Creating a classic chignon involves gathering hair into a sleek low bun at the nape of the neck. A simple method often starts with a ponytail and incorporates twisting or looping techniques to form the bun shape, followed by securing it.
Here's a breakdown of steps for creating a chignon based on techniques including twisting and loosening the crown area:
Steps for Creating a Simple Chignon
Follow these steps to achieve an elegant chignon hairstyle:
- Prepare Your Hair: Start with dry, brushed hair. Applying a smoothing serum or texturizing spray can help manage flyaways and add grip if needed.
- Gather Hair into a Ponytail: Pull all your hair back into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck. Secure it with a hair elastic. The height of the ponytail will determine the final placement of the chignon.
- Create the Loop/Hole: Just above the hair elastic, create a small space or hole in the hair by parting it horizontally with your fingers. This is where you will feed the ponytail through.
- Twist the Ponytail Through: Grab the ponytail firmly.
- Pull Through to Twist: And pull it all the way back through that hole to create a Twist. This action flips the ponytail upwards through the space you created, twisting the hair above the elastic and forming the initial bun shape.
- Secure the Bun: The hair pulled through the loop should naturally form a twisted bun shape. Secure this shape against your head using bobby pins, tucking in any loose ends. You can wrap the remaining ponytail around the base of the bun before pinning if desired, or simply secure the twisted loop.
- Add Volume and Softness: Loosen up the crown Area by pinching and pulling The hair gently around the top of your head. This adds a bit of volume and creates a softer, more relaxed look contrasting with the neat bun.
- Refine and Set: Adjust the shape of the bun and ensure all stray hairs are secured with bobby pins. Finish with a light mist of hairspray to hold the style in place.
Tips for a Perfect Chignon
- Hair Texture: While doable on most hair types, smoother hair might require more product for hold. Textured hair can add natural volume to the bun.
- Tools: You'll typically need a hair elastic and several bobby pins matching your hair color.
- Placement: A chignon is traditionally worn low at the nape, but variations can be worn higher on the back of the head.
Creating a chignon is a versatile way to style your hair for various occasions, offering a look that is both classic and sophisticated.
