Evie Rivera (@eviedzine), Sam Villa ambassador, travels the globe working Fashion Week in New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Toronto, so she has her fair share of tricks to manage the backstage mayhem. One of her go-tos is a sleek chignon. It’s easy and fast and puts the spotlight on the fashion. Here, she offers her top tips for how to achieve the chic, simple look.
- Build a Strong Foundation. Apply a styling gel like Redken Guts 10 from scalp to ends and directionally blow-dry.
- Create a Sleek Ponytail. Gather hair into a firm ponytail, making sure it’s perfectly smooth all around. Hold fist firmly against head with one hand and securely wrap a bungee cord around the base of ponytail without moving your fist.
- Form a Chignon. Wrap hair around hand, and place on the high point of the head and secure with pins for an asymmetrical, yet balanced finish.
“This style is so convenient because it can easily and quickly be crafted with one bungee and four pins, yet stay securely in place through multiple wardrobe changes,” explains Rivera.
For more styling tips, as well as how to enhance this style with braids, texture and accessories, watch Rivera create the look below.