Hair knotting. You heard it here first. For our latest hair tutorial, Bumble and Bumble stylist Mischa inducted OC into the unexpectedly amazing world of good knots. The kind you don't want to go at with a Tangle Teezer. Just like bad knots, good knots are surprisingly easy to achieve and stay in your hair without much help. Mischa showed us three different styles, each of which, again, is much easier than it looks. Our lovely model Perkins, of Dream Buns fame, had an event for her nonprofit, Opening Act, in the evening. And each of the three styles Mischa demonstrated would have worked for a quick evening update. Follow Mischa's directions below for floating celtic knots (see video!), a knotted crown, and a knotted [air quotes] up-do.
Photos and video by James Parker
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Look 1: Celtic Knots
"I got this idea from a book of friendship knots. You can make this knot anywhere you like. Incorporate it in up-dos, or make it asymmetrical—anything you want to do will work. The directions for this Celtic knot seem complicated, but it isn't that hard at all. And the results are totally worth it!" – Mischa. See video for instructions!
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Look 2: Knotted Crown
1. Divide hair down the middle into 4 (for longer hair) or 6 (for shorter hair) equal sections.
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2. Tie equal-sized knots down each section, securing with a small elastic at the ends. Continue until all sections are tied, remembering not to elevate the knots, and keeping the hair at "natural fall" (no bunching!).
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3. Once all sections are knotted, invert the knots, starting from the middle and working your way towards the front of the head (middle to left, middle to right) pinning into a crown (think ancient Rome) with hairpins.
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4. Hide all elastics. Spray with a medium hold or texture spray like B&B Spray de Mode or Dry-Spun Finish and fuzz up the crown with your hand for an un-done, natural appearance.
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Look 3: Knotted Up-Do
1. Take a horseshoe section from the crown area and lightly back-comb with B&B Dry-Spun Finish for light volume and texture.
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2. Take equi-sized sections f
Photos and video by James Parker
Look 1: Celtic Knots
"I got this idea from a book of friendship knots. You can make this knot anywhere you like. Incorporate it in up-dos, or make it asymmetrical—anything you want to do will work. The directions for this Celtic knot seem complicated, but it isn't that hard at all. And the results are totally worth it!" – Mischa. See video for instructions!
Look 2: Knotted Crown
1. Divide hair down the middle into 4 (for longer hair) or 6 (for shorter hair) equal sections.
2. Tie equal-sized knots down each section, securing with a small elastic at the ends. Continue until all sections are tied, remembering not to elevate the knots, and keeping the hair at "natural fall" (no bunching!).
3. Once all sections are knotted, invert the knots, starting from the middle and working your way towards the front of the head (middle to left, middle to right) pinning into a crown (think ancient Rome) with hairpins.
4. Hide all elastics. Spray with a medium hold or texture spray like B&B Spray de Mode or Dry-Spun Finish and fuzz up the crown with your hand for an un-done, natural appearance.
Look 3: Knotted Up-Do
1. Take a horseshoe section from the crown area and lightly back-comb with B&B Dry-Spun Finish for light volume and texture.
2. Take equi-sized sections f