Women in the modern world lead an active lifestyle. Their everyday life is full of various events on which you need to look good. And a hairstyle appropriate to the situation and fashion is an indispensable part of the whole bow. But the embodiment of unusual ideas in this area takes a lot of time, which simply does not exist with the modern rhythm of life. Therefore, the female half of the population has its own small life hacks, which can be used to create the desired image. The use of chignon is one of those.
What it is?
Chignon is made from bunches of natural or artificial hair and is used as a hair extension element. The design is worn on the back of the head. You can fix it with elastic bands, various hairpins or automatic hairpins. The main charm of such an overlay is that it looks like a certain hairstyle, the manufacture of which was done by the master. This greatly saves time on styling hair.
In addition, this attribute of hairdressing helps to quickly give the hairstyle the necessary volume, as well as increase the overall length of the hair. Sparse hair and a small gray hair are easily masked by a chignon.
Pads are matched to the natural color of hair, unlike wigs.
Modern girls often use this product to model hairstyles created for the holidays and evening events. Due to the wide variety of models, it is possible to create a huge number of stylish images. You can get a fashionable long tail in a classic style in a few minutes or cute romantic curls. There are also more complex hairstyles that are attached to their own tail of a small length.
It is worth noting that this pad is very easy to put on. After all, after fixing, you do not have to constantly worry about the integrity of the hairstyle. All the strands in the chignon are neatly laid and securely fastened.
In addition, this transformation does not harm your own hair, in contrast to the procedures for dyeing, styling with a hairdryer, curling iron or ironing.
Business women actively use this product. After all, with a small arsenal of several different overlays, you can quickly change bows. For example, for a working day, create a business-style hairstyle in the form of a tail or a bun on the back of your head, and then, after changing your dress and changing the overlay for gentle curls, turn into a romantic person.
Varieties
As already clear from all of the above, the chignon has many species. Most often found:
- tail;
- a bunch;
- curls;
- braid;
- bang;
- complicated hairstyle.
Chignon in the form of a long ponytail can be called universal. It helps to create the greatest number of diverse images. It is worn without additional styling, simply fastened to its own short ponytail, or you can twist it into curls or make a corrugation. Such hair is often laid in lush evening hairstyles.
The next universal overlay is the beam. It is impossible to transform. However, the classic image that is created by its application is perfect for any occasion. With a hairstyle, you can look spectacular at work, and in the theater, and even at a party.
Curls can also be styled in a hairstyle or bun. However, they have proven themselves well in simple use to give additional volume to hair. Such a hairpiece can be used daily without worrying about the evenness and correctness of curls.
The presence of a thick and beautiful braid has always been considered one of the main female virtues. Currently, nothing has changed, except for the variety of weaving such a hairstyle. But a beautiful braid pattern requires not only a large length of hair, but also certain skills and dexterity. If all this is not, then a great way out hairpiece in the form of a braid. This solution is also beneficial in that you can purchase several types of products with different weaving.
Chignon-bangs are a rather unusual type of lining.
But its use dramatically changes the appearance, allowing you to get a more magnificent and rich hairstyle in a matter of minutes. Such an overlay is also good for those who cannot immediately decide whether to cut off the bangs or not. Wearing such a chignon, you can not only quickly understand how fit the bangs are, but also ask the opinions of friends and relatives about the transformation.
A patch in the form of a complex hairstyle is worn only on the occasion of a holiday or evening out. Its convenience is explained by the lack of need to cut time for a hairdresser.
When using it, fees take much less time, which is especially important for business women.
How to choose?
In order to choose a chignon, you must first understand the possible purpose of its use. If the chignon is chosen for going to the club, then you can purchase an artificial option. Such hair has a unique shine, looks beautiful and healthy. But there is a significant drawback. Since the raw material for artificial hairpieces is a special kind of algae, they also need special care. And even so, the pad does not last long.
therefore if you plan to fix the chignon permanently, then it is better to opt for the natural version. I would like to note right away that it will cost an order of magnitude more, but it will look organic when laid. After all, his main task is an imperceptible increase in the volume and length of hair. And natural hair is better suited for this purpose.
You need to buy a cover in the daytime and in good light. Otherwise, its own shade may differ from the tone of the chignon, which will be striking.Here it is necessary to clarify that the color should not coincide with the natural completely. It is better if the overlay is one or more shades lighter. The fact is that hair usually has several shades if the color is natural. A lighter tone than that of one's own roots is closest to the natural tone of the tips.
How to fasten?
The type of hairpins used to attach the chignon is completely dependent on the model. To securely attach the long tail, it is necessary to lay the product over its own tail and strengthen it with a special clip mounted in the nozzle. Then the joint and fastenings are tied with a tape that completely hides the connection. This procedure is easy to perform at home. The main thing is to do everything step by step, with maximum accuracy.
A good option can be winding one strand from the lining around the tape or place of attachment. Such a hairstyle will look not only stylish, but also more natural.
A hairstyle in the form of a tail can also be fixed with a crab hair clip. In this case, the styling takes on an unusual look. It seems that at first the hair was gathered and pinned into a bun with a hairpin, and then the ends loosened.
Before attaching the hairpiece in the form of a braid, it must be braided. First you need to attach it with clips under your hair, and then again braid the braid, but already with your own strands interspersed. So he will look as natural as possible, and hold very tight. With the help of ready-made weaving, you can create more complex variations of hairstyles by laying a braid around the head.
An overlay of the “babette” type (lush bouffant) is also attached to its own hair bun. The chignon is equipped with a small recess in the middle, which allows you to securely hide your tips. This variety is fixed using special clips. This model has several types that transform not only the owners of short hair, but also the hostesses of medium-length hair.
Care Tips
Natural hairpiece does not require an abundance of care actions. It is enough to comb it with a soft brush, wash in cold water with an ordinary shampoo. It is better not to dry such hair with a hair dryer, they can become brittle. But if you need to quickly cope, then it is better to choose a cold airflow mode.
Natural hair well tolerate dyeing in various colors and curling if necessary. But do not abuse these procedures. It must be remembered that such hairpieces from the same processes as their own hair deteriorate.
Many more problems arise during the operation of artificial hairpieces.
It is important to remember that the patch has a strictly limited number of hairs. For their safety, it is necessary to comb the product with special care.
It is best to first tangle the matted hair with your hands into the most even strands, then comb it, but only with a rare comb or brush with soft bristles.
It should be noted that regular washing of the product extends its service life. This procedure must be performed at least once every three months. For artificial hair, you need to buy a special shampoo that will protect the hairs from the negative effects of the environment.
And it is also important to remember that synthetic curls and corrugated locks should never be combed, as they will become like tow.
After washing, they are simply neatly laid out on a flat surface, spreading confused places with your hands. If after drying the hairs do not shine enough or fluffy slightly, it is enough to spray them with cold water from the spray gun.
If the hairpiece fibers are made of cheap acrylic, then the use of antistatic liquid will be appropriate.
Interesting examples
An overlay for hair is often used to obtain unusual hairstyles for special occasions. Of course, if you have time, you can contact a specialist who will assemble a dark or light hairpiece in a high hairstyle with unusual curls.But if there is not enough time, you can use the overlay to create your own hairstyle. Hair, after hanging the hairpiece, you can give a different shape. It will look great braid, braided in the form of a fish tail with large curls, or tail assembled on one side with strands at the base.
A tail of long hair, divided into 20 strands, can be an excellent evening hairstyle. Each of them must be twisted with a letter and fixed with an invisible one. At the end, you get an amazing flower from the hair.
For evening hairstyles, styling in the form of a French braid is also suitable. To do this, first the chignon-tail or braid is mounted on the back of the head. Then all the hair is collected in a tail, with which all further manipulations are carried out.
The necessary funds for lush styling are applied to it. Usually take foam. Then a small lock is separated and a braid is woven from it. After which, the base of the tail is wound with weaving. This is a great way to hide the chignon’s junction. The ends of weaving need to be stabbed with an invisibility or woven into the main braid. But for the second option, it is better to leave them a little longer.
Then the main tail is divided into three strands and weave a traditional braid. But weaving should not be tight. Next, the strands are spread slightly with your hands to obtain a volumetric effect on the braid. At the end of weaving, various beads on a fishing line or chains can be used. This hairstyle looks modern and unusual.
Chignon is an excellent tool that allows you to often change images and create any hairstyles and styling for all occasions.
On how to choose and wear a chignon, see the next video.
