The Hair Bow (Hair Tutorial)

Not too long ago, I entered this bad boy into a contest to be featured on my favorite beauty blog/website. Unfortunately, I didn't win the guest spot. However, now I can use it in my own blog. Check it out!
<3 Ashley

For those of you who are always looking for that edgy hair style to wear on a girl’s night out, this is for you. The Hair Bow is the perfect remedy to that impending challenge of just not knowing how to style your hair for the night. It works best with straight hair. But even for those with beach waves or beautiful ringlets The Hair Bow is still a great “2^nd day hair” style or an easy fashion statement to match your new killer heels. Although, the overall look may be slightly different with wavy or curly hair, this style is still a unique spin on an original concept.

Tools: Paddle brush, 1 elastic band (that matches the color of your hair), bobby pins (Also that matches the color of your hair), and hairspray.

Step 1: Flip your head over and use the paddle brush to smooth hair into a high and off to the side ponytail. (If you have really thick hair this is more easily done with a half-ponytail. Follow the same steps written below but by simply using a smaller amount of hair to put into the bow, while leaving the rest down around your neck.)

Step 2: Begin to secure with an elastic band.

Step 3: But with the last twist of the elastic, from behind, only pull the hair through half way, leaving the tail of remaining hair on top of the head.

Step 4:  Once the loop is created spread it apart by simply tightening it at the base. If you have layers, be careful not to spread apart too quickly or vigorously. This will cause more “fly aways” than necessary.

Step 5: Pin the remaining hair or tail with a bobby pin to the top of the head.

Step 6: Split the hair in the bun in half and pull the tail to the back of the head (through the middle of the bun).

Step 7: Securely pin the tail once again but to the back of the head this time.

Step 8: Grab more bobby pins and pull the sides of the “bow” down and pin to the head until you begin to see the “bow” shape. At this point, any excess hair left on the tail can be tucked this into one of the sides to ensure that clean look.

Step 9: Finally, spray down with hairspray to slick any “fly aways” and help secure the style.

Now, your girl’s night out approved! Have fun!

Written and photographed by AshBUB 

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