Braided knot updo

I love this updo. It's elegant and holds all day without hairspray (a huge plus in my book).

I've found this works best when my hair is still damp.

French braid hair into 2 braids. Braid as low as you can. Secure both with hair ties.

Tie braids into a knot at the base of your head. (In my case my hair was too long for one knot and I had to do 2).

Tuck the ends under the knot and bobby pin into place. (I have corkscrew pins that I use. They prevent me from putting too many bobby pins in)

Here are 3 different pics in different lights (because I know my iPod camera isn't the best)