Searching for a chic look for a cocktail party or the next wedding on your calendar? A chignon is feminine, classic, and so simple to do. We enlisted hairstylist Lizzy Weinberg to teach us how get this sophisticated style with a comb and just six bobby pins.
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How to Create the Perfect Chignon
Kathryn Wirsing
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Kathryn Wirsing
STEP ONE: You will need a tail comb, two large bobby pins, and four small bobby pins to get the look. First, use the comb to part your hair down the middle, smooth it behind your ears, and gather it at the nape of your neck.
This style works best on hair that hasn't been washed for a couple days, but if you didn't skip the shower, use Oribe dry texturizing spray to make it less slippery.
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Kathryn Wirsing
STEP TWO: Gently twist your hair from the nape of your neck to the ends, then begin to coil it in a counter-clockwise circle.
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STEP THREE: Continue to twist your hair into a bun shape using your index finger to hold it in place.
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STEP FOUR: Secure each side of the bun with a large bobby pin. Gently pull and loosen the edges of the bun to get your desired shape, then secure all around the bun with your smaller bobby pins.
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STEP FIVE: Use your tail comb (or teasing brush) to shape and volumize the bun by slipping the end through the hair and gently pulling outwards. To create added volume and dimension in the crown, slide the tail comb into the top of your hair and give a little lift.