Beauty School: Origins of the Top Knot
Hi everyone,
The top knot is more than just a trendy hairstyle. This chic and sophisticated look actually has historical origins from many cultures across the globe, including Japan, Asia, Korea, China and New Zealand.
Samurai's wore the chonmage high up to keep their helmets in place while in battle. Since warriors were traditionally members of the upper class, this hairstyle also came to symbolize nobility. Although the neatness of this look and its social significance made it desirable in old Japan, the rest of the world was slower to embrace the top knot.
In Korea, married men of the ancient Joseon Dynasty wore the sangtu which also represented nobility, and high-ranking Maori men living in indigenous New Zealand styled their hair with the tikitiki.
In Hindu cultures, a variation of the top knot, known as a sikha, is a ritualistic hairstyle tradition that men start wearing as children, shaving all of their hair with the exception of a lock on their crown, which represents their worship and devotion to God.
Who would have thought that this trendy style has such an interesting and cultural origin worn primarily by men? Nowadays, the top knot has become super popular amongst women of all social classes, and it's become the US equivalent to the ponytail.
Check out some bonus images from my latest top knot tutorial below!
Do you ever wear a topknot? Share your thoughts on this hairstyle below!
<3 Mish
PS. Click here if you haven't watched my how-to video starring my good friend, Theodore!
Related:
The Tucked-In Hair Trend
Beauty Police: Sparkly Hair!?
On-The-Go Hair Fixes
Take Me With You!
Photo credit: Music Lovers
46 comments
-
-
-
-
-
I love to do messy bun, and also I braid the short bangs so it wont cover my face.
-
-
-
-
-
-
i always used to do a top know when my hair was long enough!
http://cloudsandcuticleoil.blogspot.co.uk/
xx
-
Classy! :)
http://runwaydoctor.blogspot.com/
http://shikimikie.blogspot.com/
Thanks! Y'all.
-
-
I loved it, I already have it but had never tried. :)
Watch my recent video: DIY-Makeup Remover: http://youtu.be/8KdndvwspEM
-
Michelle, can you please do a toturial about twiggy's make-up???
ps: sorry for my english ...if i make faults! I'm french!:)
-
-
My friend taught me how to do a variation of the top knot since I was a bit skeptical at first. After seeing your tutorial for the top knot, I realized it's easy, and I can't wait to try it!
-
Yes I saw this and I actually did it. Unfortunately having such a high forhead I also had to do a really dramatic eye to take away from my hairline.
Fun!!
-
i like how it looks, but my hair isn't long enough!
http://cloudsandcuticleoil.blogspot.co.uk/
xx
-
-
Mich!!! Please please please PLEASE do a makeup tutorial on this look. PLEEEEEEEAAAASE!!! *puppy eyes*
-
-
Very cool, I like how you give the idea to sub some of the item in the kit! Thanks for the tip!
-Gracie
-
You're beautiful Mish! I may place this on my blog as fashion inspiration!
Visit my blog please? http://blowarainbow.blogspot.com/
-
Join the Discussion!