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How to Do a Flawless Chignon in 5 Easy Steps

Get a gorgeous (and timeless) updo suitable for any occasion in less than five minutes
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Chignon How-To: Step 4
Take the remainder of the ponytail and wrap it around the base, until the full length of the ponytail is in a giant coil at the nape of your neck. Secure your chignon bun with bobby pins. You can gently spread the bun apart for a more tousled look or keep it clean. Either way -- do you, girl.

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Chignon How-To: Step 5
To finish the look, take the remaining hair from the front sections and run a comb through them to make strands smooth. Then crisscross the two lengths on top of the bun in the back, tucking the ends into the bun and securing with bobby pins. For a little extra intrigue (think of those selfies), let a couple of pieces around the face fall, then lock in the look with hairspray.

BY JESSICA AMARIS | APR 17, 2017 | SHARES
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