Making loop hair bows at home is extremely easy and gives you the options of customizing your bow as well. Read on to explore instructions on how to make a loop hair bow.

How To Make A Loop Hair Bow

For women, their hair forms one of the most important aspects of their personality. They pay a lot of attention to it, right from getting the right haircut to using the best hair conditioning and styling products. In this context, hair accessories like hair claws, barrettes, pins, clips and bows also play a big role. Females love to adorn their hair with bows that match their outfit. While hair bows are easily available in the market, making them at home is also a great idea. Not only are homemade bows inexpensive, but they can also be customized to suit your needs. In the following lines, we have provided instructions on how to make a loop hair bow. Go through them and learn to make the simple bow.
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Making Loop Hair Bows
 
Supplies Needed 
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon (about 2¼ inches wide)
  • Ruler (to measure)
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Barrette 
Instructions 
  • Go to the market and get 2¼ inches-wide ribbon, in your favorite color.
  • Take the wide ribbon and cut a section that is around one foot in length.
  • Fold the ribbon flat side down and make a loop with one end.
  • Now, hold the middle of the bow down between your fingers, so as to make sure that the loop does not open up.
  • Following similar step as above, make a loop on the other end of the ribbon as well.
  • Place the bow on the table and keep something on it, to keep the loops intact.
  • Cut a 3" piece from the ribbon and wrap it around the middle section of the bow, between the two loops.
  • With the help of the hot glue gun, seal the wrapped ribbon to itself.
  • Leave the bow undisturbed for sometime, to let the glue dry.
  • Finally, glue the back of a barrette to the ribbon and let it dry.
  • Your loop hair bow is ready to wear.

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