This £3 Accessory Will Instantly Elevate Your Hairstyle—19 Ideas We've Saved

As a beauty editor, it's my job to look out for the hair trends that we'll all be wearing next, and over the past couple of months, one particular trend has been floating around that is now everywhere: hair bows. Hot off the back of the coquette and balletcore trends, I've seen satin ribbons and velvet bows all over my social feeds, and you'll have no doubt seen them too. Over the festive season, I couldn't open up Instagram without seeing ribbons elegantly tied onto Christmas trees and cocktail glasses, along with bows clipped into ponytails and half-up half-down hairstyles alike. In fact, everyone is putting bows on just about everything. I even saw someone tie a pink ribbon on their chicken nuggets.

The good news is that this trend isn't just for the festive season—bows are a classic hair accessory that is here to stay. It also happens to be one of the easiest—yet chicest—ways to update your hairstyle with minimum effort. Whether you opt for tiny micro ribbons tied onto braids or a plush velvet bow clipped onto a low ponytail, there's a style that works for every hair type and outfit. Another plus? It's one of the most affordable trends to jump on, whether you buy a reel of ribbon and DIY or opt for ready-made hair bows to tie or clip into your hair, you don't have to spend loads to adopt this trend and make it look expensive.

If you're ready to embrace these pretty hairstyles, scroll ahead for the chicest looks we've saved and the best hair bows to re-create them.

Hair Bow Hairstyles

I love how this half-up, half-down hairstyle is instantly elevated with a black velvet ribbon.

Plaits and bows are a match made in coquette heaven.

Look for ribbons and bows that contrast against your hair colour—white and cream look amazing on dark hair.

When it comes to bows, sometimes more is more.

I love how chic and understated this low ponytail is, which is perfectly finish with two grosgrain bows.

Pigtails are back—and go so well with ribbons tied to secure the ends.

I love the drama of big bows placed at the ends of the hair.

Extra-long, thin ribbons are ideal for tying at the base of your hairstyle, allowing the ends to fall freely.

Sometimes, you just can't beat a black velvet bow.

Cream bows look so chic on blonde hair.

Such a fun party hairstyle to liven up a simple look.

Bigger ribbons look beautiful tied at the crown, as shown in this half-up, half-down hairstyle.

Why not double up your bows at the base and at the ends of your hair?

Tiny plaits look so chic with a couple of ribbons tied at the base.

A high bun is instantly elevated with a bow, am I right?

I love how Hailey Bieber has styled her bob haircut with this chic bow.

Tiny ribbons in red? So chic.

I also love this side-parting style from Elsa Hosk, which is given a glam vibe with the long black velvet ribbon.

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