You’ve seen faux hawks, knotted mohawks and upside down braids–but have you seen a twisted rope braid topknot? Celebrity stylist Justine Marjan whipped up this innovative and intricate how to that ups the anty on the traditional faux hawk. Instead of relying on a classic braid or bun, Justine uses a twisting technique to create an upside braid that’s sure to get you noticed! Below, Justine’s step-by-step tutorial how to on how to create her twisted rope braid topknot.

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Step 1: Create a triangular section from both temples to the crown of your head and clip that away.

Step 2: Apply Oribe Gold Lust Oil throughout the length of the hair.

Step 3: Flip head upside down and start with a small section at the base of the neck.

Step 4: Use TRESemmé TRES Two Mega Sculpting Gel on the roots and section the base two pieces and then wrap the left piece under the right.

Step 5: Add hair from each side like you’re doing a French braid but instead, do a twist.

Step 6: Keep repeating the twist as you work your way up the hair.

Step 7: Do a rope tip twist braid the whole way to the ends and then secure with an elastic.

Step 8: Clip the top section and use Fatboy Tough Guy water wax on the hair line to get it really slick.

Step 9: Twist the hair in the front section all the way to the ends.

Step 10: Wrap the twisted front section into a topknot and secure with french pins.

Step 11: Take the original rope braid and wrap around the topknot.

Step 12: Tuck the end into the top knot, hiding the elastic, and use french pins to tuck in any stray hairs.

Step 12: Use fine tooth comb to comb up the sides to create a really snatched look.

The Finished Look:

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