The iconic, timeless favorite! Neat, medium-sized square-part knotless braids are parted horizontally across the ears. The top half is gathered smoothly into a sleek, structural high top knot sitting right at the crown, while the lower braids cascade over the shoulders.
The edges along the front hairline are laid smooth using an alcohol-free edge gel and a soft bristle brush, creating clean swoops that contrast against the braided texture. The color palette pairs natural jet black or dark espresso braids with classic gold hoop earrings.
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| CLASSIC MEDIUM HALF-UP TOP KNOT |
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| ( STRUCTURAL HIGH TOP KNOT BUN AT CROWN ) |
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| | HORIZONTAL PARTING LINE (Ear-to-Ear Split)| |
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| | CASCADING LOWER MEDIUM KNOTLESS BRAIDS | |
| | Laid Swooped Edges along Forehead | |
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Step-by-Step Styling Guide
- Horizontal Split: Part your braids horizontally from ear to ear across the crown using your fingers.
- Gather Top Ponytail: Gather the top braids upward into a high ponytail at the crown, securing with a large satin scrunchie.
- Wrap Top Knot: Twist the ponytail braids gently around the base in a clockwise direction, tucking the ends under the scrunchie or securing with bobby pins.
- Swoop Edges: Apply edge control gel along the temples and forehead, shaping baby hairs with an edge brush.