Braided Top Knot

Top Fishtail Braid - Hair by Rodney Cutler for Redken

Redken hair artists are always at the forefront of gorgeous hair designs.

To create an ultra stylish and super glam look, celebrity stylist Rodney Cutler – Celebrity Hair Stylist And Founder Of Cutler Salons, for Cutler/Redken, pushed the envelope in hair styling.

He created the perfect youthful fishtail-ed updo for sophisticated fashion.

Cutler said “The high fishtail braid is a fun evening looking and very wearable.  We've seen so many buns up top and this is just taking it one step further."

Braided Top Knot - How To

To create the fabulous look, Rodney prepped hair by applying Redken align 12 protective straightening lotion and blow-dryed through with a medium brush.

Next, he tightly gathered into a high ponytail on the very top of the head, about three inches from the hair line and secured with an elastic.

He then took a small piece of hair, wrapped it around the elastic and secured with a bobby pin.

Redken align 12 protective straightening lotion - Redken.com - All Rights Reserved

Next, a fish-tail braid* was woven down to the end of the hair.  The braid was then pinned in upon itself right at the hairline.

The look was finished with Redken vinyl glam 02 mega shine spray for shine and Redken forceful 23 super strength finishing spray for extra strong hold for a look that undeniably shouted “Hello Lover” on the runway!

* Step By Step - How To Create The Perfect Fishtail

• Split the hair to be braided into two equal sections
• Pull a small strand of hair from the left section and add it to the right section
• Then, pull a small strand of hair from the right section and add it to the left
• That will create a small X
• Repeat until all the hair is used
• Secure with a clear plastic band

This ultra stylish and super glam look created by famed celebrity stylist Rodney Cutler can be worn for a variety of hair events by most hair types and textures.

Rodney Cutler - Owner of Redken/Cutler Salons - Courtesy of Redken.com - All Rights Reserved

More About Rodney Cutler

Born in Melbourne, Australia, Rodney has been with Redken since 2000.  He got his hairdressing start at Rifmik Salon in Australia

Rodney got his big break at Introduction to the NY Fashion Scene.

He's been featured in top national and regional consumer publications.

Rodney's also featured in television programs as well as  traveling the country giving lectures on the fusion of fashion and beauty through hair and styling for runway shows.

The fabulously talented stylist owns three salons in New York City and appears frequently as a guest on the Rachael Ray Show.

Rodney's client list includes Emma Watson and Toni Collette.