This popular French hairstyle has never looked more chic.

Yep, we’re talking about the oh-so-elegant, oh-so-chic chignon.

As long as your hair is at least collarbone lengthit’ll work with alob haircutyou can rock a chignon.

Kate Middleton sports an intricate low bun with curtain bangs

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Best of all, creating a chignon is surprisingly easy and simple.

Then secure your hair into a low ponytail.

Continue to twist your hair into a bun shape, using your index finger to hold it in place.

Jessica Alba with a braided chignon on the red carpet

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Last, gently pull and loosen the edges of the bun to get your desired shape.

Then twist the bottom ponytail around that coil and secure it with a few more pins.

This circular tool is often a sponge-like or mesh accessory used to create voluminous and elegant buns or updos.

Storm Reid with a braided side bun

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Slide it up onto the base of your ponytail, then wrap hair around it and secure with pins.

Chignon Style Ideas

Now it’s time for the fun part.

Customize your chignon to match your vibe.