How to Care for Handmade Hair Bows: Keep Them Looking Beautiful for Longer
A beautiful handmade hair bow is more than just an accessory—it adds style, personality, and confidence to every hairstyle. Whether your child wears school bows every day or you love adding elegant ribbon bows to special occasions, caring for them correctly will help them stay beautiful for years.
At Beautiful Amazing Yourself, every bow is handcrafted with care using quality materials. With just a few simple maintenance tips, your favourite hair accessories can continue looking as good as the day they arrived.
Why Proper Hair Bow Care Matters
Handmade bows are carefully shaped to create their elegant appearance. Folding, crushing, moisture, or harsh chemicals can affect their shape and colour over time. Looking after your bows helps preserve:
- Their original shape
- Vibrant colours
- Strong stitching
- Secure clips and elastics
- Overall appearance
A little care goes a long way.
1. Store Hair Bows Correctly
Store your bows in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
The best storage options include:
- A dedicated hair bow organiser
- Small storage boxes
- Drawer dividers
- Hanging ribbon holders
Avoid throwing bows into handbags or toy boxes where they may become flattened.
2. Keep Bows Dry
Although many ribbon materials are durable, excessive moisture can damage the fabric or affect adhesives.
If a bow becomes wet:
- Pat gently with a soft towel.
- Allow it to air dry naturally.
- Never place it in a tumble dryer.
3. Spot Clean Only
For most ribbon bows, gentle spot cleaning is all that is needed.
Use:
- A soft damp cloth
- Mild soap if necessary
- Gentle dabbing motions
Avoid soaking bows in water unless specifically recommended.
4. Avoid Heat
Keep bows away from:
- Hair straighteners
- Curling irons
- Radiators
- Heaters
- Open flames
High temperatures may wrinkle or damage ribbon fibres.
5. Protect Against Chemicals
Hair spray, perfume, sunscreen and some styling products can stain or weaken ribbon over time.
Apply these products before placing the bow in your hair.
6. Reshape if Needed
If your bow becomes slightly flattened:
- Fluff each loop gently with your fingers.
- Adjust the ribbon back into shape.
- Smooth any creases carefully by hand.
Most handmade bows quickly regain their elegant appearance.
7. Handle with Care
Always remove bows gently without pulling the ribbon.
Open clips fully before removing them and avoid stretching elastics more than necessary.
Handmade Quality You Can Trust
At Beautiful Amazing Yourself, we believe quality matters. Every bow is handcrafted with attention to detail so you receive a stylish accessory designed for everyday wear, school, birthdays, sports events, dance competitions and special occasions.
Whether you're shopping for school hair bows, satin ribbon bows, large statement bows or personalised custom designs, we're committed to providing products that combine beauty with durability.
Why Buy From Beautiful Amazing Yourself?
When you shop with us, you receive:
- Handmade quality products
- Carefully selected materials
- South African craftsmanship
- Affordable prices
- Secure online shopping
- Nationwide delivery
- Friendly customer service
We take pride in creating hair accessories that families can enjoy every day.
Helpful Hair Care Resources
Learning more about healthy hair and accessories can help you keep your bows and hairstyles looking their best. You may also find useful information from trusted organisations and brands such as:
- NaturallyCurly
- Allure Beauty
- Good Housekeeping
- Cosmopolitan Beauty
- Hair.com by L'Oréal
These websites regularly publish articles about hair care, styling tips and maintaining healthy hair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I wash handmade hair bows?
Most bows should be spot cleaned using a damp cloth and mild soap rather than fully submerged in water.
How should I store school bows?
Store them flat in a clean drawer, organiser or storage box to help maintain their shape.
Can I iron ribbon bows?
No. Direct heat may damage ribbon. Instead, gently reshape the bow using your fingers.
How long do handmade bows last?
With proper care, quality handmade bows can remain beautiful for many years of regular use.
Shop Beautiful Handmade Hair Accessories
If you're looking for premium handmade hair bows, school accessories, satin scrunchies, personalised bows and fashionable hair accessories in South Africa, Beautiful Amazing Yourself offers a growing collection designed with style, quality and durability in mind.
Browse our latest collections and discover handcrafted accessories made with love for every occasion.
