Technical File - Chignon.

In Lottie's technical session, we looked at how to create a Chignon Up-do, and then looked at how to decorate the hair. The Chignon is a hairstyle that is very popular in bridal and prom looks. 'Chignon' means 'Bun' in French, and is a relatively easy and quick up-do hairstyle. It can be worn sleek and tidy, or messy, it's versatility leads to its popularity.



Health and Safety -
Always make sure that products are clean and sanitised, ready to use. This goes the same for brushes and equipment.
Make sure your hair is tied back, with no jewellery that will interfere with the model/client.
Make sure you use a cape to cover the model/client's clothing.
Sanitise hands.
Always complete a consultation beforehand.

Equipment -

Sectioning Comb.

Sectioning Clips. 

Hair Brush.

Pins. 

Kirby Grips.

Hair Band.

Decoration. 

Method -

1. Begin by combing through the hair, ensuring that there are no knots. 
2. Section the hair horizontally, over the head from ear to ear, and pin the hair at the front away from the back so you have a clean section to work with. 
3. With the back section, tie it up in a low ponytail, just at the nape. 
4. Backcomb the top of the ponytail to give depth to the chignon. 
5. In your hands, roll the hair into a barrel, to sit just above the ponytail. 
6. Secure using a kirby grip on each side of the head. 
7. With each end, tease the hair round with your fingers, so that the hair on each end of the barrel curls into the head, and using a fine pin, secure. 
8. For the front sections of hair, create a parting. 
9. With each side, twist the hair together towards the top of the head. Bring these sections behind the head, and wrap over the top of the chignon, and secure using a kirby grip. 
10. For decoration, you can use ribbons, hair clips, or even necklaces to create the desired effect. 

I am really pleased with the outcome of today's look. I thought that this process would be a lot more difficult, however, I found this simple and am happy with the final product. I think that I could work on the corners of the chignon a little more, as they were a little gappy, this could be sorted by using more backcombing, or even using padding. For the decoration, I used a small necklace and wrapped it around the hair twists to hold, and kirby gripped to secure. I am pleased with the final look, as it is very elegant. I would like to see how I could create a curly or messy chignon, as more of a younger look.