A good bow hair clip is one of those things that looks simple but makes a real difference. Not the kind that comes in a multipack and pings off on the way to school — the kind that grips, holds its shape, and looks lovely doing it all day.
Every bow clip here has been chosen because it's worth having. You won't find these on Amazon or stuffed on a supermarket peg. They come from small independent makers who think carefully about their fabrics, how the bow sits, and whether the clip will actually hold in a girl's hair from drop-off to pick-up. Because apparently that's a higher bar than it sounds.
The Liberty bow clips from Luciole et Petit Pois are made from genuine Liberty of London fabric, those tiny intricate prints that feel immediately special. Good as a birthday or Christmas gift: distinctive, solidly made, and nothing like what you'd find in a market stall pack.
The velvet bows from Tayla Tayla are something else. Soft and rich in colour, with a depth to them that feels a bit more occasion-worthy. School photos, Christmas concerts, that sort of thing.
The gingham and rustic fabric bows, also from Tayla Tayla, are the Tuesday morning clips. Classic, a bit nostalgic, hardwearing. The ones that go in the drawer and actually get used.
For everyday wear, start with the fabric or gingham bows. For a gift, the Liberty or velvet bows are hard to walk past.
What age are bow hair clips suitable for?
The bow clips here work well from around age 3 upwards. The smaller fabric and gingham bows suit younger girls with finer or shorter hair; the Liberty print and velvet bows tend to suit older girls. That said, a 4-year-old in a Liberty bow is very much allowed.
Will bow hair clips stay in fine hair?
This is probably the question I get asked most. Yes — much better than the cheap multipack kind. The clips across this range have a proper grip: they're not the bendy, loose-jawed ones that slide out by second lesson. Fine hair is trickier for any clip, but taking a small section and snapping it properly makes a real difference. If you're buying for a younger girl with very fine hair, the mini bows are worth a look.
What's the difference between the bow styles?
The Liberty bow clips from Luciole et Petit Pois are the ones to give as gifts. Liberty of London fabric, distinctive prints, the kind of thing that actually stops you at the school gate. The velvet bows from Tayla Tayla are richer in colour and feel more special. The gingham and rustic fabric bows, also from Tayla Tayla, are the everyday ones: hardwearing, classic, easy to match with most things. Not sure where to start? The fabric bows.
Are bow hair clips machine washable?
It depends on the style. The fabric and gingham bows can be spot-cleaned or hand-washed gently and dried flat. Don't machine wash them — it affects the bow shape and the clip mechanism. The Liberty bow clips are made from Liberty of London Tana Lawn™ cotton: a gentle hand wash or a damp cloth does the job.
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