3 Gorgeous *Grown-Up* Ways to Wear a Hair Bow

Bows are back in a big way for grown-up babes. For a fun holiday ‘do, a romantic wedding style, or to amp up a laid-back everyday look, a bow brings that extra oomph you’re after.  It’s the ultimate flirty hair accessory! So how do you wear one without looking like the first-grade version of yourself? Easy. Ahead, check out three stylish, sophisticated hairstyles with bows–and how to recreate them in no time at all.

Half-Up Topsy Tail

Instructions:

1. Pull a section from the front of the hair from each side.
2. Secure the two sections together in the back with an elastic.
3. Flip the ends up and through in “topsy tail” fashion.
4. Clip the bow just above the elastic.

Braided Ponytail

Instructions:

1. Create a French braid to the nape of the neck.
2. Gather hair into a ponytail, secure with an elastic.
3. Clip the bow just above the elastic.

Modern Messy Bun

Instructions:

1. Pull hair into a high, sleek ponytail and secure with a thick hair tie.
2. Twist the hair into a high bun, leaving the ends out.
3. Secure with a clear elastic.
4. Clip the bow just under the bun.

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This post was originally published in 2015 and has been updated with new content. Additional copy by Rachel Aschenbrand-Robinson.