Introduced to me a few days ago by Janell's nine year old daughter Meg, this easy DIY accessory is easily the coolest hair piece I have seen in a long time. Suprisingly simple to put together and adorable in any 'do, these duct tape bows are a great option whether you're looking for a fun and easy craft, or you're just looking to score some serious style points. Follow our simple tutorial to create you're own colorful hair bows!
You Will Need:
- Duct Tape (Stores like Target, Michael's, and Five Below now sell an awesome variety of rainbow-hued, fun patterned duct tape- everything from tie dye, to cheetah, and more!)
- Scissors
- Hair Accessories (We used a plastic headband and a bobby pin, but anything will work- elastics and barettes are other great options)
Directions:
- Cut a piece of duct tape twice as long as you want your bow to be (we reccomend starting somewhere around 9 inches)
- Fold both ends over (like window shutters) so they overlap slightly in the middle. You should now have a double sided piece of duct tape that is about half as long as your original piece.
- Fold the piece horizontally three times accordian style
- For the middle of your tie, cut a thin strip of tape (you can use the same color or a different one) and fold over its edges, leaving some stickiness in the center.
- Wrap the strip around the center of the folded piece, forming the center of the bow.
- Attach the bow to a hair accessory of your choosing. We slid a bobby pin through the center of one bow, and a headband through the center of a second bow.
You could also use tape to attach the bow to an elastic, a clip, or a barrette. Tons of options!
Voila! Easy, inexpensive, and fun to make, these bows are adorable for ladies of all ages, and will show off your impressive creativity!
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For the love of hair,
Ali (and Meg)
