Women in the modern world lead an active lifestyle. Their weekdays are full of various events that need to look good. And the hairstyle, which corresponds to the situation and fashion, is an obligatory part of the whole bow. But the embodiment of unusual ideas in this area takes a lot of time, which is simply not there with the modern pace of life. Therefore, the female half of the population has its own small life hacks, which can be used to create the desired image. Using chignon is one of those.
What it is?
Chignon is made from bunches of natural or artificial hair and is used as a patch element of the hairstyle. The design is worn on the back of the head. It can be secured with rubber bands, various pins or automatic hairpins. The main charm of such a lining is that she has the appearance of a certain hairstyle, the manufacture of which was done by the master. This saves time on hair styling.
In addition, this attribute of hairdressing helps to quickly give the hair the necessary volume, as well as increase the total length of hair. Sparse hair and small gray easily masked chignon.
Covers are selected for natural hair color, unlike wigs.
Modern girls often use this product to model hairstyles created for holidays and evening events. Due to the large variety of models, it is possible to create a huge number of stylish images. You can get a trendy long tail in a classic style or cute romantic curls in a few minutes. There are also more complex hairstyles, which are mounted on your own tail of a small length.
It is worth noting that such an overlay is very easy to put on. After all, after fixing do not have to constantly worry about the integrity of the hair. All strands in hairpiece neatly laid and securely fastened.
In addition, such a transformation does not harm its own hair, in contrast to the procedures for dyeing, styling with a hair dryer, curling iron or ironing.
Business women are actively using this product. After all, with a small arsenal of several different plates, you can quickly change bows. For example, for a working day to create a hairstyle in a business style in the form of a tail or a tuft at the back of the head, and then, changing the dress and changing the trim on delicate curls, turn into a romantic person.
Varieties
As it has already become clear from all of the above, chignon has many species. Most common:
- tail;
- bundle;
- curls;
- spit;
- bang;
- complicated hairstyle
Chignon in the form of a long horse tail can be called universal. It helps to create the largest number of diverse images. It is worn without additional styling, simply fastened to your own short tail, and you can twist it into curls or make a corrugation. Such hair is often placed in lush evening hairstyles.
The next most versatile overlay is the bundle. It is impossible to transform. However, the classic image that is created when it is applied is great for any occasion. With a hairstyle you can look spectacular at work, in the theater, and even at a party.
Curls can also be laid in the hair or bun. However, they are well proven in simple use to give additional volume of hair. Such chignon 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 women's virtues. Currently, nothing has changed, except for the variety of weaving such a hairstyle. But beautiful braid pattern requires not only long hair, but also certain skills and skills. If all this is not there, then an excellent solution will be chignon in the form of a braid. This solution is also beneficial because you can purchase several types of products with different weaving.
Chignon-bangs - a rather unusual type of lining.
But its use radically changes the appearance, allowing you to get a more lush and rich hairstyle in a matter of minutes. Such an overlay is also good for those who cannot immediately decide whether to cut off a bang or not. Wearing such chignon, you can not only quickly understand how bangs fit, but also ask the opinion of friends and relatives about the transformation.
Overlay in the form of a complex hairstyle is worn only on the occasion of a holiday or an evening out. Its convenience is explained by the lack of need to find time for a hairdresser.
With its use, 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 to go to the club, then you can purchase an artificial version. Such hair has a unique shine, look beautiful and healthy. But there is a significant drawback. Since the raw material for artificial chignons is a special kind of algae, they also require special care. And even with this, the pad will not last long.
therefore if you plan to fix the hairpiece constantly, it is better to stop the choice on the natural version. Just want to note that it will cost an order of magnitude more, but in the styling it will look organically. After all, its main task is an inconspicuous increase in the volume and length of hair. And natural hair is better suited for this purpose.
It is necessary to buy an overlay in the afternoon and at good lighting. Otherwise, your own shade may differ from the tone of chignon, which will be evident. Here you need to clarify that the color should not coincide with the natural completely. It is better if the pad 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 its own roots is closest to the natural tone of the tips.
How to fix?
The type of hairpins that fasten the chignon depends entirely on the model. In order to securely attach the long tail, it is necessary to put the product on top of its own tail and strengthen it with a special clip embedded in the attachment. Then the junction and fasteners 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 could be winding one strand of lining around the tape or attachment point. This hairstyle will look not only stylish, but also more natural.
Hair in the form of a tail can be fixed and a hairpin-crab. In this case, the styling takes an unusual look. It seems that the hair was first collected and stabbed into a bun with a hairpin, and then the ends were dissolved.
Before fastening the chignon in the form of a braid, it must be unstuck. First, you need to attach it with clips under your hair, and then re-braid the braid, but already with your own strands alternately. So it will look as natural as possible, and keep very tight. With the help of ready-made weaving, you can create more complex variations of the hairstyle, putting the braid around your head.
The “Babette” type lining (fluffy bouffant) is also attached to your own hair bundle. Chignon is equipped with a small recess in the middle, which allows you to safely hide their tips. This type is fixed with special clips.This model has several types that transform not only the owners of short hair, but also the hostesses of hair of medium length.
Care instructions
Chignon of natural hair does not require an abundance of care actions. It is enough to comb it with a soft brush, wash in cold water with ordinary shampoo. Hair dryer is better not to dry such hair, they can become brittle. But if you need to quickly cope, it is better to choose the mode of cold blowing.
Natural hair is well tolerated dyeing in different colors and curling, if necessary. But do not abuse these procedures. Need to remember that such hairpieces from the same processes as their own hair deteriorate.
Much more problems arise during the operation of artificial chignons.
It is important to remember that the pad is strictly limited number of hairs. For their safety it is necessary to comb the product with great care.
It is best to tangle the hair first with hands on the most even strands, then comb it, but only with a rare comb or a soft-bristled brush.
It should be noted that regular washing of the product prolongs its service life. It is necessary to carry out this procedure at least once every three months. For artificial hair, you need to buy a special shampoo that will protect the hair from the negative effects of the environment.
It is also important to remember that synthetic curls and corrugated strands should not be combed under any circumstances, as they will become similar to tow.
After washing, they are just gently laid out on a flat surface, straightening the tangled place with your hands. If, after drying, the hairs shine insufficiently or lightly, it is enough to sprinkle them with cold water from the sprayer.
If the chignon fibers are made of cheap acrylic, the use of an antistatic fluid is appropriate.
Interesting examples
Overlay on the hair is often used to obtain unusual hairstyles for special occasions. Of course, if you have time, you can contact a specialist who will collect a dark or light chignon in a high hairstyle with unusual curls. But if you do not have enough time, you can use the pad to create a hairstyle on your own. Hair, after hanging chignon, you can give various forms. It will look great braid, braided in the form of a fish tail with large curls, or assembled side tail with strands at the base.
An excellent evening hairstyle can also be a long hair tail, divided into 20 layers. Each of them must be twisted with a booklet and secured with an invisible one. At the end you get an amazing flower from the hair.
For evening hairstyle fit and styling in the form of a French braid. To do this, first chignon tail or braid attached to the back of the head. Then all the hair is collected in the tail, with which they carry out all further manipulations.
It is applied the necessary funds for the magnificent laying. Usually take the foam. Then separate the small strand and weave a pigtail from it. After that, the weave is wrapped around the base of the tail. This is a great way to hide the junction of the chignon. Weaving tips need to stab stealth or weave 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 is not worth tightening. Further strands straighten a little hands to get on the spit surround effect. At the end of weaving, you can use different beads on a fishing line or chains. This hairstyle looks modern and unusual.
Chignon is a great tool that allows you to frequently change images and create any hairstyle and styling for all occasions.
On how to choose and wear a hairpiece, see the following video.
