Naturally, Lizzo Put the Most Lizzo Spin on the Messy Topknot

SKY HIGHNaturally, Lizzo Put the Most Lizzo Spin on the Messy TopknotIt has mess, texture, and swooped baby hairs that aren't going anywhere. 

By Gabi Thorne

June 29, 2022

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On Sunday, June 27, Lizzo dazzled viewers on the 2022 BET Awards stage in a gold jumpsuit that made her look like a gilded disco ball. She also turned a few heads on the red carpet with her finger wave mullet — yes, you read that correctly. Now just two days after the awards show she's grabbing our attention with a sky-scraping messy top knot.

The "About Damn Time" singer shared a couple of photos and videos of the textured top knot and her lime green Yitty outfit. In one picture, she is seen in the neon bodysuit with a silver Yitty chain and hair slicked into a tall bun, which was styled by hairstylist Shelby Swain. Swain added texture to this top knot with curly pieces that stick out from all sides of the updo. 

Shorter curly tendrils of hair that poke out around Lizzo's ears add the right amount of mess to this updo. This bun may be intentionally messy, but Lizzo's baby hairs are sleek as all get out. Swain slicked those loops into place with an edge control that we need the details on ASAP — Shelby, if you're seeing this, can you DM us the secret, please?! 

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Of course, Lizzo's smoked-out neutral eye makeup and pink blush, which was blended by makeup artist Alexx Mayo, looked just as flawless, but our eyes instantly traveled from her hair down to the shimmery C-curve French tips on her stiletto manicure. Each nail was filed to a sharp point and finished with a glittery, purple polish.

If there's one thing Lizzo and her beauty team will always do, it's impress us with their creative looks each and every time. There's not a day that they miss even, with her more unusual styles like the sleek adult hairs she wore back in March. This curly top knot is no exception.

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Gabi Thorne is the associate news editor at Allure. Since graduating from Harvard University, where she received a student writing fellowship from The Nation to research political news and social media as they pertain to students and communities of color, Gabi has covered beauty, pop culture, news, and more... Read moreAssociate News Editor

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