In recent years, statement hair accessories have had a renaissance. From oversized claw clips to velvet bows of epic proportions, women have borrowed hairstyles from past fashion decades and made them popular again. It's an easy way to freshen up a simple hairstyle if you're (like me) not the best at always keep your hair perfectly coiffed a la Matilda Djerf.
Bows, scarves, clips, and headbands are not just for the little women anymore and I wanted to share inspiration from some of the beautiful women around the internet about how to work elegant hair accessories and bows back into your daily style and occasion style.
Styling A Ponytail Bow
One of the most classic ways to style a bow, you can elevate any, everyday ponytail by adding a feminine touch of a bow. Because of the extra volume of hair you can often get away with a bit larger bow if you're wanting to really make a statement.
Look for a bow with a beautiful texture like velvet, eyelet, or satin to play into the feminine edge. It's also a great way to make a bad hair day a bit more fun.
Best Bows for Your Ponytail Hairstyle
Loeffler Randal has a stunning selection of bows on sale right now that would add a touch of elegance to any outfit. This Nutmeg one is perfect for fall
For a more subtle and classic look, the Hill House Home Margot Bow is about as perfect as it gets!
Also right now Target has a beautiful selection of bows for all occasions and hair types.
Styling a Bow Bun
Although "ballerinacore" is a recurring trend on Pinterest and has filtered down into various clothing collections from Free People, Joah Brown, and others, it's a tricky line as an adult women to embrace a bow + bun combo without looking like you're heading to a recital.
For a simple and easy bow + bun style, keep the bow on the smaller side and play with different placements. I personally love a bow with a clip on the back so you can fasten it right above or below your bun. Look for more of a scarf style bow as well to keep the Misty Copeland costume vibes at bay.
Best Bows for a Bun Hairstyle
No surprise, Anthropologie has a beautiful collection of feminine bows. This one screams fall with its print and color palette.
- try a plaid bow with your bun for an autumnal touch
- holiday hairstyles are made for this bow!
Holiday Hairstyles with Bows
While October may be a bit premature to think about holiday hairstyles, the number of social commitments for the holidays are starting to stack up. I like to plan ahead and am looking forward to getting a bit more creative with my hairstyles this year. A few bows that are perfect for your holiday parties are:
Scrunchie Bow Hairstyles
If bows are just a bit too much but you still want to add in a touch of something different, a scrunchie with a bow or rabbit ears attached is the perfect, subtle styling.
Etsy is a great place to find unique and handmade items like bow scrunchies. And I happen to know a lovely shop (wink, wink it's mine!) that sells beautiful scrunchies in all styles.
Right now Etsy is offering $10 off your purchase of $40 or more from any seller's shop including Wallflower. Just use the code YES10.