Standing on the shoulders of balletcore and Regencycore, the big bow trend ruled 2023.

Dainty tied-up ribbons and huge statement bows featured noticeably on Fashion Week catwalks all over the world this year. Simone Rocha runways even saw little bows being affixed directly onto models’ faces for autumn/winter 2023.

We’re certainly not suggesting that specific look is one for everyone to wear down the pub or office, fierce though it may be. But bows are a trend that’s not going anywhere anytime soon, and what better place for a bow than in our hair?

To help us get the look nailed down, we’ve got tips from Laura Elliott, a head stylist and educator at professional hair specialists Neäl & Wølf, on how to wear bows in different hair types.

Big bow energy: how to style bows in different hair types