Classy up style - How to

A chignon is a classic style for bridal hair and if you're good at styling your own hair, you can even do it yourself if need be, although it's best to get help from your bridesmaids to ensure it's absolutely perfect. The chignon is an elegant style that will smooth out your hair and keep it intact throughout your wedding event.

Note that for a chignon to work properly, you will need very, very, long and straight hair. If your hair is not long enough, you will find that the resulting chignon looks messy, which may not be ideal for your wedding look.

                                          Step 1

Wash and dry your hair. Use styling products that will ensure total smoothness of your hair. Comb your hair before commencing.

Step 2

Leaving most of your hair loose, take a piece of hair from the left side and right side of your head, in order to make a small ponytail over the top of the rest of your hair. Pull these two pieces together at the middle and tie with a clear elastic to form the miniature ponytail. Don't pull too tightly; there should be plenty of space in the side pieces.

Step 3

Tease the ponytail part only. This is the only part of the hair that will stay messy because it serves as the filling inside the chignon, to help keep the chignon rounded.

Step 4

Make another ponytail using the remaining hair that is still loose. This should be a few inches or centimeters from the base of your hair.

Step 5

Take the long, bottom ponytail and bring it up and over the top ponytail. Pull it through the top ponytail carefully and neatly.

Step 6

Tuck the end of the long ponytail inside the loop of hair that this action has created. Ensure that the teased part of the top ponytail is also neatly tucked under and is helping to hold out the chignon. Secure the chignon in place using bobby pins or clips.

Step 7

Spray with hairspray. This look needs to be kept strong with spray, so be generous.

Step 8

Add hair ornaments after your chignon is completed. If adding flowers or other decorative effects to your hair, do so after the chignon has been made. It is recommended that the chignon be the starring feature though, so don't overdo any decorations.

Ta Dah !!

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