chignon

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Recent Examples of chignon As for her glam, Saldaña’s hair was pulled back into a chignon, save for a few wisps of hair to frame her face. Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024 As for her glam, Gomez’s hair was pulled back into a tight chignon, styled by Renato Campora. Julia Teti, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024 For her hair and makeup, Kravitz styled her black tresses in a tight chignon and favored a clean makeup look with bold eyebrows, a subtle smoky eye and a pop of color with a red lip. Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Aug. 2024 Adding a French twist or chignon in the hair only enhances the Parisian vibes on this one. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for chignon 
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Noun
  • Gather your hair into a bun, protecting it with a transparent film or shower cap, and apply heat for 2 or 3 minutes, at 15-minute intervals, 2 or 3 times.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Her dark locks were parted in the center and secured into an intricate bun at the back of her head with lots of volume at the crown.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • With slight moderations—longer, blunt bangs and full updo—hairstylist Naphia White used a similar technique.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
  • And while Grande has historically been the ponytail princess, this Wicked tour has delivered endless updos on the singer and beauty brand founder.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Sponsored by Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate, the Animal Keeping Ordinance has legalized the keeping of eight chickens and ducks combined, and four beehives per Detroit household.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Here are a couple other recommendations: Keep pets inside a fence, leashed or supervised when outside Do not leave pet food outside Protect gardens, beehives and chickens with fencing.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
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

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“Chignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chignon. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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