20 Elegant Chignon Buns

Celebrity Chignon Hairstyles

The modern bun, or chignon, is a favorite updo hairstyle among fashionable women. The word “chignon” comes from the French phrase “chignon du cou,” which means nape of the neck. The chignon hair style is one of the easiest ways to get spruced up for a night out on the town is tying your hair back into a simple updo. It’s surprisingly quick and easy, and it’s sure to win you a few admiring glances. If you are looking for some easy elegant updos, the chignon may be a great hair style for you.


An example of a chignon hairstyle

Here is a gallery of chignon hairstyles.

Celebrity Chignon Hairstyles
Celebrity Chignon Hairstyles

Elizabeth Banks Hairstyle: This is one of the most classic Chignon hair style from Elizabeth Banks. If you have at least semi-long hair this will be easier to do.

Camilla Belle Chignon
Camilla Belle Chignon

Celebrity Camilla Belle Updo hairstyle: Chignon
If you have a glamorous night out on the town or just want to get the weight of your hair off of your neck and shoulders on a summer day, a chignon is an easy and elegant way to accomplish this. Camilla Belle wore her hair in a super sleek, classic chignon at an evening with Ralph Lauren hosted by Oprah Winfrey.

Franziska Knuppe Chignon Updo Hairstyle
Franziska Knuppe Chignon Updo Hairstyle

Chignon buns are perfect for just about any age and occasion. A messy, casual chignon is perfect for school or a day running errands. Formal chignons are best for weddings and proms. It is modern and classic at the same time.

Hofit Golan Spanish Chignon
Hofit Golan Spanish Chignon

An updo hairstyle for women, the chignon features an elegant bun at the nape of the neck. A Spanish chignon is a variation of the hairstyle popularized by female Spanish flamenco dancers. Hofit golan rocked a classic chignon at the amfAR Gala. Loose center part tendrils framed her face.

Lara Spencer Chignon Updos
Lara Spencer Chignon Updos

Celebrity Lara Spencer loose updos: a romantic chignon hair style for women. This is a fab ‘do to wear to any special occasion.

Side Swept Chignon Hairstyle
Side Swept Chignon Hairstyle

Ashley Greene Hairstyles: This is really an elegant hair style, this chignon is great for wedding! This hairstyle is best suited for those with oval face shapes and will need product for hold and shine. Ashley Greene styled her polished hair in a side pinned chignon

African American Chignon Hairstyle
African American Chignon Hairstyle

African American Black hairstyles for women: the chignon. La La was a modern day princess in a sheer blush gown. She paired her elegant look with a side swept chignon.

Taylor Swift Chignon Updo Hairstyle
Taylor Swift Chignon Updo Hairstyle

Perfect chignon hairstyle for wedding! Taylor Swift looked every bit the lady with a twisted chignon.

Sandra Lee Beautiful Chignon
Sandra Lee Beautiful Chignon

Hairstyles for 40s: Sandra Lee pinned her hair up in a classic chignon this time.

Chignon hairstyle for wedding
Chignon hairstyle for wedding

Sleek Chignon Hairstyle: this is a perfect hair style for wedding! Rachel Bilson opted for a classic look at the Tribeca Film Festival with a sleek chignon and wispy bangs.

This is section #1 on Chignon Hairstyles, we will update more new chignon hair styles in the near future.

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