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14 Pretty Ways to Put a Bow On It

Emilie Branch

Dec 25, 2020

Adding an accessory is one of the easiest ways to update your style, and is there any accessory more classic than a bow? Thankfully, our childhood favorite is all grown-up and ready to breathe new life into even our most everyday looks. Here is our ultimate guide to wearing a hair bow accessory. The best part is that anyone can do it—all you need is a string!

All that Glitters is Golden
Don’t be afraid to play up contrasts and light your holiday sparkle shine through!
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Use Your Own Hair
Go all in—make your strands the bow!
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For Bridal
Sometimes a subtle ribbon is all you need—even on your big day.
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Thread it Through
A bow is an awesome finishing touch on an elaborate braid, especially when you incorporate the ribbon all the way through.
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Best Western
Finish a three-strand braid with a bow and you have won the west.
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Hair-cessorize
Complement the bow on your holiday dress, your hair is the best accessory.
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Sugar and Spice
A classic half-up, half-down anchors your braid in a nod to all things girly.
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Velvet Ribbon
Tie a velvet ribbon around your pony for a dramatic, party-ready lift.
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More Texture
Bows don’t have to be prim and proper—this is the hair bow equivalent of undone and textured.
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Side Note
Push your style to the side for twist on the classic.
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Bigger is Better
Bigger is unexpected, and adds a degree of chic to any look.
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Zig-Zags
Layer and zig-zag your bows to add insta-depth.
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Wrap it Up Weave your bow through an up-do, keeping the look tousled.
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Scarf Update
Turn any headscarf into your bow to wake up your style.
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