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    50 Must-See Celebrity Top Knots, from the Teeny Tiny to the Towering

    Knot to be missed.

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    By Lori Keong
    Published 18 July 2017 In How-to

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    Whether you're sloppily throwing your hair into a bun when the weather gets gross or pinning back a sleek, fly-away free topknot for special occasions, take some pause with these perfect celebrity examples.

    Jaime King
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    Jaime King

    The perks of keeping your roots dark with platinum ends? This gorgeous blonde top knot situation. Everything about this look is golden. 

    Alexandra Weaver
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    Alexandra Weaver

    A round of applause for this stunning red carpet look: a flowing mane, a *braided* center part, and a twisted top knot. 

    Andra Day
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    Andra Day

    When you're pulling out all the stops: printed head-scarf, coral lips, fleeky cat eye, and a top knot as the cherry on top.

    Busy Phillips
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    Busy Phillips

    A quick and easy topknot is a seriously underrated way to avoid doing a half up-do with long hair. Keep it loose and flowing like Busy Phillips. 

    Selita Ebanks
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    Selita Ebanks

    When in doubt, the best way to accessorize super cropped, blunt bangs is with a voluminous bun up top to draw the eye.

    Hailee Steinfeld
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    Hailee Steinfeld

    So many questions about how the hair stylist responsible for this look created a beautiful floral masterpiece out of Steinfeld's own hair. 

    Hailey Baldwin
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    Hailey Baldwin

    Prospective brides: take copious notes on this face veil + top knot combo. 

    Daisy Ridley
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    Daisy Ridley

    The crown of her head is static-free, but the teeny top knot is accentuated with some on-purpose fly-aways. 

    Kate Hudson
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    Kate Hudson

    The modern day version of the Marie Antoinette bee-hive: a powdered white top knot. 

    Freema Agyeman
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    Freema Agyeman

    A super elegant, super tall chignon that's all about the braids. 

    Ciara
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    Ciara

    Don't miss the wispy highlighted strands on this classic topknot style. 

    Michelle Monaghan
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    Michelle Monaghan

    Knots on knots on knots. 

    Yara Shahidi
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    Yara Shahidi

    The sectioned off hair pieces contrasted with long curly side bangs are beauty gold.

    Byce Dallas Howard
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    Byce Dallas Howard

    Bryce Dallas Howard pulling off layered bangs and a crown-like top knot. 

    Janelle Monáe
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    Janelle Monáe

    One of Monáe's signature elaborate hairstyles: hair jewelry is definitely one way to lend your top knot some character. 

    Taraji P. Henson
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    Taraji P. Henson

    This edgy ultra-long fringe plus super-short-sides look is one of Henson's fiercest red carpet looks yet. 

    Kendall Jenner
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    Kendall Jenner

    The bangs and face-framing strands seal the deal here. 

    Shay Mitchell
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    Shay Mitchell

    Like a tiered layer cake (except with, y'know, hair). 

    Natasha Lyonne
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    Natasha Lyonne

    A blunt fringe + a coiled bun = red carpet magic. 

    Zoe Kravitz
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    Zoe Kravitz

    A taller example accentuated by Kravitz's baby hairs. 

    Rooney Mara
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    Rooney Mara

    The teeniest top knot the red carpet ever saw. 

    Keke Palmer
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    Keke Palmer

    We're loving the jagged edge bangs and the floppy straight-ironed bun. 

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    Zendaya
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    Zendaya

    Another mini knot for gals with shorter hair. 

    Dascha Polanco
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    Dascha Polanco

    If you've got voluminous curls for days, a half-up top knot can be one of the best ways to mix things up. 

    Gigi Hadid
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    Gigi Hadid

    Dark roots and a light braid bun are all part of the equation here. 

    Kate Hudson
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    Kate Hudson

    Try a casual chignon when your face beat is on. point. 

    Salma Hayek
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    Salma Hayek

    Loving this bouffant style gathered on top of the head. 

    Rihanna
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    Rihanna

    RiRi's blunt bangs and bouffant bun deserve all the snaps. 

    Rita Ora
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    Rita Ora

    In which Rita Ora plays "matchy-matchy" with a ribbon the same color as her hair. 

    Kristen Wiig
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    Kristen Wiig

    A hair scrunchie to match Wiig's '80s-esque getup. 

    Amy Adams
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    Amy Adams

    A bouffant that's the height of sophistication. 

    Kim Kardashian
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    Kim Kardashian

    A chic pulled-back look we rarely see on Kim K. these days. 

    Nicole Richie
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    Nicole Richie

    Braided and knotted.

    Erin Wasson
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    Erin Wasson

    A messy DGAF style that's perfect for dry shampoo days. 

    Jessica Alba
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    Jessica Alba

    Not a hair out of place in this conservative style. 

    Hailey Baldwin
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    Hailey Baldwin

    This wispy bedhead bangs style FTW.

    Nicole Scherzinger
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    Nicole Scherzinger

    We love the "business on the bottom, party on the top" juxtaposition here. 

    Karlie Kloss
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    Karlie Kloss

    Kloss' hairstyle is a simple ponytail pulled up and pinned back that looks just as good on dry hair as it does with wet hair. 

    Oliva Culpo
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    Oliva Culpo

    An elegant bun that's sealed with a ribbon. 

    Rosie Hunginton-Whitely
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    Rosie Hunginton-Whitely

    The best way to accentuate a scarlet gown at the Met Gala: a chic little top chignon. 

    Nicki Minaj
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    Nicki Minaj

    For longer-haired gals, Minaj shows the perfect way to pile your hair on your head. 

    Jaime King
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    Jaime King

    A classy yet simple look that you can straight-iron to subdue any staticky strands. 

    Taylor Tomasi Hill
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    Taylor Tomasi Hill

    Though TBH fly-aways as hair accents is a style we're 100 percent here for. 

    Rita Ora
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    Rita Ora

    In which hair chameleon Rita Ora displays a next-level silky braided bun style. 

    Kaley Cuoco
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    Kaley Cuoco

    Exhibit A: The platinum bun. 

    Julianne Hough
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    Julianne Hough

    We dub this "the ninja." 

    Busy Phillips
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    Busy Phillips

    Is there any better way to show off an aquamarine dye job? 

    J.Lo
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    J.Lo

    J.Lo at her most figure-skater-esque. 

    Miranda Kerr
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    Miranda Kerr

    Basically how we want to walk out the door everyday. 

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