Q&A for How to Make a Top Knot Bun

You can use a sock instead. If you don't want to use a sock, after making a ponytail, twist your hair (the entire ponytail) into one big twist. Wrap the twist around in a circle, mimicking the shape of a bun or donut, and secure it with bobby pins.

To prevent your hair from sagging, make the original ponytail tighter. This will keep your hair looking perky all day.

Mainly where it sits on the head. The top knot sits on the top of the head, while a regular one is usually in the back center of your head.

Your hair has to be in a tighter hold and has to be the right texture. For example, fix it in with bobby pins or use two elastics. To make your hair texture thicker, don't wash it for a few days and/or use dry shampoo or hair volumizer.

I have that same problem. I do is I do my ponytail with my head turned upside down to help ensure the ponytail goes high. As for the stubborn cowlicks, a good smoothing gel might help. Or, you could wear a headband to hide the inevitable bumps.

Making a bun is much easier with long hair. The hair should be at least long enough to make a ponytail on top of the head, with enough hair to loop under the fastener.

The "top knots" shown here are not technically "top knots." The one that you described is a top knot.

These methods do work with extensions, and a top knot would probably work better than a braid in bed because it has more volume than a braid, depending on what method you use.

Just put the elastic on your fingers, grab the bun and then wrap the elastic around the bun one or two times, depending on how big the bun is and how well it holds.

Just wrap them around a little bit and stick a bobby pin in to secure it. If that doesn't work, try adding a bobby pin and then spraying them with hair spray.

Try waiting until you haven't washed your hair for a day or two. If your hair is too short, it might just take time. Consider using the donut method as well if this is the case.

Yes, you can. You can also try to make the bun a little lower. But if not all of your hair fits, it will give you a little messy look. Just add some hairspray.