Video: Chignon How To  

Fancy or elegant? Short or long? Prom, wedding or homecoming?

Here's a quick look that's easy to copy:-

The chignon is an updo that can turn a bad hair day into a dynamic look with not much effort at all. They can be polished, full and glamorous, or casual and messy. And they are perfect for any occasion. Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton, Madonna and Michelle Trachtenberg are all famous for wearing a chignon, but one must not forget that the beautiful Eva Peron truly made this updo famous.

For those who are looking for chignon how to instructions, you will need to pick one design out of the many variations. Then, you also need to be aware that each style can be tweaked and worn off to the side, with pieces of hair down around the face or all pulled back.

Essentials 

Regardless of which variety you choose to do, there are a few essentials you should have handy in order to effectively create the look. It does not really matter if your hair is freshly washed or not. This is an updo that is ideal for second-day hair or it can be accomplished with freshly washed and conditioned locks as well. It really depends on the look you are trying to create, and how much extra time you have to get ready.

Before you get started with your chignon how to instructions, you should have a hair elastic, hairpins, hairspray, pin-tail comb and a paddle brush all ready to go.

Classic Chignon 

The classic style is a timeless look that is ideal for all occasions. Not to mention, once you get the hang of it, this is a look some can do without a mirror while they’re checking their email in the morning.

Smooth your hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck and anchor with a hair tie by using a paddle brush. Holding the ponytail, gently twist it and it will begin to coil and twirl around your ponytail. Secure the end underneath with a large bobby pin and you’re done! Of course, you can add jeweled, beaded or floral accessories to the hairstyle as well.

Ballerina Chignon 

This is an elegant variation of the chignon that is incredibly easy to do. Before you get started with these chignon how to instructions, make sure that you have a lot more bobby pins available than you did with the previous look.

Begin the same way by brushing your hair into a low ponytail and secure with a hair elastic. Take a small section, wrap it around the ponytail and secure in place using long bobby pins. You will continue to do this for the remaining hair, using similar sized sections. If done properly, you shouldn’t be able to see any bobby pins, but if there are some showing around the base, cover them with a ribbon, barrette, flowers, etc.