chignon
noun
chi·gnon
ˈshēn-ˌyän 
also -ˌyȯn
: a knot of hair that is worn at the back of the head and especially at the nape of the neck
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The actress’ hair was pulled back in a chignon, save for a few wisps of hair near her face.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 12 July 2024
Consider adding an accessory like a flower or bow: Adriana Diaz’s hairstylist, for example, created a low chignon adorned with baby’s breath.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 2 July 2024
As for her hair, Lopez took inspiration from vintage styles, with strands of soft, wavy curls and a tight chignon to keep her hair together.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 June 2024
The resulting chignon is effortlessly elegant and, as is true to Brisker’s form, still ridiculously cool.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 7 May 2024
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Julia Teti, WWD, 12 July 2024
Consider adding an accessory like a flower or bow: Adriana Diaz’s hairstylist, for example, created a low chignon adorned with baby’s breath.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 2 July 2024
As for her hair, Lopez took inspiration from vintage styles, with strands of soft, wavy curls and a tight chignon to keep her hair together.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 June 2024
The resulting chignon is effortlessly elegant and, as is true to Brisker’s form, still ridiculously cool.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 7 May 2024
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“Chignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chignon. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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chignon
noun
chi·gnon
ˈshēn-ˌyän
: a knot of hair worn at the back of the head
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