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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Her hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few strands of wavy hair to frame her face.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
Bosworth pulled her hair back into a sleek, tight chignon to keep the focus on her bold red carpet look.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
The ensemble was coordinated with a pair of pumps, and Hadid’s glam included a natural, clean makeup look with her hair styled in a sleek, tight chignon.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Keeping the dress the centerpiece of the look, Hamlin’s hair was pulled back into a sleek tight chignon with minimal makeup featuring thin brows.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
Bosworth pulled her hair back into a sleek, tight chignon to keep the focus on her bold red carpet look.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
The ensemble was coordinated with a pair of pumps, and Hadid’s glam included a natural, clean makeup look with her hair styled in a sleek, tight chignon.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Keeping the dress the centerpiece of the look, Hamlin’s hair was pulled back into a sleek tight chignon with minimal makeup featuring thin brows.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Chignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chignon. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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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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