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15 Ways to Wear Hair Ribbons

No, you won't look 12. Yes, you will look amazing

by Katie McCarthy | 1 COMMENT

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As a Thin Headband The keys to making hair ribbons work as a sophisticated, adult statement are a little disheveled texture and not-too-perfect styling. Translation: They're great for days when you don't want to wash your hair, spend too much time in the mirror or both.

The hands-down simplest way to pull off a hair ribbon: as a headband. Tie it tightly at the nape of your neck and secure it with a bobby pin or two to keep it from sliding. For extra staying power, spritz the side of the ribbon that's against your head with a little hairspray before you tie it in place.

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The schoolgirl fashion trend -- plaid kilts, collared blouses -- is going strong, so it's only fitting that hair ribbons are also back in style. The problem: Unless you're Alexa Chung or Brigitte Bardot 50 years ago, you feel kind of silly wearing a hair bow.

True, it can be tricky to wear hair ribbons and look like a grown-ass woman. But ribbon is an inexpensive, simple accessory that can be used to create so many hair looks, ranging from romantic and bohemian to trendy and edgy. Look to these runway models, beauty and style bloggers and celebrity tastemakers for some excellent hair bow inspo, plus styling tips for looking your age -- and, of course, totally chic.