Classic Hairstyles Women

Last week we looked at a style for men that has made it through all the prevailing decades and is still worn today, and worn often. Today I am going to note one of those time-worthy hair-do’s but I am going to focus on the womanly wearer there of.

The Chignon. This timeless style can be seen all the way back to the first lady as well as actresses and models alike. It was that perfect look that oozed elegance and brought a real sophistication to the wearer. The Chignon has a softness to it, it frames the face beautifully and does not create any harshness or stretch the skin unnaturally, it also means that if there are a few pieces that fall from your up-do they can easily be passed off as ‘meant to be there’.

The phrase ‘chignon’ has a direct translation into ‘bun’, however there is a difference between the two. ‘Chignon’ was originally termed ‘chignon du cou’ meaning ‘bun at the nape of the neck’. Therefore when you create a bun lower down on your head, and there is only one bun containing the full length of your hair, it is called The Chignon. Therefore, although The Chignon is essentially a bun there are many buns that cannot be classified as a chignon. The notion behind the style is one of poised elegance and grace. It is a tasteful look (hence why it was worn by the first lady) and it has not lost its appeal as time has gone by.

To achieve the style all you need are a few hairclips and an elastic to keep your hair all together. Let your hair dry naturally and don’t straighten, the Chignon speaks to the natural beauty of a woman, so it looks far better with hair that hasn’t been enhanced in any way. Bring all your hair to a point just above the nape of your neck (you can do it head center of the head or angle towards the right or left), and tie into a regular ponytail. Then twist the hair-tail around the elastic and pin into place with slide clips. Add some flower or material detail if you want to give the look a little something more.