Alright, let’s talk about trying out this twisted chignon hairstyle. I saw it somewhere and thought, “Huh, maybe I can actually do that.” My hair wasn’t freshly washed, which sometimes helps it hold better anyway, less slippery.
Getting Started
So, first things first, I gathered my tools. Just the basics:
- A regular hairbrush.
- An elastic band, the kind that matches my hair color ideally, but any thin one works.
- Bobby pins. Lots of them. Seriously, grab more than you think you need.
I brushed my hair through to get rid of any major tangles. Didn’t need it perfectly smooth, just manageable.
The Process: Twisting and Pinning
Okay, here’s what I did. I pulled all my hair back into a low ponytail, right at the nape of my neck. Tied it off with the elastic band. Not too tight, just secure.
Then, I split the ponytail into two equal sections. Just divided it straight down the middle.
Now the twisting part. I took one section and started twisting it. Just kept twisting it in one direction until it was pretty tight and started to coil on itself a bit. I held that tight twist with one hand.
I did the exact same thing with the other section of hair, twisting it in the same direction as the first one. This seemed important.
With both sections twisted up, I took one twist and wrapped it around the base of the ponytail, where the elastic band is. Kinda like making a little bun. I tucked the end of the twist underneath the bun shape I was forming.
Then I grabbed the second twist and wrapped it around the first one, going in the same direction. Trying to cover the elastic band and make it look like one cohesive bun thing.
Securing the whole deal. This is where the bobby pins came in handy. I started sticking them in all around the base of the bun. The trick seemed to be pushing the pin so it grabs hair from the twisted bun part and some of the hair close to my scalp underneath. This anchors it. I used quite a few pins, pushing them in from different angles until it felt like it wasn’t going anywhere.
Finishing Up
Once it felt secure, I gently tugged at the twists a little bit, just to loosen it slightly and make it look a bit fuller, less severe. Didn’t want it looking plastered to my head. I also pulled out a couple of small strands around my face, just personal preference.
Could have used hairspray, but I skipped it this time. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t. Depends on the day.
And that was pretty much it. Looked in the mirror, and yeah, it actually worked! A nice little twisted bun at the back. Stayed put pretty well for most of the day too, which was a pleasant surprise. Not bad for a quick attempt.
