In these situations, might we suggest a bow or ribbon?

Read on for our favorite ribbon hairstyles and how to get the looks.

That’s why a sophisticated black ribbon is the perfect accessory.

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The Classic Bow

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You cannot go wrong with a simple, classic bow.

Double Braids

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What’s better than one braid?Two braids.

Specifically, ones that are adorned with a trio of mismatched bows.

Ming Lee Simmons wearing voluminous blowout with black ribbon

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Tie the ribbons around each hair tie, or, as seen above, clip on some bow barrettes.

Morales credits Kahlo as an originator of the trend.

“I am sure Frida Kahlo has to do something with it,” she says.

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“She had fun with her beautiful hair and created this trademark over the years.

I am almost sure this trend comes from her.”

Supersized Bow

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Quadruple the Ribbons

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Why stop at just one ribbon?

Close up of the back of a models head showing double braids and three bows.

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Multiple small ribbons are an easy way to incorporate the accessory throughout a hairstyle with ease.

This quadruple ribbon look onHailey Bieberis a great way to accent standard braids with multiple mini bows.

Double Up

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Layering is the name of the game with this bow hairstyle.

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The two bows add such a dramatic, voluminous effect to a slicked-back bun.

High Ponytail

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Take yourponytailto the next level with an elegant satin ribbon.

“I love the way it changes the look and makes it more fun.”

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When selecting a ribbon for this style, longer is betterespecially if you’re creating a bow.

Ribbon fabrics vary, so try using something with texture to add intrigue and definition to your look.

Here, a simple low ponytail is instantly elevated by a hair ribbon that coordinates with the striped pants.

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Keeping a neutral color, like a white top, in between will help you avoid looking too matchy-matchy.

In this look, the bow is smack dab in the middle of a sea of bejeweled barrettes.

We love how the sparkles on this dark-colored bow accentuate the center and create a starburst effect.

Close up of a braided bun with two black bows.

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The black bow beautifully complements the black coat and light hair in this look.

Braided Bun

For a braided bun, start by braiding your hair.

Once finished, wrap the braid into a bun and secure it in place with a bow.

Close up of Lily-Rose Depp wearing a high curly ponytail with black micro bows.

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You could also incorporate a ribbon into the weaving of the braid.

Feel free to alternate colors or even span the whole rainbow with your ribbon color choices.

Half-Up Hairdo

Ahalf-up hairdois an effortless style that can take you from work to happy hour.

A high ponytail with small pink bow

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Adding a black satin ribbon makes this half-up look even more chic.

This maximalist approach to incorporating bows requires minimal effort to execute.

We love how she created a subtle half-up, half-down look with a sleek black ribbon.

Ariana Grande with giant long ribbon in her hair

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A woman with her textured hair tied up with a yellow ribbon

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Hailey Bieber with a high ponytail with a wrapped in a velvet ribbon

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Close up of a model from the back, wearing striped pants, a white crop top and a ponytail with a bow.

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hair styled with multiple clips and bows

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Olivia Dean with a long braid, tied at the end with a bow

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Close up of a model looking of camera, wearing a white bow that it holding back her side bangs.

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A sparkly black bow in the back of a woman’s head

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short hair pulled into a low ponytail with a bow

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Close up of a back of a model’s head, showing her hair in a braided bun secured with a white ribbon.

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A bubble braid made with hot pink bows

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half up hair do with a black satin bow

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Barbara Palvin with her hair worn down, with a big pink ribbon bow headband

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two models with many mini bows in their hair

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sabrina carpenter wearing black hair bow

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