life of me braid my own.. though you have learned and yea, I am still hopeless 😉 I might be able to pull this off though.
Chelsee says
This is such a cute hairstyle!!
Kristine Foley says
Hellooooo gorgeous! Off to try this now! Thanks for the awesome tutorial!
Deb Clem-Buckert says
So easy. I think I actually pinned this last month on my teen’s board so she could check it out (I don’t have enough hair). It’s a great, easy look for summer.
Cassie Tucker says
Love this and it looks soooo simple yet elegant. I’m going to have to give it a try.
chrissy boerman says
this looks so pretty and easy. i am going to have to try it. although i am sure it’ll take me at least 30 sec. LOL
amber mccain says
LOVE this! SO gonna try it before I decide to chop all my hair off!
Chelsea says
I wish I saw this before I hacked off all my hair. So easy and pretty!
Jillian @ Hi! It's Jilly says
So cute and easy! Pinning! 😀