The best hairstyles out there are stylish and functional at the same time, especially when it comes to up-dos. Cue, the top knot bun! This fresh ballerina style looks instantly feminine while its tidy features make it fuss-free.

Top knots offer variety as well. Wear one as a half-up style, depending on your hair length and intended mood. But first, let’s take a look at how you can create a top knot on your own at home.

How To Make A Top Knot Bun

Sometimes, the easiest-looking styles can be the hardest to make. A good top knot bun should gather the hair evenly all around the circumference of the head to avoid any randomly pulling that will bother you all day or night long.

To create this sleek and smooth bun look, use a brush and start sweeping hair from the neck and forehead back to a high point on the back of the head that feels comfortable and looks best for you. If you have a lot of baby hairs and flyaways, you can rub a wax at the hairline or even spray your brush with hairspray and then brush hair back.

Once you have all of the hair swept back smoothly, secure it with a tight hair tie. Check and make sure you don’t feel any pain or pulling on the scalp.

Finally, wrap the ponytail around itself with the end of the ponytail wrapping around the base of the bun. You can secure it again with another hair tie or several bobby pins, if you have them. Touch it off with a spritz of hairspray with plenty of hold.

Top Knot Bun Styling Ideas

Now that you have the method down pat, it’s time for some inspiration! Below are 23 awesome top knot styles to suit your every mood.

1. Half- Up Top Knot on Medium Hair

A half-up top knot bun is perfect for showing off gorgeous make-up or keeping shorter layers off of your face and out of your eyes. Let the style work for you by making the top knot portion as narrow or as wide as you want.