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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For her glam, the actress’ hair was styled into a tight chignon by Mara Roszak.
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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
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
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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
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
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“Chignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chignon. Accessed 18 Nov. 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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