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Are you sick of the hair accessory trend yet? If not, why not make a rhinestone hair comb?
This rhinestone hair comb is super easy to make and is the perfect way to add some sparkle to your hair! I love this cute piece so much, I wear it at the back of my head to add some style to my messy bun, just tuck it into your hair! So comfortable and cute.
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You will need the following tools and materials to make this rhinestone hair comb:
1: A metal hair comb.
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2: Rhinestones. I used three of these silver backed rhinestones.
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3: Two-part epoxy glue, I used Araldite.
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4: A skewer.
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5: Scrap paper.
Follow these steps to make your rhinestone comb:
1: Squeeze out the glue in equal parts onto the scrap paper.
2: Mix the glue using the skewer.
3: Add glue to the top of the comb where you want to place your rhinestones.
4: Add glue to the back of the rhinestones and place them on the comb.
5: Set the comb aside to dry.
Once the glue is dry your rhinestone embellished hair comb is ready to use!
Here’s another one that I made using resin charms.
Here are some other rhinestone hair accessory tutorials:
- Rhinestone embellished hair clips
- A headband with a rhinestone crown
- Upgrade an old headband with statement rhinestones
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Two trends in one! Shells and Hair clips
Are you keen on the hair clip trend and the shell trend? Why not make a shell embellished hair clip? Contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your shell hair clip:
1: A hair clip finding
2: Araldite glue
3: Skewer
4: Scrap paper
5: Shells
Follow these steps to make your shell hair clip:
1: Squeeze out the glue in equal parts and mix it using the skewer.
2: Add the glue to the clip.
3: Add glue to the underside of each shell and place them on the clip.
4: Set the clip aside to dry. You might need to add a prop to each end to stop the shells from sliding off while the glue is still wet.
Now your shell hair clip is finished and ready to wear!
Here are some other DIY tutorials that use beautiful shells:
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Hair clips are back. Here’s how to turn those useful clips into something more elegant.
Covering your clips with luxurious ribbon adds an element of elegance to those practical accessories. I love to add a ribbon covered hair clip to my everyday hairstyle. Contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your ribbon covered hair clips:
1: Two metal hair clips. I used this pair that I had lying around.
2: Two pieces of ribbon long enough to wrap around the ends of the clips. I used this red satin ribbon.
3: Super glue. You might want to use Araldite for a stronger hold.
Follow these steps to make your hair clips:
1: Add glue to the back of one clip.
2: Add the ribbon and hold it in place until it is secured. Be careful not to glue your fingers.
3: Open the clip and Fold the ribbon around it.
4: Add glue to the underside of the open top.
5: Secure the other end of the ribbon. Make sure there is enough slack to allow your clip to close properly.
6: Add extra glue if needed to secure the ribbon in place.
7: Repeat steps 1 to 6 for the second clip.
Once your clips are dry you can pop them in your hair and go on your way!
Here’s another clip I covered with velvet ribbon.
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I am seeing fancy hair clips everywhere, here’s how to make a pair of rhinestone embellished clips.
Continuing the rhinestone trend on DIY Jewelry Hub with these rhinestone embellished clips!
You will need the following tools and materials to make these hair clips:
1: Two hair clips. I used these alligator clips that I had at home and wasn’t using. I added a lick of color using some old nail polish.
2: Two short rhinestone strands. Cut them to the length of the clip you intend to glue them too.
3: Glue. I used superglue but you will probably get a better result using Araldite glue.
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Follow these steps to make your rhinestone clips:
1: Add a dab of your chosen glue to the top of the clip and stick one end of a rhinestone strand in place, with the long side draping towards the body of the clip.
2: Continue adding glue down the clip and put the rest of the rhinestone strand in place.
3: Set the first clip aside to dry and repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second clip.
Once they’re dry those sparkly hair clips are ready to wear!
Here’s another pair that I made using some resin charms.
here are some more DIYs for rhinestone crystal embellished hair accessories:
- A rhinestone and chain embellished barrette
- This rhinestone crystal hair comb
- Rhinestone crystal headband
- Statement rhinestone headband
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Make your next hairstyle special with a customized Bobby Pin
Do your up dos need something special? Why not make this beaded bobby pin to add something amazing to your hair styling.
You will need the following tools and materials to decorate your bobby pin:
1: Cutting pliers for cutting the wire.
2: Pieces of thin wire cut to approximately 15cm long. You can cut as many as you like.
3: A Bobby Pin.
4: Beads of your choice. I used these plastic beads.
5: Water based glue. I used Mod Podge.
6: A Skewer.
Follow these steps to decorate your bobby pin:
1: Put a piece of wire between both sides of the bobby pin, up near the bent part of the pin.
2: Wrap the piece of wire around the top of the pin where it bends over.
3: Add more pieces of wire in the same way. Add as many as you like depending on how many beads you want clustered on your bobby pin.
4: Add a bead to one of the ends of the wire.
5: Wrap the wire around the bead so that it sits close to the pin.
6: Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all the pieces of wire have been beaded and you have formed a cluster of beads on the bobby pin.
7: Add some PVA glue to the ends of the wire to secure the beads in place.
Once the glue is dry your bobby pin is finished and ready to wear!
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Want To Give Your Hairdos a Revamp? Decorate Your Hair Clips For an Easy Update!
Sometimes your go-to hairstyle doesn’t cut it, so here’s an easy way you can jazz up the old favorites! This DIY couldn’t be easier! This could also be a fun way to make presents for kids.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this hair clip:
1: Araldite glue.
2: A piece of scrap paper.
3: A skewer.
4: A hair clip. I used an old one I had lying around.
5: A flat backed charm. I used this glittery resin charm.
Follow these steps to decorate your hair clip:
1: Squeeze the glue out in equal parts onto the scrap paper.
2: Mix the glue using the skewer.
3: Add glue to the back of the charm using the skewer.
4: Add glue to the front of the clip using the skewer.
5: Add the pieces together.
6: Leave the pieces to dry, checking on it occasionally to make sure that the charm doesn’t slide out of place.
Once the hair clip is dry it is ready to wear!
