Office Hair Is Officially Back: 4 Takes On A Bun To Try This January

While the hair colour trends of 2026 point to the rising popularity of laid-back shades with earthy, dark roots, the way we’re styling our hair has taken a more “done” turn. (Re-)enter the chignon, one of the most popular hairstyles on the spring/summer 2026 runways and perennially chic. Here, we break down four different versions to work into your hairstyle wardrobe.

Ballet chignon

Zimmerman SS26 / Gorunway

Worn either low or in the middle of the back of the head, the dancer’s chignon was seen at the (deep breath) Bottega Veneta, Off-White, Schiaparelli, Zimmermann, Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein shows. Timeless and easy to do, use a dense bristled brush to smooth the hair back and an invisible bobble, to create the effect of a perfect bun that needs no support.

Calvin Klein SS26 /Gorunway

Schiaparelli SS26 /Gorunway

Sculptural chignon

At the Mugler and Prabal Gurung shows, models wore low ponytails with the lengths lifted to form sculptural, avant-garde bun shapes. From infinity-shaped chignons to small knots with the ends left loose (and slicked with gel), the unexpected nature of the shapes makes them a chic upgrade on a classic hairstyle.

Mugler SS26 /Gorunway

Prabal Gurung SS26 /Gorunway

Undone chignon

One way to make a chignon your own is to gently undo it. The sweet spot between the smooth, perfect nature of a chignon and the undone, slight unruliness of a loose hairstyle, this variation is perfect for 2026. Play with waved, undulated front pieces or an off-centre part, for a modern upgrade.

Chanel SS26 /Gorunway

Giorgio Armani SS26 /Gorunway

Accessorised chignon

Max Mara’s black hair ribbons injected some playful ’60s energy into an otherwise low-key hairstyle. Seen here on model Alex Consani, it’s a retro slant that can be fun to play with.