I use the rubber bands from Des at go.fetch (she is Tiger's Mom on YT) and I use the Bows with French Clips on the back (or any type of clip really - but it HAS to be a clip/barrette)...NO bands on the actual Bows themselves...I can't EVER get the things in right and they always come out looking crooked - I hate them, lol. I will pay extra to have the French Clips added to the back of the Bows
Oh, and I buy Bows from EVERYWHERE lol