How to make a bow out of hair

Required inventory

To create a hairstyle, you need the following set of tools:

• Classic comb - Gives curls a neat look
• Hair dryer - Dries hair and adds volume to it
• Thermal protection - Protects strands from damage and drying out
• Iron - Smoothes overly curly curls
• Wax - Makes strands shiny and silky
• Hairpins - Indispensable for fixing curls. Choose the color of the strands
• Invisible - Hold the bow volume. Should match the color of the curls
• Rubber bands - Allows you to fix a preliminary version of the bow before finishing work
• Decorative ornaments (ribbons, scallops, beads, flowers) - Add zest to the created hairstyle
• Long-lasting varnish - Helps the Bantu not to fall apart

How to make a hair bow: step by step instructions

Preparing hair for hairstyle

Prepare your hair before styling. They must be thoroughly washed and dried so that you do not have difficulties with naughty curly curls, they must be straightened with an iron.

Advice: Remember to use styling products as you prepare. Hair gel and mousse will make your hair tame, while wax will add shine. After the preparations are completed, you can start creating your hairstyle.

Making a bow out of hair

1 way

Determine the location of the bow

First of all, determine where exactly your bow will be located? On the back of the head, above or on the side. At this point we tie the hair in a regular ponytail.

Try to use a thin elastic band that matches the color of your hair as closely as possible.

Making the middle of the bow

It is necessary to carefully separate a thin strand (1.5-2 cm wide) from the upper part of the tail. Place it on your head, towards your forehead. We fix it with a hairpin, in the future it will be needed to create a beautiful middle of the bow.

Bow ears

1. Tie another elastic band approximately in the middle of the tail.
2. We carefully divide the hair between the elastic bands into two equal parts - these will be the "ears" of your bow.
3. After separation, they should be formed by fixing them with invisible ones.
4. We also divide the tail, which is located below the second elastic band, in half - and, twisting each strand a little into a bundle, hide it under the "ears".
5. Carefully lower the previously separated thin strand, forming the middle of the bow with its help.
6. We fix it with invisible pins or hairpins with decor, and again hide the tail under one of the "ears".
7. A little hairspray and your awesome and stylish bow is ready.

2 way

1. The hair collected in a ponytail in the last turn of the elastic does not stretch it to the end. You are left with an end that is in front of you.
2. Then, divide the tail into equal 2 halves and smooth it down.
3. Move the tail back and secure it with invisibility. Hide the remaining tail with the help of 2 invisibility.

3 way

1. We collect the hair in a ponytail, wrap the tail in one thin strand to hide the elastic.
2. We fix the end with an invisible one so that it does not fall out of the hairstyle.
3. We spray our strand on the tail with varnish and smooth it with our fingers.
4. Divide the tail into 2 equal halves and comb through thoroughly.
5. After that, start winding the strand around your finger from the end to form a hollow circle.
6. Lay it near the tail, straightening the resulting roller.
7. We fix it with invisibility on the back.
8. Match the invisible hair color to your hair.
9. We do similar manipulations with the second strand.
10. The hairstyle is ready, we decorate it with a beautiful hairpin on the ponytail or in front of it.

4 way

1. We make the tail.
2. We tie the elastic bands from above, from the base of the tail down.
3. We hide each elastic band behind a lock of hair, securing the end with an invisible one.
4. We put the resulting tail in a bow so that it is in front of the tail.
5. We pin the end of our main tail with an elastic band so that it turns out to be flat.
6. Then we fix the bow with invisible pins or hairpins and with the help of varnish or wax we make the sharp ends sticking up.

Satin Ribbon Decoration

You can also decorate your hairstyle with a satin ribbon bow.

In order to learn how to make a bow from a hair band, there is a detailed step-by-step instruction:

1. Fold the tape (about 20 cm) in half. You will get a loop, which must be lowered down to form two loops.
2. Cross them together. To do this, turn one loop into a circle and pull gently.

How to tie a ribbon bow on your hair:

1. a satin decoration can be attached to a hairdo invisibly;
2. glue a silicone rubber band to the bow in advance;
3. if you leave the "ends" of the satin bow long, then with their help you can fix the decoration on your hair by making a knot.

Varieties of hairstyles

High bow

The high bow hairstyle is versatile. It is ideal for both everyday walks and social events. With the correct styling technique, the bow will not need to be corrected when worn.

Reference: the hairstyle is not suitable for girls with a round face.

Before doing a romantic styling with a high bow, you must:

1. wash your hair thoroughly;
2. apply mousse to wet hair;
3. dry the strands with a hair dryer.

If your hair is thin and thin, pre-curling will help to add volume.

High bow hairstyle technology:

1. Gather the carefully combed hair in the shape of a ponytail at the crown of the head and secure with an elastic band. The curls should be perfectly combed, because the slightest "cockerels" will ruin the hairstyle.
2. Use a second elastic to wrap around half of the tail. A loop is formed between the elastic bands. It should be styled in such a way that the ends of the hair "fall" on the forehead and a bun is formed.
3. The strands in the loop must be divided into two equal parts. Use pins or invisible pins to secure them.
4. The middle of the bow should be wrapped around with free ends and secured in such a way that the remaining strands are hidden under the bow.
5. Pour the resulting high bow with strong fixation varnish.

This hairstyle will look great with or without bangs. If several curls are knocked out of the hairstyle, they can be hidden with invisible ones.

Side bow

A side bow hairstyle will help give the look a playful touch. It is perfect for a children's party or a carnival party.

It will not be difficult to make such a hairstyle: just follow the step-by-step instructions of the previous master class. Only instead of the crown, you need to collect the hair in a ponytail from the side.

Low bow

In addition to a high hair bow, you can also make a low one. In terms of execution technique, it is no different from its “analogue”. However, if a high hair bow is more suitable for little girls and young girls, then older women can also do a low bow. Such a hairstyle will not spoil them in the least.

Long hair

Long hair allows you to experiment with different hairstyles and styles.A bow in a duet with long curls looks gorgeous. It will perfectly complement your evening look.

To create such a hairstyle for long hair, you must:

1. Comb your hair. Make two tails on the sides. Don't take all of your hair: only the curls from the top of your head are needed to create this hairstyle. The rest of the strands will be loose.
2. In the center of the two tails, make a bun, fixing with an elastic band.
3. Divide the resulting bundle into two equal parts to get 2 "petals" of the bow.
4. The ends of the hair must be “inserted” into each part.
5. Fix the resulting bow with invisibility.
6. Loose long hair can be curled with a curling iron or curler.
7. Sprinkle the finished hairstyle with varnish.

Medium length

The bow hairstyle will also look interesting on medium-length hair. To make a beautiful styling, you need:

1. Ponytail clean and smooth hair.
2. A small strand from the tail must be secured at the crown of the head using an invisibility. This part will serve as the core of the future bow.
3. Divide the tail into two equal parts and fix with elastic bands at the base.
4. A loop should be made from the hair between the elastic bands and rewound with the left strand.
5. The tip must be "hidden" under the hairdo.

Butterfly

The hairstyle got its name due to the external resemblance to the wings of a charming insect. Due to the fact that the styling is based on French braiding, it is also called "butterfly braid".

Important! This hairstyle is done only for long straight hair.

The Butterfly braid is ideal for a girl.

To create a beautiful hairstyle with wings, you need to do it in stages the following actions:

1. Comb the hair thoroughly, collect in a ponytail at the back of the head and fix with an elastic band.
2. Divide the curls into 4 equal parts. Use clips to avoid tangling.
3. After that, you need to start weaving a French braid: first on the right side, then on the left. At the same time, make sure that its shape resembles a wing.
4. When the two wings of the butterfly are formed, you need to separate a small curl from the bottom of the hair. He will play the role of the "body" of the insect.
5. When two pairs of wings are ready, their lower strands need to be weaved into a classic braid, raised up and secured with invisibility.
6. An antennae can be formed from the ends of the "torso".
7. The entire hairstyle must be fixed with varnish.

To give the hairstyle the most festive and solemn look, it can be decorated with beads, rhinestones, stones.

Braid with small bows of strands

An elegant bow can decorate weaving and set the tone for the whole look. To revive the familiar spikelet braid, it is enough to pull out just a few strands from it, which will play a role in the transformation.

This is easy to accomplish:

1. before weaving, the hair must be combed well;
2. after that, the curls must be braided into a fishtail braid, fixing with an elastic band;
3. from the resulting spikelet, you need to carefully pull out two strands in the place where the bow will be formed;
4. a bow should be formed from two curls by weaving them together;
5. the ends of the hairstyle must be secured with invisibility.

There can be many bows on such a "fish tail". The amount depends on the imagination of the master.

Original options with weaving

You can make a bow-shaped hairstyle in a duet with braiding. To do this, you first need to braid a spikelet.

Reference: difficulties can arise at this stage of execution. This is because the direction of the braids for this hairstyle should go from the neck to the crown, and not vice versa.

Further actions are easy to perform:

1. the French braid only needs to be braided up to half;
2. after which the formation of the bow should be done according to the classical method.
3. The spikelet can be located both below and above the level of the bow.

Children's bows

Children's hairstyles-bows can be performed in various options and styles: with braids, rhinestones, loose hair, curls, beads, kanzashi, satin ribbons, etc.

Advice: most of all, children love cartoons, which means that they will definitely like the hairstyle in the style of "Mickey Mouse".

It is important to follow the instructions for creating a classic bow hairstyle. The main difference between the process is that the children's styling will contain two bows: on the left and on the right side.

Evening version with loose strands

A bow hairstyle with loose curls looks great. The technique for performing the evening version of the hairstyle is not much different from all the others. The only difference is the presence of original and mischievous light waves made with a corrugated curling iron.

How to make an evening look:

1. you need to form a classic bow hairstyle in the "malvinka" style;
2. curl loose hair with a corrugated curling iron.

You can add shine to your hair with glitter polish or bead jewelry.

How to add splendor to strands

To make the bow hairstyle look magnificent, stylists use diffusers, curlers and regular bouffant.

Stylists' recommendations:

• Before you start creating your hairstyle, you should wind the curls on medium or large curlers.
• When using a diffuser, dry hair head down.
• Combing should be done with a comb with rare teeth, carefully combing and "lifting" the hair at the base of the roots.

Who and when will this hairstyle suit

A bow made of your own hair is a good alternative to a bun, plaits, braids. With this styling, you can go to school, work. Little girls can go to school like that.

Hairstyle will not take long. If you practice, everything will turn out in minutes.

Hairstyle benefits:

• simplicity, ease;
• versatility, since the bow will suit any outfit, complement a variety of images, it goes well with both a dress and jeans;
• you can do this styling on both straight and curly hair;
• you can make a bow in different ways: on loose strands or in a bun.

Bow is primarily suitable for stylish, young and active girls. This styling is combined with ripped jeans and a long dress. If desired, the bow can be supplemented with accessories: hairpins, invisibility or ribbons.

The styling lasts a long time on the hair, if properly fixed.

It is better to do this hairstyle for owners of long hair, but medium strands can also withstand a bow. But for those who have short hair, it will be difficult to make a bow. In this case, it is better to use overhead tails, and already from them to construct a structure.

Attention! Styling reveals the face and emphasizes the forehead. Therefore, owners of large facial features, a large forehead or a massive chin should refuse such a hairstyle. She will emphasize the shortcomings even more.

Some more interesting ways

It is not necessary to style with just one ponytail. You can do both of them.

Instructions:

1. carefully comb the strands with a comb with fine teeth;
2. divided into two parts: front and back;
3. divide the upper part with a parting and tie two light tails above the ears;
4. in the middle, intercept each tail with an elastic band again;
5. bend the first tail in the shape of a petal;
6. bend the second tail in the same way, you get two petals;
7. smooth and fasten the free ends;
8. apply varnish.

Useful Tips

1. The tip of the tail should not fall out and crumble, otherwise everything will be disturbed. Therefore, it should be securely fastened.
2. The bridge or center does not need to be covered with straight hair. You can braid them or close them with a ribbon. This will make the styling look unusual.
3. A low bow is best done at the back of the head.
4. If the density of the hair allows, you can make two bows at once.
5. The styling must be carefully fixed - this way it will last longer. Before the procedure, you should use a styling wax, it shapes the hair.
6. Hairpins and elastic should not be visible. Therefore, it is worth picking them up only in the color of the hair.
7. You can make a bow on the top of the head, on the side, on the back of the head, and even above the forehead. Do not be afraid to experiment: here they are welcome.

For every day, you can choose the usual option, and on special occasions, do more festive hairstyles. For example, you can decorate the bow with hairpins or rhinestone hairpins. Ribbons, headbands, flowers look interesting.

All these accessories will make any look more elegant in a few minutes.

You can experiment with color. For example, add a contrasting overhead bow to your hair. If you still want to use your hair, you should dye it first. Colored hair chalk will do this as well. Cope with the task and tint balm.

Do not forget to use varnish. It will make the styling strong and reliable. You can make a bow large or small - it all depends on desire and imagination. A similar hairstyle is good for both an adult business lady and a little schoolgirl.

Who won't wear this hairstyle?

Styling is not suitable for owners of dull, thin, dry hair. If they split, break, lie badly, you should choose another hairstyle option.

You should first bring the hair back to normal, and only then collect it in a bow.

This hairstyle is not suitable for those who have a rare weak hair. In this case, it is better to use ready-made overhead bows. If you pick them up in the color of your natural hair, no one will notice the change.

What kind of events is the bow hairstyle suitable for?

The bow on the hair remains popular not only because of its simplicity of execution, but also because it is suitable for any celebration. So, you can equally successfully create the image of a party star, a relaxed, strict look of an office worker and a gentle lady at an evening dinner.

The classic hairstyle is suitable for different types of events:

• Party - noisy feasts always require from the participants not only enthusiasm and energy, but also an appropriate appearance. This type of styling in this case will come in handy;
• Banquet or corporate - an important event at work will be marked with enthusiastic looks if a woman chooses such a style;
• Birthday - a joyful holiday for everyone will become even more solemn if you tidy up the curls in a flirty bow;
• Official event - a business lady will surely receive a lot of compliments from colleagues about an unusual hairstyle if she puts it on her hair;
• Date - an exciting event will be remembered for a long time, if the girl looks luxurious, and a bow hairstyle can help her with this.

The execution of a hairstyle in the form of a bow does not require knowledge and perfected technique of execution. All you need to do is go through the main stages of hair processing, adding a little creativity and imagination.

The result will appeal to girls with different personalities.

A skilful bow on the head will appeal to a playful coquette, shy shy woman, playful fashionista. An unusual hairstyle will add charm and romance to the image. Correctly selected decorative elements will help complement the look.

For what hair length is the bow hairstyle suitable?

Loose curls often cause a lot of inconvenience. So, they get confused, get in the face, require constant care and attention. All of this can be avoided by using a versatile bow hairstyle that curls the strands into a flirty shape.

This original styling is suitable for medium to long hair.

The method of implementation on curls of different lengths is about the same, but long hair will require more work than medium-length hair. Creating a fancy bow requires some skill, but it is possible to implement it on hair of various structures.

Short curls also lend themselves to creating such styling. The result is secured with invisibility and lasts a long time. Owners of unruly hair get the opportunity to securely fix the strands, making them neat.

Endless curly curls, thanks to the hair bow, acquire an attractive look without causing unnecessary trouble to their owner. Before the direct process, determine the length of the strands and their structure.

Naturally, wavy curls are curled with a curling iron.

It also happens that the volume of hair is not enough to create styling. Then you should use large curlers, alternately winding each strand. The result is a light wave.

Famous people in show business often use this simple and affordable scheme.

For example, Paris Hilton, Lady Gaga or Rihanna prefer this styling. Each of them at different times came out with such a hairstyle. Its relevance has not disappeared to this day.

Modern women of fashion also have the opportunity to show off a fashionable hair bow. Various twisting options open up a wide range of creative possibilities. The final type of styling is selected for a specific event.

Useful Tips

When performing styling, you should know some rules:

1. The tip should be well secured with invisibility and varnish. If he weakly holds the hair, then the entire styling will collapse.
2. A low bow looks good on the back of the head.
3. The middle between the "ears" does not have to be covered with hair. To dilute the look, it is recommended to use ribbons or braid.
4. You can use styling wax to shape your hairstyle before starting work.
   Invisible hairpins and elastic bands should be matched to the tone of the hair.
5. The hair bow looks most luxurious with smooth strands.

Recommendations for creating a hairstyle

1. To get a neat hairstyle, you must use the trick of professionals. You need to fix 2 invisibility on different sides of the elastic band. When grabbing the tail 1, the invisibility must be inserted into the base, wrap it with an elastic band, and then insert another invisible on the other side.
2. You do not need to use a lot of spray as the bow will not come out neat.
3. The bangs can be combed or straightened. In any case, the styling will be original.
4. Bow is undesirable for owners of problem hair. If they are dry and dull, then the hairstyle will not last long. In addition, she will look untidy.
5. The hairstyle is not very suitable for owners of large noses and chins, since the whole emphasis will be placed on these facial features.
6. When creating styling, you need to make sure that the tip does not fall out.
7. The middle of the bow is created with both straight hair and a braid.
8. When doing low styling, do not do it at the base of the head.
9. At the end, the installation is fixed with a small amount of varnish.
10. It is better to choose accessories that suit your hair color. For work, you will need elastic bands and hairpins.

Conclusion

Bow is a fairly simple hairstyle. It is suitable for long to medium hair. Better to get your hair done beforehand and make sure it matches the look. In addition to the classic options, you can come up with special ones. Styling is great for both girls and women.

With the choice of such an original option, it will be possible to create an original image.