chignon

noun

Definition of chignonnext
as in bun

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Recent Examples of chignon Rather than sitting squarely at the nape of her neck, the chignon is jauntily positioned off-center, with a roll starting behind one ear and sweeping gracefully toward the opposite side. — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 June 2026 Sperling accessorized with Pragnell earrings, Jimmy Choo heels, and wore her blonde hair in a low chignon. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 June 2026 Because Buckley has short hair, a chignon or updo was not an option—but combed neatly back with a side part, clearing the face, feels like a very Grace Kelly detail. — Ana Serrano, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026 From ultra-glossy glass hair and sculptural chignons to romantic textured styles, the season’s hair trends also reflect how beauty continues to influence fashion, both on and off the runway. — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chignon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chignon
  1. bun
  2. updo
  3. beehive
  4. pageboy
  5. upsweep
Noun
  • The rest of the hair is then gathered into a small, pastry-like bun at the top of the head, with tendrils typically left out to frame the face or brush over one eye.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The chain replaced its soft bun with a more sturdier version, changed the recipe for its mayonnaise and now serves it in a box instead of wrapped in paper.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bun
Noun
  • The uncomplicated French look will never go out of style, and the French hair clip is a must-have for that easy, messy updo.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Seahawks star sported a classic black tuxedo while his wife wore a red, high-neck gown with her hair styled in an updo.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of updo
Noun
  • The first technique involves braiding your hair into straight-back cornrows or a beehive and weaving the kinky, coily tresses in with a latch-hook crochet needle.
    — Aleah Wright, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Even so, her love of melody pulled her toward music, and many people encouraged her to take a path similar to an especially famous British pop siren with a ’60s beehive.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 July 2026
Definition of beehive
Noun
  • Anchored by the tenderness of Comer’s performance (the actress’ movie star glamour futilely undermined by a godforsaken pageboy cut), Sister Brigid offers herself as proof that old wounds can be tended into blooming gardens of love, and Robin is thus inspired to rewrite his own legend.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026
  • On March 2—one day before debuting her new pageboy bob at Paris Fashion Week—Hadid made her grand entrance in a pair of straight-leg jeans that stop well above the ankle, showing off much of her beige crew sock and the entire tongue of her black loafers.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of pageboy
Noun
  • The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.
    — Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022
  • The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.
    — BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Definition of upsweep

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