Kim K’s Making A Case For Barbie-Esque Updos & It’s Super Easy To Recreate

At 41, Kim K has never looked better. The Skims entrepreneur is a force to reckon with. She has solidified her status as the undisputed queen of trend-forward ‘fits and glamm. That said, the godmother of influencers isn’t done breaking the Internet and sweeping us off our feet with her beauty choices. While Kim K has been platinum blonde for a beat now, she just debuted an updo that has viral written all over it.

The bomb hairdo features hair piled up sky-high, in a messy, loose bun that’s equal parts sexy and relaxed. The front pieces were styled into sweeping, outgrown curtain bangs to create some face-framing definition that Barbie, herself would approve of. When we saw this hairdo, we knew it’s gonna be the diamond of the season. Don’t believe us? Just ‘skim’ through Kim K’s recent posts, and you’ll understand why the updo deserves #GOAT status. The updo radiates an edgy Y2K energy which practically guarantees you a spot on the best-tressed list. Lucky for us, her hairstylist Chris took to the ‘gram to share the complete guide to ape the most-requested hairdo this party season. Ahead, find your crash course to get the look.

The 3-Step Guide To Ape The Hot-Right-Now Barbie Hairdo

Step 1: Put Your Hair Into A Ponytail

“Ok, as requested, this is the Glamm Barbie Updo,” Chris says. He starts by putting the model’s hair into a ponytail. If you’re exacting, make sure you leave the front sections of your hair out of the ponytail. “And then what you want to do is take two elastics, crisscross them over, and add a bobby pin on either side – now this is going to secure the hair at the back,” he adds.

Step 2: Pile Your Hair At The Top Of Your Head

Chris continues, “So twist the hair, put a bobby pin in either side, that locks that in. Then you just want to fan out the hair on top and use hairspray to put it into place.” We recommend using the hairspray as it’ll help your hairdo last through the night without sacrificing your bank account’s well-being. Plus, it imparts a gorgeous shine to the hair.

Step 3: Hit The Bang

Now is the time to hit the fringe or bang. The celebrity hairstylist was seen grabbing a two-inch curling iron. Then, he starts by curling the front sections away from the face to make it pop. “Dress it out, and there you have it, the Glamm Barbie updo,” Chris concludes. The Kim K-approved hairdo is perf for trendsetters who aren’t afraid to steal the spotlight. Thank us later!