Top 5 Hair Bow Designs 2016

Vogue Magazine declared the hair bowa most versatile hair accent, and a quick look through hair bow designs shows why this fashion accessory is a classic favorite. French beauties from the 1960s, such as Catherine Deneuve and Brigitte Bardot, made the decorative hair accessory a necessity before stepping out the door, claiming this fashion trend as appropriate for women as well as little girls. Fashion show designers often use unique designs to pin models' hair back or to cinch slim waistlines. Some fashion designers pair the feminine hair bow with a masculine outfit to create balance in a "tough" look. There are many popular designs, each differing in appearance and style.



1. Pinwheel Hair Bow
The classic pinwheel hair bow design is what most people think of when they think of hair bows. It is a simple bow with a center knot (similar to tied shoelaces) and two loops on either side of the knot. People at any age can use this style, from infant to elderly. If your baby has little to no hair yet, slide a pinwheel hair bow onto a stretchy headband or clip the hair bow onto the baby's hat. When your little one is a little older, she can wear the same bows in her hair, and you will get years of wear out of the hair bow.

2. Flower Hair Bow
The flower hair bow designers twist and tie ribbons together into shapes similar to flowers. This particular design typically includes a center that holds the individual ribbons together, and the piece is then attached to the hair clip, which is used to position the flower bow in the hair. To create a flower bow, designers stack pinwheel designs, made of multiple grossgrain ribbons tied together, to create a colorful hair accessory. You can use flower hair bows in many ways other than holding your ponytail in place. Try using a flower hair bow on a hat, on a shawl to keep it from slipping off your shoulders, or on your wrist as a bracelet.



3. Tuxedo Bow Tie
Years ago, a traditional tuxedo bow tie was solely constructed from either silk or satin. Designers now make tuxedo bow ties out of cotton poplin and other thin, easy-to-fold fabrics, and they reinforce the fabric with interfacing to give the tie enough stiffness to hold up after it is tied. Tuxedo bow ties make a formal statement, and hair accessories in this style can be used for more than simply holding hair in place. Fashionistas use tuxedo bows on their shoes, on hats, and on their shirts and jackets to jazz up an outfit and make it trendy.



4. Looped Hair Bow
Looped hair bows combine multiple materials and colors to create an accessory that complements an outfit or marks a special occasion. Designers often use thin wire to hold the center of the bow in place, then twist the excess ribbon around the center in loops to create a looped design. Typically, manufacturers design these bows using cotton, satin, or other sheer ribbon; they may use ribbon with wire edges to help mold the bow's final shape. If the bow gets crushed or flattened during wearing, wearers can reshape it at anytime to keep it looking fresh.



5. Stacked Hair Bow
Stacked hair accessories combine multiple designs into a single product, giving the resulting hair bow a unique and layered look. A designer may create a stacked hair bow with multiple colors or a single color scheme. Designers often use various materials to make stacked hair bows; for example, they occasionally layer silk over tulle to show off the different textures. Wear a stacked bow in your hair to complement a fashionable outfit, or clip it to an outer coat for some fresh color. A stacked bow may be slightly heavier than other hair bow designs, because it incorporates multiple individual bows.