7.20.2012

30 Second Hairstyles: The Double Knot


I will forever love beachy waves, messy buns, and a high pony, but sometimes I want something a little different. And I don't want to spend more than a few seconds on it. Enter the Double Knot. All you need is a bobby pin or two and about 30 seconds. It will "knot" damage hair, and the knots aren't really knots at all--just untie your hair. Read on:



  1. Take a section of hair from each side of your part.
  2. Tie in a knot--just like you're tying shoe laces.
  3. Take the ends and tie in another knot. Repeat a third time if needed--the pic above is after the third knot.
  4. Tuck under ends of hair and pin where desired. I used 2 bobby pins and this look took me about 10 seconds.


From the front
Notice I tied my knot low in the back.

Super extra messy knot, aka the 5 second version

  • Make the knots as tight/loose or low/high as you'd like.
  • Be sure to place your pins with the bumpy side against your head for hold.
  • Do pins slide right out of your hair? Try spraying a little dry shampoo first and then criss-cross the pins for hold.
  • Have more than 30 seconds (and several pins)? Divide hair in half and take the 2 big sections and create the same hairstyle.
I'll be back Monday with more Beach Week fun!
 In the meantime, be safe, behave, and be well.
 Love, Elle

33 comments:

  1. cute idea! I've never thought of that. Have a great weekend lovely!

    xoxo, Emily

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  2. lovely, will definitely be giving this a go! xx

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  3. Loving this simple and easy to achieve idea, looks so pretty!

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  4. Love the hair! And that necklace is beautiful!

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  5. I've thought about doing this before, but didn't know if it would damage my hair to tie a knot. So easy though!

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  6. I think this is the easiest hairstyle I've ever seen! Cute!

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  7. Elle, that colour looks fantastic on you. Happy weekending!

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  8. Pretty! I love your necklace, too!

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  9. I started doing this around the house to get my hair out of my face :)

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  10. "It will "knot" damage hair." heheh, you crack me up

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  11. love this! i hate having to style my hair with heat, it's so damaging. thanks for sharing! :)

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  12. The double knot seems like such a great hairstyle for a beach day, I think. Also, love the statement necklace.

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  13. Hello! Great blog! The last post is very interesting and beautiful! Let's follow each other, if you agree, then let me know!)))

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  14. Cute hairstyle. I'm wondering how easy it is to unknot your hair.

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  15. Love this hairstyle! I wish I had the cut for it!

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  16. Great hairstyle :) I'm following you now :)

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  17. This look so cute and I love that it's so easy! Have a nice one!

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  18. omg im definitely doing this for work!

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  19. Easy, peasy! Thanks, Elle! Have a fun weekend :)

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  20. I love how simple this style is. Plus, I like it when it looks a little messy sometimes.

    *Erin

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  21. I love this look......thanks for sharing.

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  22. Great hairstyle! cute AND simple! exactly how it should be! :-)

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  23. Love the knot but love your outfit even more. Great color combination!

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  24. Have never done this before! A new thing to do to the hair:)

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  25. beach week=beach chic!

    xx.M
    www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com

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  26. I know the point is your hair...but I love the turquoise jewelry with the coral top :)

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  27. that's cute! love your coral top and turquoise necklace.
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