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Bun
For the bun the hair is twisted together and pinned at the back of the head.
💡 Did you know? It is the most practical of all styles: which is why ballerinas and surgeons wear it.
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Chignon
The chignon is a flat knot of hair sitting low at the nape.
💡 Did you know? The word comes from French ‘chignon du cou’: the nape of the neck.
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Beehive
The beehive is a high, backcombed, cone-shaped style.
💡 Did you know? It appeared in 1960 and returned once more with Amy Winehouse.
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Pompadour
In the pompadour the top hair is piled high above the forehead.
💡 Did you know? It is named after Madame de Pompadour: Elvis made it famous for men.
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Ponytail
For the ponytail the hair is tied together at the back of the head.
💡 Did you know? The name describes exactly what it looks like.
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Top knot
The top knot sits as a knot high on the head.
💡 Did you know? Samurai wore a strict version of it: the chonmage.
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French twist
For the French twist the hair is rolled to the side and pinned.
💡 Did you know? The German name ‘banana’ describes the elongated shape at the back.
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Half-up
In the half-up style only the top hair is taken back.
💡 Did you know? It combines loose hair with a clear view of the face.
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Updo
In an updo the entire hair is pinned up.
💡 Did you know? Until the 20th century, loose hair on adults was considered improper.
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