Step-by-step: Braided chignon with headband

Need a quick, cute and easy hairstyle? Then we have the updo for you. Using a headband and a few simple steps, here’s how to create a sleek braided chignon.


1

DIVIDE

Divide your hair into a side parting and spray with dry shampoo to add texture. 

 







2

TEASE AND SMOOTH

Tease your hair to create volume and then gently brush through it to smooth over any fly-aways. 

  




3

 

PLAIT

Attach your headband over your head – wear it like a crown, rather than under your hair. Now create four plaits and secure them with hairbands. 

 




4

ATTACH

Fold your plaits around your headband securing each plait with hairgrips. Do this with all four plaits to create a chignon.

  


 




5

FINISHING TOUCHES 

Loosen hair around your face and finish with hairspray. 

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Words by: Photographs by: Nina Varumo, Hair: Åsa Östergren