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How To Create A Messy Knot

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How To Create A Messy Knot

VideoJug shows you that this incredibly versatile hairstyle of a messy knot looks high-maintenance but is actually quite low maintenance. After learning a few tricks of the trade from Celebrity Hair Stylist Robert Steinken, you'll be able to create this updo in just a few minutes. VideoJug shows you that this incredibly versatile hairstyle of a messy knot looks high-maintenance but is actually quite low maintenance. After learning a few tricks of the trade from Celebrity Hair Stylist Robert Steinken, you'll be able to create this updo in just a few minutes.

Step 1: Brush

Begin by brushing to smooth and detangle the hair. While it seems obvious, this step is too often overlooked, resulting in ugly bumps in a ponytail or updo. Celebrity Stylist Robert Steinken recommends using a paddle brush with boar bristles.

Step 2: Create A Ponytail Loop

Brush your hair away from your face and gather it into your hand. Wrap a coated elastic band around your hair. When the band is stretched just about as far as it can go, stop. Don't pull that last bit of hair through, just leave it in a loop.

Step 3: Wrap

Grab the free ends of your hair and wrap them around your looped ponytail. Allow the ends to feather and stray as they may.

Step 4: Secure With A Bobby Pin

Secure your knot with a bobby pin. Your messy knot is almost finished. At this point, you should have a knot with random pieces of hair sticking out. The elastic band should no longer be visible.

Step 5: Shape

For optimal cuteness, you want to shape your knot. Take the loop of your hair and fan out the sides a bit. Then secure each side with a bobby pin.

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  2. shanaz_zz

    thanks... its cute and easy...

  3. hyperalle

    I like the knot looks like shell to me...luv it!^^

  4. wanderingivie

    Good video, but if we're supposed to be learning how to make up our own hair like this, why do all these videos have someone else styling the hair?

  5. tripletreats

    why do i get the feeling that the hair looks a bit like peacock style. but it's nice.

  7. Crystaltash

    how r u supposed to do it a) that quuick and b) that perfectly yourself......they never think of that do they!!!

  8. Anonymous

    Its only fast cuz a stylist is doing it, if it was someone else it would take longer

  9. Anonymous

    i am about to try it to see if it works for short/medium length hair...................... yeah!! it works i am so glad it saves you so much time and works perfectly :)))

  10. Anonymous

    realy easy do this to my hair , ,not as hard as it looks