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SIDE SWEPT CHIGNON

Exuding elegance with your hair up is effortless. For your next party hairstyle, opt for a side swept chignon to keep your locks off your shoulders. Give this classic updo hairstyle a makeover with a look that’s all about reinventing the resurgence of glamour through texture and volume.

Party hair doesn’t have to be about free-flowing waves or gorgeous curls – this updo hairstyle will add a touch of sophistication to your look. This modern chignon rules from a textured base so prep your locks with ghd root lift spray and the ghd air® hairdryer. Add your own twist to the updo and create movement through your mid-lengths with the ghd curve® creative curl wand. Keep your hair up all night long with a spritz of ghd final fix hairspray for party hairstyle perfection.

Get a flawlessly sculpted updo hairstyle with a side swept chignon. Follow our how-to guide and find your new go-to party look.

step-by-steps

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PREP HAIR WITH ROOT LIFT PRODUCT

Start your chignon by spritzing the hair with ghd pick me up - root lift spray.
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DRY PRODUCT IN HAIRDRYER

Using the ghd air® hairdryer, dry in the product using your fingers to help create lift at the roots.
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SECTION HAIR

Section hair from ear to ear.
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AT BOTTOM OF HEAD, PLACE CURLING WAND ABOVE SECTION

Starting at the bottom of the head, place the ghd curve® creative curl wand.
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TWIST WRAP HAIR

Twist wrap around the barrel and hold for 5-8 seconds.
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THEN TWIST WRAP BELOW THE HAIR ON NEXT SECTION

On the next section, place the barrel below the hair, and twist wrap for 5-8 seconds.
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Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 on large sections

Continue throughout hair using large sections, alternating the barrel above and below the hair for a natural texture.
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SHAKE CURLS OUT

Using your hands, gently shake your curls out to loosen them.
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CREATE LOW PONY WITH FINGERS

Using your fingers so it’s not too neat, gather the hair into a low side pony tail.

TIP: Pinch the top section for volume and extra texture, pulling out some loose sections at the front.

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TEASE PONYTAIL WITH DRESSING BRUSH

Using a ghd narrow dressing brush, tease the top of the pony tail back for thickness.
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ROLL PONY UP TO HEAD, ADDING GRIPS TO KEEP SECURE

Roll the ponytail up towards the head and add grips through the centre – add extra grips as needed to feel secure.
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SPRAY WITH HAIRSPRAY

Lock your chignon in place by spraying your updo with ghd perfect ending - final fix hairspray.