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 Princess's hair was wrapped into a low, full chignon at the nape of her neck, with the top sections criss-crossed and pinned and the rest of her hair woven together and pinned, with nary a hair out of place.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
Grande’s blond hair was styled in a tight chignon and featured a sleek look by stylist Gabor Kerekes.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
For her glam, the actress’ hair was styled into a tight chignon by Mara Roszak.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
Bessette-Kennedy wore hers with elbow-length gloves and pointed stilettos to elevate the simple design, yet kept her hair relaxed in a loose chignon.
—Naomi Pike, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
Grande’s blond hair was styled in a tight chignon and featured a sleek look by stylist Gabor Kerekes.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
For her glam, the actress’ hair was styled into a tight chignon by Mara Roszak.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
Bessette-Kennedy wore hers with elbow-length gloves and pointed stilettos to elevate the simple design, yet kept her hair relaxed in a loose chignon.
—Naomi Pike, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Chignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chignon. Accessed 17 Dec. 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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