6 Ribbon Hairstyles BLACKPINK Rocked During Their Born Pink World Tour That Calls For Subtle Coquettecore

Diyana Kadir
5 min readMay 25, 2023

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The ribbon and bow trend has taken the TikTok-sphere by storm, becoming a beloved sight for fashion enthusiasts across the globe. Originating from the runways of renowned high-end fashion brands like Simone Rocha and Sandy Liang, this trend has gracefully made its seamless transition to the vibrant realm of TikTok. With its captivating charm, it has managed to capture the hearts of the coquettecore girls, as well as those who appreciate the adorably cute and innocent femme vibe it exudes. The phenomenon of micro trends on TikTok has undoubtedly played a pivotal role in amplifying the popularity of this trend, bringing “ribbonmania” to almost everyone’s For You Page. It has become an undeniable obsession for many, as the girlies simply can’t seem to get enough of it.

Coquettecore, a style that is closely associated with girliness, revolves around the essence of bows, ribbons, frocks, and all things dainty and delicate. This tiny fashion movement challenges the conventional belief that girl groups, such as the sensational BLACKPINK, are solely defined by their fierce and savage auras. In fact, even the members of BLACKPINK themselves have openly acknowledged that embracing their girly side is an integral part of their artistic DNA. Throughout their highly anticipated and electrifying Born Pink World Tour, they effortlessly showcased a harmonious blend of their untamed, fierce nature and their irresistibly charming and feminine qualities. Let us delve into six specific instances where their awe-inspiring hairstyles left us completely mesmerised.

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Jisoo’s Half-Ribbon Side Barrettes

Jisoo has been proudly flaunting the ribbon hairdo ever since her iconic “How You Like That” era. She adorned her locks with side barrettes that created a striking contrast against her grunge-inspired makeup. The Macau leg of the tour bore witness to the revival of this hairstyle. Jisoo paired her hairdo with a black sequin-embellished top, which effortlessly complemented her ensemble with a black bow on the strap.

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Jisoo’s Braided Twintails with Mini Ribbon Accents

Known for her understated yet captivating beauty, Jisoo often opts for lowkey hairstyles during her performances on the tour. She would either wear her locks down au naturel or occasionally sport a simple yet charming style like twintails. However, during her “Liar” performance in Manila, Jisoo adorned her signature braided twintails with tiny red bows, strategically pinned at the ends. This seemingly delicate addition breathed a small burst of feminine energy into her overall appearance, which also served as a seamless complement to her striking red two-piece ensemble from the brand Fancì Club.

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Rosé’s Ribbon Pigtails

Rosé has consistently served as a trendsetter when it comes to pigtails. During the world tour, she elevated the humble pigtails by incorporating beautifully matching ribbons that perfectly complemented her dynamic and eye-catching outfits. A prime example of this was during the Singapore concert where Rosé contrasted her glamorous black glitzy outfit with vibrant red ribbons, effortlessly transforming her hairstyle into the centre of attention.

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Rosé’s Chunky Plaits with a Mini Ribbon Accent

This hairdo has become a beloved trend ever since its debut at Coachella, where celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner effortlessly rocked a laid-back, dress-down vibe. Rosé seamlessly embraced this trend and took her locks of hair and had them transformed into chunky plaits, adding a touch of playfulness and cuteness to her overall tousled look. To elevate the hairstyle further, the plaits were adorned with tiny ribbon accents, creating a little whimsy, girly moment. The delicate ribbons effortlessly complemented the texture and volume of her plaits, resulting in a hairstyle that was lowkey and yet — irresistibly charming.

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Lisa’s Ribbon Space Buns

The main dancer of the group is known for her fearless experimentation with unique and edgy hairstyles, once again pushed the boundaries of hair fashion with her Ribbon Space Buns. This hairstyle perfectly encapsulated Lisa’s distinct style and charm. The space buns, that were already incredibly cute on their own, was decorated with ribbons, reminiscent of the iconic Pucca look. The ribbons served as the perfect accent, drawing attention to the intricacy of the hairstyle and adding an extra dose of playfulness and femininity.

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Jennie’s Ribbon Braided Twin Tails

This Global Chanel ambassador once again mesmerised the TikTok community with her Ribbon Braided Twin Tails. Known for her unique and innovative hairstyles, Jennie never fails to surprise and inspire. In this particular look, she showcased her creativity by splitting her updo and individually braiding each section. These braids were then pieced together by pins to create an illusion of being tied up into 2 bows. To emphasise the ribbonmania and girly fantasy, Jennie incorporated blue ribbons into the mix and added braids cascading down her face to finish the hairstyle. The blue ribbons added a vibrant pop of colour and served as the perfect complement to her overall aesthetic. This hair went viral and quickly became a sensation on TikTok, inspiring countless individuals to experiment and try out this hairdo on themselves.

In conclusion, the ribbon and bow trend has BLACKPINK and their fans in a chokehold. The girly girls can’t truly run away from the enticing ribbon-and-bow aesthetic, regardless of the times. Through Jisoo, Rosé, Lisa, and Jennie’s hairstyles, we witnessed the versatility and beauty that ribbons and bows bring to their looks. Try and experiment these looks on yourself and leave yourself inspired to ride on the coquettecore wave.

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