GET THE LOOK
EASY TOP KNOT
Be party-ready in no time and follow our easy step-by-step guide to create a simple top knot.
Mist hair with the ghd bodyguard - heat protect spray and part down the centre. Curl in sections, placing the ghd platinum+ SMART styler into the hair pointing downwards and turning to curl away from the face. Smooth into soft waves with the ghd paddle brush, then brush up into a high looped pony on each side. Cross the loops and pin into place, securing any loose ends around the base of the bun. Finish with the ghd perfect ending - final fix hairspray to hold your style perfectly in place through those wild festive celebrations.
Create an effortless festive updo with the ghd platinum+ styler.
SHOP THE LOOK
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GHD BODYGUARD - HEAT PROTECT SPRAY FOR ALL HAIR TYPES
£23.95
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GHD PERFECT ENDING - FINAL FIX HAIRSPRAY 75ML
£9.00
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GHD THE ALL ROUNDER - PADDLE BRUSH
£26.00
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GHD THE DRESSER - OVAL DRESSING BRUSH
£26.00
STEP BY STEPS
![HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_1_Global.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_1_Global.jpg?v=1659693259514&impolicy=ImageGrid)
PREP & PART THE HAIR
Mist hair with the ghd bodyguard - heat protect spray and part down the middle.
![HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_2_Global.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_2_Global.jpg?v=1659693468083&impolicy=ImageGrid)
SECTION OFF ABOVE THE EAR
Separate a small section of hair ready to style.
![HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_3_Global.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_3_Global.jpg?v=1659693706790&impolicy=ImageGrid)
PLACE THE GHD PLATINUM+ STYLER INTO THE HAIR AT AN ANGLE
Place the ghd platinum+ hair straightener vertically into the hair, pointing downwards.
![HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_4_Global.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_4_Global.jpg?v=1659693973453&impolicy=ImageGrid)
ROTATE THE STYLER ONE FULL TURN
Turn the styler one full rotation in the hair and glide straight down from root to tip.
![HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_5_Global.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_5_Global.jpg?v=1659695214167&impolicy=ImageGrid)
CONTINUE THIS TECHNIQUE
Continue this technique, always curling away from the face.
![HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_6_Global.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_6_Global.jpg?v=1659695363692&impolicy=ImageGrid)
SWAP HANDS & REPEAT TO STYLE THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE HAIR
Swap hands and repeat the same technique on the opposite side of your hair, again always curling away from your face.
![HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_7_Global.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_7_Global.jpg?v=1659695566924&impolicy=ImageGrid)
APPLY GHD PERFECT ENDING - FINAL FIX HAIRSPRAY
Mist ghd perfect ending - final fix hairspray onto the ghd paddle brush.
![HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_8_Global.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_8_Global.jpg?v=1659695761296&impolicy=ImageGrid)
BRUSH THROUGH THE HAIR TO DRESS
Dress out the curls with the ghd paddle brush to form glossy waves.
![HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_9_Global.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_9_Global.jpg?v=1659696789257&impolicy=ImageGrid)
BRUSH HAIR UP INTO A HALF LOOP HIGH PONY
Brush the hair into high pony on one side, securing with an elastic into a loose half loop.
![HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_10_Global.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_10_Global.jpg?v=1659696943622&impolicy=ImageGrid)
REPEAT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE
Repeat to create another half loop pony on the opposite side.
![HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_11_Global.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_11_Global.jpg?v=1659697132712&impolicy=ImageGrid)
CROSS THE LOOPS TO CREATE A BUN
Cross the loop ponytails to form a bun and pin into place.
![HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_12_Global.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_12_Global.jpg?v=1659697317635&impolicy=ImageGrid)
WRAP THE LOOSE ENDS
Wrap any loose ends around the base of the bun and pin to secure.
![HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_13_Global.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/HAIRSTYLES_Easy_Top_Knot_Grid_Image_13_Global.jpg?v=1659697547605&impolicy=ImageGrid)
FINISH WITH GHD PERFECT ENDING - FINAL FIX HAIRSPRAY
Mist ghd perfect ending - final fix hairspray over the hair to complete the look.