Girls Hair Bow trends for 2021 and how to wear them!
The hair bow is a top accessory in the fashion world with so many designers such as Chanel and Gucci showing off their versions on models on the latest runway shows. Celebrities such as Arianne Grande and Hailey Beiber have also been seen sporting these bows on the red carpet.
This article will go through different ways to wear hair bows in your hair, including at the the trend of wearing bows at the back of the head, large statement bows style and how to wear a bow headband. We will also look at white girls hair bows for weddings, as well as embellished bows with different materials such as pearls, crystals or glitter stones. The history of the black bow is also explored throughout this article so that you fully understand how we've got to where we are today with this fashion trend that is here to stay.
The hair bow was introduced to the fashion world from the 1800s. Initially they were made of silk and fine embroidery thread but came into their own in the 1950s after Maureen Nixon founded her company Bibi Bow for your Hair. She has also had other brands such as Beau Bow and Baroque Bow to name a few. The first high profile celebrity that started wearing hair bows was Marilyn Monroe in 1956 on the set of 'The Seven Year Itch' when she wore them with white gloves.
By the 1960s more women were wearing them. Women such as Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly wore them in their hair at important events and on various occasions throughout the year. In years to come with the advent of social media we now see celebrities wearing hair bows on a daily basis including Arianne Grande, Hailey Beiber and Chloë Grace Moretz.
Nowadays bows are not only classically in the front of the hair, the new trend that is emerging are bows worn at the back of the hair back of the head with large bows or bow headbands.
There are so many adorable ways to adorn the bow at the back of the hair, attached to pigtails, clasped on a messy bun or running down a plait!
White bows for weddings are also very popular as they look great against your wedding dress and party and give you that splash of colour all while enhancing your outfit. White bows are a great modern alternative for flower girls and perfect for the bridal party for wedding dinners and rehearsals.
Embelished bows are such a great way to add sparkle to any outfit. Samantha Smalling, the creator of The New York Blonde, a style blog based in New York City, says that "Embellished hair bows are my favorite! Well, next to a good floral one:) Possibly the easiest way to elevate your outfit is pinning your hair with an embellished spring hair bow".
Wear them large and statement as a clip or a headband, or smaller and covered in pearls and crystals and slid behind the ear.
Which ever way you choose, trust us the Hair bow trend is here to stay and we are so happy about that. They are the worlds most popular childrens accessory from the smallest mini fashionista to tweens and beyond. Girls everywhere in the world feel the best when they adorn a bow!
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And there are even bow rings to complete the look!