Content

• Method 2 of 3: Split Chignon
• Method 3 of 3: Side Chignon
• Tips
• What do you need

1 Part the side. Comb your hair thoroughly to keep it as smooth as possible, smooth hair is much easier to work with when creating a chignon. Pull your hair back into a tight, low ponytail and secure it with a sturdy bobby pin.

2 Twist the tail. Twist it tightly, making sure that the hair does not knock out of the resulting spiral. Wrap the curled hair in a clockwise direction around the base of the ponytail. "Poke up" the protruding tips.

3 Place the hairpin at the edge of the bundle. It doesn't matter which side you start on, you end up with four pins on the top left, top right, bottom left, and bottom right of the bundle. Insert the pin so that it runs up the scalp. Just before the hairpin touches the scalp, rotate the hairpin 180 degrees (in the opposite direction) and push it into the middle of the bundle.

• Hairpins are more suitable for this hairstyle than invisible hairpins. The studs are tighter and will keep the chignon in place even in the midst of a party or on the dance floor. Hairpins can be purchased from stores that specialize in hair care or dance products (as they are highly regarded by ballerinas who absolutely need a flawless hairstyle).

4 Insert four hairpins into your hair. As noted above, you will need to place four pins on the top left, top right, bottom left, and bottom right of the bundle. This is a guarantee that the hair will be well fixed.

5 Use hairspray to fix your hairstyle. Even with the sturdiest stiletto heels, hairpieces often start to lose their shape after a couple of hours. With the help of nail polish, your hair will last much longer. For best results, use a strong hold varnish.

Method 2 of 3: Split Chignon

1. 1 Comb your hair back with a hairbrush. It is very important that the hair does not get tangled, because you will have to split it in two, which is best done on perfectly smooth hair.
2. 2 Tie your hair into a ponytail. Make a low ponytail at the back of your head and secure it with a hair elastic. Divide your hair into two equal sections and hold a small ponytail in each hand.
3. 3 Tie your hair into a ponytail. Make a low ponytail at the back of your head and secure it with a hair elastic. Divide your hair into two equal sections and hold a small ponytail in each hand.
4. 4 Take the left tail. Lift it up and wrap it around the right one. Secure with a hairpin or place a second elastic over the top of the bun.
5. 5 Use hairspray to fix your hairstyle. You can also use a special hair pomade or smoothing serum.
   • You can also use a frequent comb or toothbrush to smooth out any loose hairs.
6. 6 Ready!

Method 3 of 3: Side Chignon

1. 1 Part it straight. Comb your hair thoroughly to keep it as smooth as possible. Choose which side you want to make the chignon. It will be much easier for you if you stand in front of a mirror.
   • You can also ask your friend for help, it will be easier for her to work with the hair on the side (making the side hairpiece itself is somewhat inconvenient - but possible!). Have your friend follow the step-by-step instructions below.
2. 2 Comb your hair to the side of your choice. Gather all the hair on this side and part it into two equal ponytails. Hold a tail in each hand.
3. 3 Tie the two tails together in a loose knot. Smooth down the hair that has come out of the knot.
4. 4 Secure the ends of the knot. Take one end and wrap it around the right side of the knot you made. Tuck it under or near a knot (which looks more like a bundle) and secure with a hairpin. Repeat with the other end, only this time wrap it around the left side of the knot / tuft.
   • If you have very long hair, try tucking the ends under a knot.
5. 5 Use hairspray to fix your hairstyle. A medium hold polish should be sufficient, but if you have very long or thick hair, a very strong hold polish may be more suitable for you. You may also need to use multiple hairpins, especially if you have very thick hair.
6. 6 End.

Tips

• Feel free to experiment with accessories, try decorating your hair with flowers, ribbons, hair ornaments or a scarf.

What do you need

• Scrunchy
• Hair spray
• Long hairpins or barrettes that go well with your hair color
• Hair brush
• A comb with a pointed tip (a metal comb is better, but a plastic comb will work as well)