side swept chignon

step one: Prep hair with root lift product

Start your chignon by spritzing the hair with ghd root lift spray.

step two: Dry product in hairdryer

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

step three: Section hair

Section hair from ear to ear.

step four: At bottom of head, place curling wand above section

Starting at the bottom of the head, place the ghd curve™ creative curl wand.

step five: Twist wrap hair

Twist wrap around the barrel and hold for 5-8 seconds.

step six: 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.

step seven: 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.

step eight: Shake curls out

Using your hands, gently shake your curls out to loosen them.

step nine: 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.

step ten: Tease ponytail with dressing brush

Using a ghd narrow dressing brush, tease the top of the pony tail back for thickness.

step eleven: 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.

step twelve: Spray with final fix hairspray

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