Chain Chignon Tutorial
This chain chignon tutorial will help you get an easy, soft and utterly romantic updo in no time.
S T E P 1.
Mist hair with Goldwell Hot Form heat protector. Using hot rollers set the entire head and allow them to cool down.
S T E P 2.
Carefully remove rollers and brush hair well to relax the curl.
S T E P 3.
Divide the hair down the centre back into two equal sections, then direct towards the front.
S T E P 4.
Work each section separately, dividing into three equal strands. Create a three-strand braid.
S T E P 5.
Secure with a small rubber band. Repeat the same three strand braid in the remaining section and secure with a small rubber band.
S T E P 6.
Beginning at the end of the braid, carefully pull out the edges of the braid to give texture and width.
S T E P 7.
Repeat the same with the second braid.
S T E P 8.
Cross the braids over to the opposite side at the nape of the neck.
S T E P 9.
Coil each braid down onto the head in a circular pattern.
S T E P 10.
Pin under the braid to secure well into place.
S T E P 11.
Work the shorter layers into the style by gently twisting the piece towards the back and pinning behind the coils.
S T E P 12.
Brush any stray hairs into the design and finish with a light spray of Goldwell Regular Hold hair spray to hold.
TA-DA!
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Photography Sam Grey Stylist Jess Jacob Art Direction Kimberlee Kessler & Rosemary Slade assisted by Melessa Collins Hair Sharon Blain assisted by Julie Hagney Makeup Casey Gore at The Future Mrs Dress Rachel Alex Model Amelia S Viviens