A Bunch of Bows - Hair Bow Articles and Resources

Here at A Bunch of Bows, we create hairbows that are made to last! But, as we all know, if hair bows are worn frequently they may need a bit of sprucing up from time to time to keep them looking brand-new. Here are some tips for what you can do at home to keep those pretty hair bows looking bright and brand new!

1) If you have invested in hair bows that have loops that stand up and are "fluffy", it is easy to freshen them up by investing in a bottle of "Stiffen Stuff". You can find this item for about $3.00 at any craft store, or even Wal-Mart. You can fluff up the loops of the hair bow by stuffing them with white tissue paper, and then spraying them with the "Stiffen Stuff". You will need to run hot water over the nozzle of the bottle each time you use it, as it does get clogged up. Once the hair bows have dried, remove the tissue paper and your hair bows will be ready to go once more!

2) Make sure any time you purchase hair bows that they have been fray-checked so that the edges of the ribbon do not fray. Some bow-makers use liquid fray-check on their bows, and it doesn't last for long. Plus, it can discolor the very edge of the ribbon on some colors. The best way to fray check hair bows is to heat-seal them, which is what we do here at A Bunch of Bows. An easy way for you to re-seal the edges of your ribbon at home is to trim the edges of the ribbon with a sharp pair of scissors, and then run the very edge of the ribbon through a flame from a lighter or match. When done properly, the very edge of the ribbon will melt slightly in the flame, and create a hard edge. Of course, you'll need to be very careful and only an adult should do this!

I recently became friends with one of the other moms at my daughter's dance class. She had purchased small hair bows from a boutique several months before that were already frayed and looking quite limp. I spent just a couple of minutes trimming the edges of the ribbons and heat-sealing them, and she couldn't believe how much better they looked with just a little attention.

Remember to ask about fray-checking before you buy any hair bow!