Updo How-To: The Short Hair Chignon

For many of us, fall calendars are jam packed. For times when you want to look your best, but don't have a ton of time to throw an intricate updo together, consider this EASY short chignon style from Lauren Conrad's beauty blog, The Beauty Department.

short hair chignon via the beauty department

Don't let the title fool you - this updo just gives you the appearance of short hair. The model actually has shoulder length hair. This style would work on any length from bob to mid-back!

Before you get started, you'll need to have a few things handy: an elastic-based headband, 1 inch barrel curling iron, light-hold styling cream (we love Redken Glam Dream Whip!), bobbypins, a comb, and a hand mirror.

This style would work great for a big event like homecoming, but also easy enough to try for your next girls night.

For the love of hair,
Melanie

Video & photo courtesy of The Beauty Department