chignon

noun

Definition of chignonnext
as in bun

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Recent Examples of chignon Long hair will only give a classic chignon even more room to run. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026 Because Buckley has short hair, a chignon or updo was not an option—but combed neatly back with a side part, clearing the face, feels like a very Grace Kelly detail. — Ana Serrano, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026 From ultra-glossy glass hair and sculptural chignons to romantic textured styles, the season’s hair trends also reflect how beauty continues to influence fashion, both on and off the runway. — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 3 Mar. 2026 Celebrity hairstylist Sam McKnight created two elegant looks for the Richard Quinn show, one a classic chignon, the other lifted with more volume. — Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chignon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chignon
  1. bun
  2. updo
  3. beehive
  4. pageboy
  5. upsweep
Noun
  • An employee was seen applying mayo to a bun with his bare hands.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
  • The Bronx native's hair was styled in an exaggerated donut bun.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of bun
Noun
  • While this new Quince dress looks elegant and understated from the front with its V-neckline and floor-length silhouette, the open back with adjustable criss-cross straps gives me the perfect excuse to wear my hair in an updo.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • The Office Romance star added a stack of Fope’s gold mesh bracelets, topping off ensemble with oversized sunglasses, a Chanel handbag, and Cartier earrings from the jeweler’s signature Panthère collection, wearing her hair in a low updo.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026
Definition of updo
Noun
  • Even so, her love of melody pulled her toward music, and many people encouraged her to take a path similar to an especially famous British pop siren with a ’60s beehive.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 July 2026
  • Hot tea with my backyard honey, comfy clothes, checking on my garden and beehives barefoot, and making a salad from the garden.
    — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
Definition of beehive
Noun
  • Anchored by the tenderness of Comer’s performance (the actress’ movie star glamour futilely undermined by a godforsaken pageboy cut), Sister Brigid offers herself as proof that old wounds can be tended into blooming gardens of love, and Robin is thus inspired to rewrite his own legend.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026
  • On March 2—one day before debuting her new pageboy bob at Paris Fashion Week—Hadid made her grand entrance in a pair of straight-leg jeans that stop well above the ankle, showing off much of her beige crew sock and the entire tongue of her black loafers.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of pageboy
Noun
  • The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.
    — Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022
  • The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.
    — BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Definition of upsweep

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