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04.Updo: Chignon
1. Create an ear to ear part to separate front from back
2. Brush hair into ponytail just below occipital bone, keeping even tension
3. Back comb the hair on the underside of the ponytail so hair does not separate (squirrel tail); apply hairspray
4. Smooth top of ponytail at desired elevation
5. Create the seam by placing 2 bobby pins on either side of a small rubber band. Hold the ponytail up and pin on either side (stretching binder over ponytail)
6. Release ponytail and smooth down; gather ends and pinch together. Pin this section forming a circle at the base of the ponytail.
7. Smooth back/style the sides and front
8. Close ends of chignon by pinning close to head