Soooo… is it wrong if I take someone else’s go-to hairstyle and use it as my own? No, Okay, cool… ’cause that’s what’s happening! LOL!
It’s no secret (at least within the natural hair community) that Essence.com Beauty Editor Nicole M. Melton is known for her fabulously coiffed topknot. I’ve seen Nicole around the circuit a number of times and it’s only upon catching up with her at a CurlBOX event at the Ouidad Salon in NYC last summer that I got to see that this was no ordinary bun! When she sat down for her consultation and began to take her hair down, I tried to sneak a peek at how she’d put it back together! ^_^ But alas! Amid the schmoozing and networking, I didn’t catch how it was done.
Fast forward a few months… I’m finally on Instagram. Of course, I’m following Miss Melton, gawking at this style with each post, trying to figure it out. The comment threads always include a few “I LOVE YOUR HAIR!”s or a “How did you do your bun?!” Well, I took to the web to find a pic to share the awesomeness on my Facebook fan page using the keywords “Nicole Melton Bun” and BAM! THERE’S A TUTORIAL!
Unfortunately, it has since been deleted but I’ve got you covered. (1) The style is super easy to execute, taking about ten minutes, tops! And (2) if you follow Nicole on IG, you’ve seen her rock this do at the office, the gym and fancy functions alike. So it’s versatile- suitable for work, play or formal settings.
Over the past year, I’ve watched Nicole’s signature updo grow… literally! Protective styles like these help to keep your hair, especially those ends, moisturized and healthy which will aid in length retention. Immediately after watching the simple tutorial, I began to incorporate this style into my life and hair care routine.
Watch below to learn how to get Nicole’s look on your own. Enjoy!
Nicole Melton… YOU ROCK!
xoxo
~Toia
***all photos courtesy of nicolemariemelton.tumblr.com***
Hi honey! I am soooooo super grateful for this post! I am just now coming across it and it truly made my day. You are such a sweetheart! Love you much and I’m so glad you’re enjoying the bun! (((Big hugs!)))
That hairstyle is super gorge and super chic! I’m definitely going to add that to my wishlist of styles to try. š
A.T.
http://amiiiritafari.wordpress.com/
I say its okay! Heck that ALL I do cause I’m too lazy to come up with styles of my own LOL! It looks lovely on you thou sis!
Amirah
http://www.AmirahBFit.com
That’s awesome! Usually people in the industry like to keep their beauty secrets to themselves unless they can make money revealing them.
Reblogged this on queencazshinanigans and commented:
This high bun kicks ass …
Reblogged this on jazminmac and commented:
The secret is revealed!! Lol. I can’t wait to try this!! #naturalhair #topknot
Reblogged this on mycurlypotential and commented:
There’s no way I could just view this post, comment and be on my merry way. I have to share this post so you can all check out this gooorgeous hairstyle that, after reading, I may or may not have run to bathroom to try out myself! Pics to follow š
Holy wow am I glad you shared this! Such a chic look, I need to find a pair pantyhose to destroy š
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Lol I hear that!