Hairstyle Tutorial: Knot your Ballerina Bun

Chignon 0Create a sculpted take on a classic chignon from the SS15 Novis presentation with tips from Frank Rizzieri, Aveda Guest Artist.

Step 1: Spritz hair with Pure Abundance™ Style Prep™ to give volume and thickness in preparation for the hair to hold the finished style.

Step 2: Blow dry hair straight to help expand the volume while also creating sleekness; add a light mist of Brilliant™ Spray-On Shine for a touch of sheen.

Step 3: Create a solid center part before pulling hair tightly back into a ponytail that rests just above the nape of the neck, but below the center of the head; firmly secure with a bungee cord elastic.

Step 4: Taking two sections from the ponytail begin to strongly knot the sections tightly doing this continuously until the end of the ponytail.

Step 5: Coil the knotted sections up into the base of the ponytail letting random pieces poke out for a sculptured look and added detail. Secure the knotted bun with pins until it is tight to the head.

Step 6: Apply Air Control™ Hair Spray onto a small bristled brush and gently use on the top of the head toward the bun to smooth flyaways.

[Image courtesy of Aveda]

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