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 styled by Rena Calhoun, who is a deft hand at leading lady hair: from a chic chignon on Hunter Schafer to Baby Reindeer’s Nava Mau’s sleek bob.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
The secret-weapon character who makes the more haunting impression is Agnes, whose chignon hides a rebellious spirit underneath — as well as a furtive romance with the stable boy, Isak (Malte Gårdinger).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
Anderson continues to go makeup-free, and went more relaxed with her hair too: a simple blowout of her long blonde hair for the day, and a soft chignon for the evening.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
The actress’ hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few wisps of hair to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
The secret-weapon character who makes the more haunting impression is Agnes, whose chignon hides a rebellious spirit underneath — as well as a furtive romance with the stable boy, Isak (Malte Gårdinger).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
Anderson continues to go makeup-free, and went more relaxed with her hair too: a simple blowout of her long blonde hair for the day, and a soft chignon for the evening.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
The actress’ hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few wisps of hair to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Chignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chignon. Accessed 30 Jan. 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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