Make a bow with your own hair

Step by step

1. 

   STEP 1 OF 3

   Make the base and folded loop

   • Start with dry detangled hair. Secure a comfortable low ponytail with a soft tie, then wind a narrow strand around that tie and pin its end in hair.
   • Separate a portion of the ponytail for the bow and fasten it near the base with a second small soft tie. On its final turn, leave a folded loop instead of pulling it through.
   • Leave enough tail for a narrow center cover. Keep the remaining ponytail hanging free; the bow uses only the separated section.
2. 

   STEP 2 OF 3

   Divide the loop and cover its center

   • Split the folded loop into two wings. Hold one open with your fingers while pinning it to the base; repeat on the other side without tugging the roots.
   • Take a narrow strand from beneath the bow’s small tie and lay it over the center. Pin it behind the center with the points kept in hair.
   • Fold the cover strand’s remaining end into a small loop, tuck it inside one wing and pin it. Check that the wings stay supported and no pin presses.
3. 

   STEP 3 OF 3

   Unpin and unfold before opening ties

   • Support the bow and find every pin by touch. Remove the tucked-end and center-cover pins, unfold the center strand, then remove both wings’ pins.
   • Open the bow’s small tie one turn at a time. Ease the folded section through only after the tie is loose, freeing any caught hair with your fingers.
   • Remove the pin and strand covering the main ponytail tie. Unwind that tie, let your hair settle and collect all pins and ties.