How to Make Hair Bows

Hair bows are all the rage, appearing on everyone from "Gossip Girls" to flower girls. It's a super easy way to add a touch of femininity to your style--and best of all, they're cheap to make.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Ribbon
• Hair band (optional)
• Headband (optional)
• Barrette (optional)
• Glue (optional)

Pony Bow

1. Place the gathered hair in the center of the ribbon and tie a single knot to secure it.

2. Make two loops, cross one loop over the other, and pull the loop on top through the hole you've created.

3. Straighten out the ends and tighten so the two loops are on top and the two tails on bottom.

Headband Bow

1. Run the ribbon along the hairline, drawing the ends up on top of your head.

2. Secure a knot and tie a bow following the method for a pony bow.

3. Tweak the loops out a bit to shorten the tails and create a wider bow for a headband.

4. Slide the bow slightly to the side so it's off center.

Tips & Warnings

• Create lasting bow accessories by tying a knot and placing a bow on top of it. Make sure it's tight and precisely the length and size you want it.

• While gingham and grosgrain are great for girls, more sophisticated fabrics, such as satin and silk, look stunning for teens and older folks.

• Don't let the bow overwhelm you--you wear the bow, not the other way around.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish