The chignon is a timeless classic updo! It can be made uber glamorous being pulled back and sleek or can be left a little more ‘messy glam’ by creating tousled hair with some loose curls!

To achieve this look I would recommend using 16-18" or 20-22" length extensions to keep the bun a manageable size! First decide if you’re going straight or curly, after using a heat protection product and following the Headkandy care guide, curl or straighten your own hair and extensions. After fitting your extensions pull all your hair into a loose pony, either at the nape of your neck or to the side - about 2 inches behind your ear! I find using a thin hair elastic helps secure the whole chignon when you have finished and it is very easy to hide.

Start by splitting your pony into 2 sections and simply wrap them around each other! Twist one to the right and the other the left, secure each twist with hair grips and hairspray or smoothing serum! To achieve the tousled look simply leave your hair loose framing your face, then when you have wrapped your hair pull out a few ends to leave some flowing curls! Or cheat by using your single wefts and have some longer flowing curls :)