Ribbon Barrettes

Ribbon barrettes come in many styles, sizes, and colors that are perfect for fun everyday wear or more elegant special occasions for all ages. Whether you want a quick accessory for school or a formal touch for a wedding, colorful ribbons are the perfect option and barrettes make them simple to use.

Add colorful ribbons for a fun style.

Ribbons can accent both large and small barrettes in a number of ways, including:

• Poufs: These barrettes are covered with large puffs of ribbons in elegant loops. Cut ribbons can also add texture to the style, or different types of ribbons can be mixed for unique effects.
• Braids: Braided ribbon barrettes are popular because they offer a splash of color without excess bulk. The braid is woven directly on the clip, and streamers of ribbon may be left dangling for extra elegance and flair.
• Bows: A simple ribbon bow can be glued onto a barrette for a quick and easy hair accessory.
• Plain Ribbons: A more sophisticated style of barrette may use a simple swatch of elegant ribbon glued onto a barrette for easy use. While the style may be simplistic, the ribbon design can be ornate for classic sophistication.
• Decorated: Bows and ribbons can easily be jazzed up by adding different accents such as beads, wooden cutouts, initials, silk flowers, or seasonal accents for a special touch.

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Within these different types of ribbon decorated hair barrettes, there are an unlimited number of fashionable choices. Popular options include:

• Layered ribbons in contrasting colors
• Themed colors, such as holiday shades, rainbows, or popular school colors
• Adding beads, faux gems, or other elegant accents to the edges or center of the ribbon
• Using different materials, such as satin, tulle, denim, or wired ribbons
• Choosing naturally curly ribbons for a flirty style
• Choosing ribbons of different thicknesses for different styles

With so many stylish options available, it is possible to wear ribbon-decorated barrettes for any number of occasions. School pictures and family holiday photographs can easily be augmented with coordinating ribbons, and they are also suitable for weddings. All the women in the bridal party, including flower girls, junior bridesmaids, honor attendants, and even the bride can wear barrettes for an elegant affair. Coordinating ribbons can also be found for everyday hairdos at any time.

Barrette Ponytail

Several easy hair styles can be beautifully accented with ribbon barrettes.

• Loose Hair: Control loose locks by using a barrette to pull back one or both sides with minimal effort.
• Half Ponytails: A half ponytail clipped with a barrette is more elegant than simply using a hair tie.
• Ponytails: Thicker ponytails can be clipped with stronger, larger barrettes.
• Updos: Small barrettes can help arrange updo styles with ease.

In addition to these barrette hair styles, small clips can always be used with other hairdos to help keep any loose hair confined and controlled in a beautiful way.

Barrettes and hair clips with ribbons can be found at most craft fairs and hair accessory boutiques, while a large selection of styles, colors, and sizes are available online. Retailers offering a range of ribbon barrettes include:

• Long Hair Girl
• Lilly’s Ribbons
• Chesapeake Rose
• Scrumptious Camilla
• The Blue Monkey
• Tate’s Creative Light
• Plaited Ribbonry
• Elizabeth and Kate Handmade Accessories
• Cutie Bow Tooty
• From Head to Bows

The cost of ribbon hair barrettes varies from less than $5 for simple, small styles to $10 and higher for elaborate barrettes.

Barrettes are great for girls.

If you are unable to find the perfect style or ribbon colors, it is easy to make these barrettes and add a personal touch, often for far less expense than purchasing the completed accessories. Craft books and magazines frequently have instructions for specific styles, while these tips can help ensure that all your barrettes are lovely.

• Choose an appropriate barrette size for the hair style. Larger barrettes can contain thick hair, while smaller, slimmer styles make the best hair bows for baby girls and young children.
• Choose contrasting colors and different types of ribbon to add visual interest to the finished barrette. When choosing ribbon, bear in mind the occasion for the barrette and coordinate colors with any planned wardrobe, such as matching the bridal party colors for a wedding.
• Attach the ribbon firmly to the barrette with thread, wire, or glue. The ribbon must stay secure for many uses and in many situations, such as windy days, while dancing, or a child’s recess activities.
• Ensure that the bulk of the ribbon does not interfere with how the barrette opens or closes.
• Check that there are no knots, loose ends, or sharp edges on the underside of the barrette that could rip hair or cause scalp irritation.

Ribbon barrettes are a fun and easy hair accessory appropriate for all occasions. Available in a wide range of colors, styles, and sizes, every infant, young girl, teenager, and woman can wear ribbons in a fashionable way.

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