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Originally Posted by Beamers Mom  I use the bows with the alligator clips.
But I do put a band in Beamer's hair first, then I put another one in about an inch away from the first one, then take a third band and I fold the topknot down so the second band meets the first band, and I put the third band around it (forms a "puff"), Then I put the bow in.
Strange I cannot handle putting in the bows with the bands on, but have no problems putting the bands in first and then putting the bows with the alligator clips in. |
Gosh, if you can do all that, you should be able to pop a bow with bands on top!
@OP, Beamer's Mom brings up a good point. If you want a topknot, you have to make it first with bands, then just clip the bow (barrette) underneath or pop a bow with bands on top. The bands on bows are for placement only, not to be doubled, twisted, etc.
You should never try to make a topknot with a barrette as they are too small to hold much hair. You can pop them apart if you do. They should just be clipped on as an accent.
Practice makes perfect. Experiment with a few different backings and see what works best for you.