High chignon: how to do it? 40 Photos and Tutorials

The high chignon is a hairstyle that solves many problems, both in the life of every day and in special occasions , such as weddings and ceremonies.

Learning to do the bun is all to our advantage, therefore, because it will allow us to feel well combed and tidy even when the hair is not perfectly clean or when the heat does not give respite.

This look has evolved over time and today we can really count many variations , to be used according to the occasion: let's see how to make the different shapes of high chignon!

HIGH CHIGNON WITH DONUT

Making the "free" high chignon can be complicated at times, so equip yourself with the special donut sponge  and you will reduce the styling time, as well as having a guaranteed result! For a high and not perfect chignon, but to show off with friends on an informal occasion, proceed as follows:

create a ponytail;

insert the tail into the hole of the bun sponge;

roll the length of the hair starting from the bottom, around the sponge;

stops with clothespins and hairpins.

HIGH CHIGNON SMOOTH HAIR

Here is another example of a high bun done with the donut. Where to buy the donut? It is easily found in supermarkets in the hair department or in specialized shops or hairdressers and hairdressing salons that also sell accessories. There are different sizes, small, medium or large and their price varies from 5 to 10 euros.

HIGH CHIGNON WITH SOCK

If you don't have a donut, don't worry , you can get a great look using a sock ! What do you have to do? Look for an old or damaged sock, cut off the toe and use it as shown in this super simple tutorial!

 

 

 

HIGH SPECTINATED CHIGNON

Do you have little time? Less than 30 seconds ? Make a disheveled bun that's very trendy! Super fast and very simple, here's how to make it by following simple steps.

HIGH CHIGNON WITH BOW

A super chic version is the high bow-shaped chignon! It is very simple to recreate, it only takes three steps. She makes a ponytail leaving the tip of her hair stuck in the elastic. She then separates her hair into two parts to create the two loops of the bow. Finally, the tip of the hair is brought back and secured at the back with bobby pins.

 

 

 

 

HAIRSTYLES WITH BUN

The high and a little messy style chignon is perfect for informal daytime looks, while a neat high chignon with straight hair and well combed is the must have of the ceremonies!

HAIR WITH HIGH CHIGNON WITHOUT DONUT

How to create a classic hairstyle that is reminiscent of dancer's buns? Just roll your hair into different strands or cover the elastic by rolling the hair into a spiral . If you like a simpler style you can avoid using the donut to create a smaller, flatter bun.

CEREMONY HAIRSTYLES

The high bun is the king of ceremonies! Leaving it classic and without frills is a great solution, while if you have a lot of hair you can also create a sort of balloon around it, to make it more puffy.

HIGH ELEGANT CHIGNON

An elegant hairstyle can be created by leaving the strands soft in such a way as to create a movement effect on the hair. You'll leave without accessories for hair or add something that gives a touch of color or light.

 

 

 

 

HOW TO MAKE THE HIGH CHIGNON WITH A FAN

Proceed as follows:

tie side strands of hair (only if you have layered hair or a long tuft);

make a ponytail;

tie the end of the hair in a kind of eyelet;

roll the length up to the top of the head;

stops with hairpins and clothespins;

if you want you can complete the look with a headband.

You will get a very elegant hairstyle. It is also called a peacock chignon.

DOUBLE BUN AND MAXI BUN

The high chignon with braids is a very popular variation, because it combines the jaunty elegance of the braids with the formality of the bun. In addition, this look allows you to have perfectly still and well-pulled hair, useful when doing sports or the day is particularly windy.

Definitely more elegant hairstyle for the big bun, super voluminous on the top of the head and also perfect for those with straight hair.

HIGH COLLECTED HAIR

Depending on the length of your hair, you can form a high crossed chignon , many different strands that create volume, while having the hair tied in the most chic hairstyle there is. A super chic gem? Create a high chignon with a bow on the side!

 

 

 

 

HIGH ELEGANT HAIRSTYLES

Here is a really elegant and very formal hairstyle, suitable for a bride or a bridesmaid. To achieve it, you need long and very thick hair, or opt for fake locks. An alternative solution are extensions to be applied with clips, which must however be the exact same hair color.

 

 

 

 

HIGH CHIGNON DOUBLE AND WITH FLOWERS

How to make a classic look special? Just add flowers! The result is a hairstyle that is beautiful to see and gives a romantic and vintage allure , especially if you opt for petals or buds to match the dress.

More artistic is the double bun that can be easily made with two donut sponges one on top of the other. To finish the hairstyle with style, roll a lock of hair on itself and then around the base of the hairstyle.

HOW TO DO THE HIGH CHIGNON WITH BRAIDS

Let's see all the steps of this simple tutorial with images:

divide a ponytail into three strands;

form three braids, taking care to start from the central lock; you can make three classic braids or create the version with elastic;

style the three braids by wrapping them around the tail;

secure the braids with bobby pins.

Here is another version, in this case the braid is done on the nape.

HIGH HAIR COLLECTION WITH BRAIDS

How you do it? Just make a classic donut bun and leave out a few side strands , which you will weave in later. Complete the hairstyle by locking the braids around the high chignon.

 

 

 

 

HAIR WITH FLOWERS

Just add a flower , real or fabric , to enhance the hairstyle. In this version, a half French braid was created  after making a tail.

HIGH VOLUMINOUS CHIGNON

The 50s and 60s style look had the advantage of being voluminous, due to the backcombing . You can recreate that delicious retro high bun by doing the same way, by teasing your hair first.

 

 

 

 

HIGH HAIR WITH DECORATIONS

The jewel accessories hair make the difference between a lookformale and a little 'cold and a bright. The jewel accessory must be chosen based on the occasion of use, of course, but always remember that too much is good, as they say. Clasps with rhinestones , clips with sequins can also be useful in everyday work looks, while other accessories, such as tiaras or crowns , should be left for sumptuous ceremonies.

 

 

 

 

SIMPLE HIGH HARVEST

Small and well defined, or fan-shaped that almost looks like a crown , the high chignon is still a chic hairstyle. Knowing how to find the hairstyle that best enhances our face, based on the moment in which we want to show it off, remains a sort of wild card in the world of beauty!

HOW TO MAKE AN ELEGANT HARVEST

To create an elegant crop, here's how:

divide the hair into three sections;

form a ponytail in the central one and add the sponge;

place the sponge on the top of the head and stop it with the hairpins;

let the central lock fall on the sponge and then stop it, as if to capture the sponge itself;

twist the two remaining strands around the central core of hair;

stop everything with the hairpins and add, if you want, a jewel accessory.

 

 

 

 

This is another simple solution for making a stylish hair blower.

ORIGINAL HAIR STYLES

The bun revisited in an alternative way exists and is very glamorous! After making the tail, leave the locks free to be able to curl them and create a bun of curls . If you don't like curls, choose the twisted solution, simple and with a disheveled look.

Or you can leave a free band of hair that wrapped around the front of the head. Very long hair is needed, but the result is unique!

The high chignon solves so many situations and thanks to the donut sponge recreating it is very simple! What type do you like most? Leave a comment!

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