Polished, but effortless.
Here are 20 ways to wear the chignon hairstyle, plus styling tips from two top stylists.
He also recommends using chignon pins to secure the ends.
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Nicole also explains that “the more texture and ‘imperfections,’ the better.”
Style your bangs loose for a finished product that looks like you woke up to your first alarm.
As you do so, gently massage the roots with your fingers."
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Use a comb to pull your hair back tightly before forming the chignon at the nape of your neck.
Byrdie Tip
Mallet recommends using a strong hold gel to help get that tight, slicked-back look.
Double Buns
What’s better than one low bun?
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Divide your hair down the middle and separate one section while you twist the other.
Above, you’re able to see Margot Robbie showcasing a loose double bun look.
Marsai Martin added a little extra glam with a silver bun cover.
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After loosely creating the bun, tease at a few strands for a more windswept look.
Mallett encourages you to “accept movement in this style.”
Loose does not mean unfinished though.
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Micro Bun
Short hair?
Using bobby pins to pin stray hairs back into the bun can help keep it sleek.
Alicia Keys adds more to her look by adding baby hair waves.
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Parting your hair on the opposite side the bun is sitting on gives this a more balanced look.
Just style your hair into the signature low bun and add your chosen glitz wherever you like.
Blake Lively pulls the macro chignon off perfectly!
Ribbon Details
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Up the elegance factor of your chignon by incorporating ribbon within it.
The accessory will hold back these uncooperative pieces and still allow for the chignon to shine through.
Start by creating a low ponytail in your hands and separate it into two sections.
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Tie an elastic around the top section and braid the bottom section.
Finally, secure it with bobby pins.
Middle Part
The “queen” of a middle part chignon bun: Meghan Markle.
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Simply part your hair evenly down the middle before pulling it into your low bun.
Another option would be to create a ponytail instead of a bun for asimilar bold style.
Textured
For those with thin or fine hair, Mallett recommends creating texture for a stronger chignon.
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Before styling, Mallett builds texture and volume with theVolume Powderhe created.
This allows for more movement in the hair as seen on Kate Hudson.
Longer hair may be easier to work with and will form a “fuller” looking chignon.
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While all chignons are technically buns, not all buns are chignons.
A chignon is a bun that exclusively sit low at the nape of the neck.
Other buns don’t have a specific area they need to be placed.
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