Renée Zellweger’s Chignon Hairstyle Is Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Bridget Jones would be impressed.


I would follow Renée Zellweger to the ends of the earth just to see if she would reveal the secret to her latest hairstyle. Thankfully, I wouldn’t have to venture far, as on Feb. 12, the actor was spotted in New York City for the premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy. For the event, Zellweger wore an off-the-shoulder sage green dress with matching heels and kept her makeup simple, yet fresh, opting for a soft pink color on her lips and cheeks. The best part of the whole look? Her elegant chignon hairstyle.
As is customary for this look, Zellweger’s hair was first curled and then pulled to the nape of her neck. Chignons come in a variety of styles, and Zellweger opted to keep the ends of her hair out of her bun for a y more intentionally undone feel, keeping the curls intact thanks to a few strategically placed bobby pins. A deep side part resulted in a wispy piece of hair framing the right side of her face.
Zellweger's chignon hairstyle.
Given that we've all been obsessed with bob haircuts and shorter pixie styles, (see: Gabrielle Union and Emma Stone), it’s refreshing to see a Hollywood A-lister embrace the versatility of longer hair—especially with a style as classic as a chignon. If the recent looks that have graced New York Fashion Week have anything to do with it, chignons may well on their way to becoming a top seasonal trend. The hairstyle was recently featured at Luar’s Fall/Winter ‘25 show, where key hairstylist Jawara Wauchope, combined it with a quintessential New York flair. “Growing up in New York City, I’d always see women with these voluminous coif-like hairstyles, and we took that but added chignons to make the look feel more sleek and chic,” he explained backstage.
Chignons are an elegant look to keep in your back pocket, so keep reading to see a few products you’ll need to perfect the hairstyle at home.
This hair gel was a staple for Wauchope at the Luar show and if it's good enough to keep the hairstyles on the runway in tact, I'd wager it's good enough for us at-home hairstylists, too.
Smooth flyaways and subtly sculpt hair with this dry styling cream. It's the perfect mix of lightweight texture with serious smoothing and hydrating benefits.
I've been really into a looser curl lately and if you want to have the same look as the foundation of your chignon, opt for a tool with a larger barrel size like this 1.5 inch curling iron from Hot Tools.
Aside from hair ties, another chignon staple has to be bobby pins. These come in different shades to match your hair, allowing them to disappear into the look.
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
Ariel Baker is the Beauty Writer at Marie Claire. Previously the associate beauty editor at PS and briefly freelance, she has bylines in InStyle, Forbes Vetted, Women's Health, and more.
Since she started out in the non-profit sector, Ariel enjoys looking at beauty from a sociocultural lens, looking to avenues like politics, music, and the arts, to inform her views on the space. That being said, as a true beauty-product obsessive, testing the latest items to hit the market, keeping up with trends, and meeting industry icons, will always be her favorite part of working in the beauty space.
When she's not working, Ariel can be found hanging out with her fiancé and loving on their two cat daughters: Cow and Chicken.
-
This Runway Lingerie Trend Makes a Cameo in Selena Gomez's Music Video
She'll make it worth it.
By Halie LeSavage Published
-
Netflix's Crime Drama 'Adolescence' Concludes With a Harrowing Message About Toxic Masculinity
We're breaking down how the four-part miniseries ends.
By Radhika Menon Published
-
Prince William Admits He Has a Secret Online Habit: "I Get Quite Into It"
"I can be on there for ages."
By Kristin Contino Published
-
Jenna Ortega’s New Burgundy Hair Has Me Ready for Season 2 of 'Wednesday'
Wednesday Addams, is that you?
By Ariel Baker Published
-
Doechii’s Best Paris Fashion Week Beauty Looks Deserve a Standing Ovation
The Grammy winner cemented her place as a beauty and fashion icon.
By Ariel Baker Published
-
Katie Holmes’s Beachy Waves Are a Masterclass In Unbothered French Beauty
The actor turned heads at the Zimmerman Paris Fashion Week show with her new look.
By Ariel Baker Published
-
Cate Blanchett Redefines the Cool, Slick Bob
Endless short hair inspiration ahead.
By Ariel Baker Published
-
Mindy Kaling's New Sharp Lob Haircut Is All My Spring Hair Goals
The actor was spotted in New York City with a new short 'do and we can’t get enough.
By Ariel Baker Published
-
Simone Ashley’s Indie Sleaze Glam Is a Cool-Toned Dream
The actor was spotted in New York City looking like the epitome of cool-toned beauty.
By Ariel Baker Published
-
Millie Bobby Brown Has Had Enough of Your Criticism
The actor took to Instagram to share her feelings about recent articles that have criticized her appearance.
By Ariel Baker Published
-
The 10 Best Hair Growth Shampoos of 2025, Tested by Editors
Expensive and healthy-looking hair on lock.
By Marisa Petrarca Published