chignons

Nape hair coils

Chignons is the plural of chignon, a knot or coil of hair worn at the back of the head or nape of the neck.

The style is typically formal or elegant: She pinned her hair into a sleek chignon for the wedding.

Chignons range from simple twisted buns to elaborate arrangements.

hairstyle

updo

Hair arranged atop head

coiffureArranged head of hair
bunSoft rounded roll
twistRotating motion or surprise

knot · coil · roll · tuck · loop · pleat · whorl · sweep · tresses · locks

aesthetic

elegant

Gracefully refined, tasteful

sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
refinedPurified or cultured
gracefulElegant in movement

polished · chic · tasteful · classic · timeless · sleek · neat · glamorous · romantic · structured

occasions

gala

Festive formal occasion

weddingMarriage rite and feast
black-tieFormal evening dress code
soireeFormal evening party

ceremony · ballroom · opera · banquet · reception · debutante · cocktail · prom · red carpet · bridal

vintage

Victorian

Of a prim era

EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
Grace KellyActress turned Monegasque royalty
flapperTwenties unconventional young woman

Audrey Hepburn · Gatsby · retro · period · heritage · nostalgic · belle époque · regency

Categories

hairstyles and headdressesbraids, cornrows, dreadlocks, dreads, locs
beauty culture 1800-hair styling, hairdressing, barbering, beauty salons, salons
hairpieceswig, wigs, hairpiece, hairpieces, toupee
Vintage Hairstylingmarcel wave, finger waves, pin curls, victory rolls, bouffant

Opposites

hairstyle structure

chignonshair down

flowing hair · ponytails · pigtails · straight down · bedhead

formality of hairstyle

chignonsbedhead

Mussed morning coiffure

buzz cut · shaved head · messy bun · messy hair · pixie cut

Family

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Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G