Girlhood appreciation and the coquette-core trend that came with it reached a peak during the first half of the year. We were attaching pink ribbons to just about everything: napkins, sweaters, soup cans. Bows primarily found home in our hair—and it seems Cardi B is petitioning for the darling trend to become a permanent fixture in the beauty world.
On Friday, May 31, the singer shared a self-shot music video of “Wanna Be (Remix),” a collaboration between herself, GlorRilla, and Megan Thee Stallion, on Instagram. While the lyrics are certainly worth a listen, Cardi’s hair captured my full attention. Her long, black hair was quite literally covered in little blue and white bows. I counted well over 25 of the clips staggered throughout her hairstyle.
While Cardi’s current style puts an emphasis on the sheer number of bows, her hairstylist Mia, also known as Tokyo Stylez, wasn’t without plenty of inspiration. “Bows are back—and not just for the holidays,” 901 hairstylist Natty Jackson previously told Marie Claire while chatting about 2024’s hair trends. “You can really channel your inner coquette girl this year.”
Bows dominated the 2024 Spring/Summer Haute Couture runway circuit. They made appearances at Chanel, with large velvet ribbons perched atop ponytails, Dior, where hairstylist Guido Paolo secured dainty ribbons into braided bows, and Giambattista Valli, where each ponytail had not one—but two—bows staggered in the style.
Dainty ribbons don’t just find a home in hairstyling—they’re also ideal nail accessories. “Adding a sweet little bow can make any mani feel like a little girlie gift,” celebrity nail artist Miss Pop previously told Marie Claire. You can attempt freehanding the design or order tiny ribbon appliques. “Secure them with a dot of eyelash glue," Miss Pop added, "and you’ll be good to go.”
Cardi B's recent beauty hasn't otherwise included coquette bows or pearls. If she's this committed today, it might just be the start of a romantic new beauty era. Shop bows of all shapes and sizes to follow her lead, ahead.
