The cord knot bun is about to be your go-to summer hairstyle

It's a truth well known that just because something looks "effortless" doesn't necessarily mean it's effortless to do. But the cord knot bun that we're seeing everywhere on Instagram and TikTok has us convinced that there are exceptions to the rule.

Creating a style that's the right amount of laidback and breezy is truly an art form but this dreamy hairstyle is persuading us that a relaxed high-low vibe is easier to achieve than it might look. Even better, the mussy, boho bun is subtly sexy and looks better worn-in, so you don't need to worry about keeping things neat. It offers up a perfect hairstyle for relaxed catch-ups with friends when you want something a little sultrier than your average pony, but it's also a beautiful option for special events, whether you're a bride-to-be, or you've got a bunch of weddings to attend this summer.

As for how to create it, the cord knot bun involves half-folding the bottom a low ponytail back through the hair band to create a bun shape, then using the half that's left out to wrap around the hairband and pin in place. Sounds confusing, but we've been mesmerised by how simple the steps are in practice.

Makeup artist and hair stylist, Emma Chen has been showing us how it's done with her videos of the style in action. "Seriously the best looking 2 minute up style," she wrote on her Instagram.

As with all good things though, the key is in the prep. "My biggest piece of advice when creating effortless updos is make sure you get the right amount of texture into the hair because then the hair pretty much styles itself," she noted. Product-wise, she recommends a combo of Bondi Boosts Sea Salt Spray (£12) and Dry Shampoo + Texture Powder (not available in the UK) but we also love Ouai's Wave Spray (from £10) and Bumble & Bumble's Pret A Powder Tres Invisible (£19.20) to recreate the look.

We've seen it styled on curly hair.

And super sleek.

We've even seen a spin-off of the knot technique, created by hair stylist, Christian Wood, for Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

So, if you're stuck for time and need something chic, try this. "I've even created this with one clear hair tie and zero bobby pins," Emma admitted. Sounds like our kind of party...

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