2. The Half-Up Micro Top-Knot
What This Idea Means
The micro top-knot takes the top crown section of short hair and gathers it into a small, playful bun, leaving the sides and back hanging freely. It adds height, keeps bangs out of the eyes, and delivers an effortlessly chic aesthetic.
How To Make It
- Gather the crown section of the hair starting from the temples up to the crown area in a U-shaped section.
- Smooth the section using a bristle brush to eliminate bumps.
- Secure the section into a high ponytail on top of the head using a small fabric hair tie.
- On the final wrap of the hair tie, pull the ponytail halfway through to create a mini loop.
- Wrap the remaining tail around the base of the loop to hide the elastic and secure with a small bobby pin.
- Lightly ruffle the lower loose hair or apply a touch of curl cream for texture.
Tips & Variations
- Scrunchie Pop: Finish the base of the top-knot with a mini velvet or satin scrunchie.
- Textured Messy Knot: Tease the ponytail slightly before wrapping to give the knot a whimsical volume.
- Double Micro Knots: Split the crown into two mini top knots for a space-bun variation.
What You Need
- Soft bristle brush
- Mini fabric elastics
- Small bobby pins
- Mini scrunchies (optional)
- Light styling paste