How to Make a Bridal Chignon

The chignon is an easy hairstyle that flatters every kind of face. It's simple to do and can be customized to suit individual tastes. Part the hair in the middle and comb it back into a low ponytail. After that, you can choose exactly how you want to braid, curl and pin the hair.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Comb
• Ponytail
• Hair pins

1. Start with clean hair. It can be slightly damp if you find that easier to work with.
2. Part the hair in a center part and comb it behind the ears. Put it back into a low ponytail that gathers at the base of the neck. For a softer look, you can leave some tendrils loose and curl them at the temple.
3. Make a loose, curly chignon. Curl the ponytail, wrap it loosely around the ponytail band and pin it into place, allowing the curls to spill through.
4. Create a sleeker look by braiding the ponytail and wrapping it around the ponytail band. Finish the look by pinning the ends underneath and out of sight. Use several hair pins to secure the braid.
5. Separate the ponytail into several sections. Then, wrap and pin each section separately for a chignon style that's unique every time.

Tips & Warnings

• Experiment with a variety of chignon styles, then decide which one is right for your wedding day. Wear each style for a full day to see how it stands up so you know what to expect.

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