How to create a glamorous, classic hair bow for your next look
In short: The hair bow is a timeless accessory that constantly ebbs and flows in popularity. Whether you want a high, glamorous style or a smaller, low version on a ponytail, mastering the classic technique allows you to level up your look with just a few simple steps and basic styling tools.
Creating a classic hair bow begins with preparing the hair. Start by spraying the hair away from the face and securing it into a standard ponytail. To prevent bagginess at the nape of the neck, tilt your head backwards during the final rotation of the ponytail. This ensures the base remains tight and secure.
The mechanism of the bow relies on a specific manipulation of the ponytail. On the third rotation of the hair around the base, instead of pulling the hair all the way through, create a loop. This loop forms the initial shape of the bow. Once the loop is established, fan out the hair slightly and create a small part in the center to define the bow's structure.
To finish the look, gather the ends of the hair into a point and place them between the two puffs you have created. Secure this center section with bobby pins at the back. To ensure the bow stays in place, you can attach the bottom of the hair to the head using additional bobby pins in multiple places for security.
The final stage involves finesse. Use a heavy-hold hairspray to lift the bow and set it. To hide the structural bobby pins, tuck them into one side of the bow. Should a space form between the bow's midpoint and its hair, apply a single bobby pin to fix the rear and finish the look.
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