Things You'll Need:
- Hair elastics
- Bobby pins
- Hair spray
- Pair of chopsticks
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Step 1
Pull hair back into a ponytail and secure with an elastic, twisting the hair tie around once or more as needed.
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Step 2
Take the end of the ponytail and wrap it around the tied base, twisting it until the bun lays flat against the scalp.
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Step 3
Hold the newly wrapped bun with one hand and use the other hand to secure with bobby pins around the edges of the bun. Alternately, you can use another hair elastic to secure the chignon.
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Step 4
Spray the bun and crown of the head with hair spray to give the hairstyle extra staying power.
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Step 1
Use one hand to gather hair into a ponytail at the crown , but do not tie the hair back. Pull all the hair up at the top of the head for a more elegant look, or lower near the nape of the neck for a more casual style.
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Step 2
Twist the hair around, starting at the ends, and form a coiled bun.
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Step 3
Use your free hand to insert one chopstick into the bottom of the bun so that it is pointing upward diagonally.
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Step 4
Twist the chopstick slightly so that you can insert it down the center of the bun, making sure that it is flat against the scalp. The bun should now stay in place without your hand supporting it.
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Step 5
Place another chopstick through the bun, starting at the top and going on a downward diagonal, crossing over the first chopstick. This step is optional but is a good idea for those with thicker hair to keep the bun secure.
