To achieve this effortless-looking updo, start by parting your hair down the middle and smoothing your hair into a low ponytail. And while you can experiment with a messier looking chignon, think more twisted than bunching. Leonardo Manetti, master stylist at Rob Peetoom Salon, Williamsburg, suggests, "Picture making a doughnut around the base of the pony," (via Real Simple). Once you have twisted and tucked your hair and loose strands into the base of the ponytail, then secure the finished look with bobby pins.

A huge bonus with this updo is that you can do it with unwashed hair! And, as previously stated, the chignon is not all about perfection. There are many different chignon styles you can do, depending on what you are aiming for. Consider braiding small pieces of your hair before tucking them into the low bun (via Seventeen). Or, add a headband to the finished product to channel your inner Blair Waldorf. No matter what style of chignon you choose, we applaud your stylish effort in keeping the chignon a classic, yet still modern choice.