Making a hoop with your own hands - step-by-step photos. Hair hoop - a stylish and effective decoration

Headbands and elastic bands are back in fashion. In addition, they have become a favorite accessory not only of the owners long hair, but also short haircuts. Attentive needlewomen noticed this in time and headbands and elastic bands for every taste appeared on the shelves. This article is for those who get incredible pleasure not only from beautiful things, but also from the process of creating them. And today we will make, as you may have guessed, fashionable hair accessories.

And for starters, a small “technical” digression. The base for the headband can be bought in stores specializing in hand-made materials, but in the absence of one, you can disassemble an old unnecessary headband. Sometimes I even specially buy headbands (if I suddenly find the right width or color) in order to peel off the “native” decoration and replace it with my own decor.

1. Headband with artificial flowers

The simplest decor option: buy a hoop, a sprig of artificial flowers you like and combine one with the other. That is, cut off the flowers at the base (you can have leaves, if the idea requires it) and glue them to the rim. It’s good if its base is wide - the flowers “sit” firmly. If the hoop is thin, then it is better to first “plant” the buds on a piece of rough fabric or felt, and then glue it to the base. The edges of the fabric protruding on the other side need to be folded and glued. If necessary, glue or sew a thin tape “from the inside” to brighten up unsightly seams.

Advice: first think through the composition well, and then glue the flowers! This will save you from unpleasant surprises in consequence.

Of course, artificial flowers You can do it yourself, but for this you will need special tools - bevels and cutters. And a lot of practice. Boucles are iron balls that, when heated, can be used to beautifully bend and twist a petal of a future flower cut out of fabric. The incisors make veins on the foliage. With constant practice, you can learn to make flowers that look not much different from real ones!

2.Felt

A lot has been said about felt on the pages of our magazine. But I will not stop reminding you that this is one of the most beneficial materials for needlework! Unpretentious, pleasant texture, quite durable and soft at the same time... What can I say? You need to take it and try it.

A small master class:

3.Lace headbands

In something like accessories, you can’t do without lace. The easiest way to make an elegant openwork headband is to buy a wide ribbon of lace (the required length can only be found by measuring the circumference of your head and subtracting the couple of centimeters that the elastic will “take away”) and a small piece of elastic “to match.” Now carefully process the cuts on the lace, simply folding them a couple of times and securely hemming them inside the product. Sew on the elastic and that’s it!

You can also use thin strips of lace. In this case, notice how beautiful several thin ribbons look on your hair! Also try decorating finished work bow or brooch. Advice: if you cannot find wide lace of the desired color or texture, feel free to buy thin tapes– they can always be sewn unnoticeably in two rows!

Lace hoop options for inspiration...

4.Feathers

Feathers are a rather fancy material. Not in use - they are easy to glue, cut, shorten, repaint, etc. The fact is that this material does not like to be overdone. It's hard to arrange a lot of feathers without looking like a big peacock. Therefore, observe the measure - most often one, maximum three feathers are enough.

5.Fabric flowers

An alternative to artificial flowers! Moreover, for this you do not need special tools, but only scraps, threads, glue and a little imagination.

There are many ways to make a luxurious bud from a piece of fabric. First option: you can cut out each petal separately and burn its edges over a candle so that they do not fray. Chiffon and satin are ideal for this, and certainly not lining fabrics, which simply burst into flames upon contact with fire! It is also difficult to “burn” durable fabrics such as jeans.

Second option: use lace. They don’t need to be processed, just “gather” them onto a thread into a bud and that’s it.

Third: cut out a piece of “ribbon” from any fabric you like and fold it in half. Thread the fabric onto a thread and gather it into a flower. This option is good because you don’t need to process the edges of the material, and you don’t have to think about its density and texture.

6.Miniature hat with headband

Looks very elegant with evening dress tablet caps or small cylinders. In order for such “little things” to sit comfortably and firmly on a neat head, I advise you to attach them to hoops that are not difficult to hide in your curls.

Master class on how to make a mini hat with your own hands...

7. Harnesses

Headbands decorated with strands appeared relatively recently. But they immediately appealed to many people. Simple and very elegant. The principle of working with such material is simple: measure the rope of the required length, glue pieces of tape to the incision sites (to hide any “ugliness”), attach an elastic band and that’s it.

Another option: before you start “assembling” the rim, make a beautiful decorative knot on the strand (or better yet, use two or three strands). You can also glue the tourniquet onto the fabric, bending it somehow... unusually. Then this blank can be attached to the base - on the side, like a brooch, or on the entire hoop.

8. Rhinestones

With rhinestones, as with feathers, you need to be careful. There are rarely few of them, but very often there are too many. Remember that rhinestones should be a light addition to the decoration, and in no case the basis!

9.Pearls

As Coco Chanel said, nothing adorns a woman like a string of pearls. Even if the woman is only wearing this thread!

Notice how charming the headband option looks, where pearls are simply strung on an elastic band and decorated with three chiffon flowers...

In the hair. Today, various hoops and headbands are also at the peak of fashion. They suit almost any hairstyle and every face type. Moreover, they look great not only with loose hair, but also with it in a braid or ponytail. In addition to the beauty they add to the hairstyle, a clear advantage of hoops is their ease of use. Among other things, these hair accessories are possible not only in wide range purchase in the store, but also easily make a hoop.

Modern headbands can be recreated from different material, but most often plastic and metal are used for their manufacture. Also relevant on currently Tighten the base of the product using fabric. Choosing a hoop to suit your taste is not an issue special labor. Fortunately, their choice is quite large - these include hoops equipped with rhinestones and stones, and headbands with flowers, lace and even buttons. If you want to get a hoop that perfectly matches a certain outfit, you can purchase a base and decorate it to your own taste. If necessary, you can completely focus on creating a hoop.

In order to make your own hair hoop, you need to have several required items on hand. First of all, this concerns the weaving frame, which can also be replaced wooden frame. The only thing is that you will need to drive nails into such a frame at an equal distance from each other. You can use a bobbin elastic band as the base of the rim. It is possible to make a future hoop. Therefore, in addition to the existing items, you should purchase the beads themselves, a needle, fishing line or thread for beads. There should also be a few pieces of bobbin elastic available.

You need to start creating the rim by securing the rubber bands to the frame. Then, stepping back about 3 cm from the end of the frame, you should tie a needle and thread - they will be needed later for threading the beads. Beads are strung on a thread in the amount of beads you would like to have in a row. Next, the thread, with the beads already strung, is pulled over the elastic band opposite edge frames The beads, in turn, are distributed in such a way as to end up in the gap between the 2 rubber bands. Then another row of beads is threaded onto the needle and the thread is threaded in the opposite direction. Thus, you need to weave the hoop to the required length. It is important that the rows of beads have maximum tension. If desired, you can add a bezel and other decorative elements, both during weaving and at the conclusion of the work.

The hair band was originally used to contain unruly curls. Today this decoration occupies a different niche. A hair hoop is fashion accessory, complementing the selected image. The variety of headbands is amazing: plastic hoops bright colors, elastic bands, hoops decorated with stones and flowers or thin metal products. If you are not satisfied with the accessories offered on store shelves, then make a hair hoop with your own hands. You will need imagination, a desire to look original and a creative spirit. The choice of accessories for curls is huge. It remains to find out who is suitable for a hair hoop and how to choose the right headband?

The headband is universal decoration for hair and easy to use. Using a hoop, the curls are fixed in the desired position and the chosen style of clothing is emphasized. The product will suit any face shape. A hair hoop, like any accessory, can attract attention or remain invisible. Therefore, take into account the shape of the hoop, the length and type of the girl’s strands.

Who is a hair hoop suitable for?

For those with long curls. You will need wide hoops to hold your hair back. This headband secures curls and is appropriate for medium-length strands.
Girls with short haircuts. Thin products that are used for decorative purposes are suitable. The advantage of thin hoops is that they suit any style of clothing. This headband does not fix the hair, but gives a romantic and delicate look.
For those with thin strands. Choose headbands with fine teeth. Such models press the curls tightly against the head. As a result, the curls remaining behind the hoop are visually.

To make the hoop look appropriate, the accessory is combined with the style of clothing. For mature women or for an office look, headbands in discreet shades are suitable, without bright jewelry. Young girls are allowed to decorate their hair with bright hoops with berries and flowers. Wide plastic rims bright colors look appropriate on the beach.

How to choose a hair hoop?

The first thing that catches your eye is the selection of products, bright colors, design solutions. In order not to get lost in the variety of accessories, decide for which events you are choosing a headband. If you need a hoop for daily use, then a product with a laconic design without unnecessary details is suitable. For special occasions choose headbands decorated with stones or flowers.

How to choose a hair hoop? Let's list the important points:

Color. With the help of shade, the hoop turns into a noticeable decoration or remains invisible to others. If you wear a headband every day to contain your curls, then choose a headband that matches your hair color. To make the accessory noticeable, buy the product contrasting colors. To the owners dark hair Beige or white hoops will do. Blondes - black and brown headbands. If you want to draw attention to your hairstyle, then go for a bright shade (coral, red, turquoise, orange).
Material. In addition to individual preferences, consider tactile sensations. Metal products are a bit harsh, so long wearing fraught skin irritations. Suitable for sensitive girls soft materials, headbands made of plastic or fabric. When it comes to durability, metal hoops win. Middle option- This is a rubber rim. Does not cause irritation, adapts to the shape of the face, and does not break due to the flexibility of the material.
Face shape. The hoop hides flaws or emphasizes a girl’s appearance. Women with oval face can select products made in any version. If you have round face, then choose an accessory with large decoration. Headband with an artificial or fabric flower, bow, stone. Braided or braided hoops will distract attention from a sharp chin and soften your facial features. A wide bezel with voluminous decorations will attract attention. As a result, imperfections such as a wide and heavy chin will be hidden. To hide a high forehead, choose products in the form of a chain or headbands.

If the headband squeezes your head, scratches with metal edging, or gets tangled in your hair, then you can forget about comfort. Perfect option- This is a hoop that fits tightly to the hair, but does not cause discomfort.

DIY hair hoop

If you want to distinguish yourself original decoration, then make the product yourself. Use an old plastic hoop or a special blank as a base. Any details will be used: artificial flowers, berries, pebbles, beads, satin ribbons. Let's consider several options for creating an accessory:

Hair hoop with stones. First of all, you select the base. A thick rim made of soft fabric or plastic, preferably dark in color. Next, you disassemble a couple of jewelry or buy beads and stones in craft stores. Select details in one place color scheme And different sizes. Then glue the pebbles and beads with superglue. Start with a line in the center. It should consist of the largest elements. Then fill the empty space around small details. Decorate the entire visible part of the hoop with small beads. Leave the product to dry for 2-3 hours.
Hair hoop with flowers. Prepare satin ribbons, silicone glue and artificial flowers of different sizes. To make a hair hoop with your own hands, take the blank and wrap it with ribbon, sealing the ends with glue. Find the center of the rim, move slightly to the right or left side. Then attach with glue big flower, place small ones on the sides. Finishing touch- this is the fixation of stamens and leaves. Create a single composition.
Hoop with volumetric detail. Take the shoulder pads from an old jacket or coat. Play with volumetric elements. The way you sew them will change the shape of the decoration. You can make a butterfly, a circle with folds, a flower, a bow. Further finished part glue to the rim. All that remains is to decorate the shoulder pads to cover the material and its shade. Come up with a design in advance or use your imagination during the manufacturing process.

Ribbon-hoop for hair. You don’t always have an old headband or a special blank on hand. In this case, make a hoop ribbon. To do this you will need an elastic band and wide ribbons any shade. Take a centimeter and measure the circumference of your head. Then cut two strips from the prepared ribbons. To form flirty folds, take twice as much material. Next, sew the two pieces together. The seams should run along the matte side of the tape. Then you turn the resulting product inside out and pass an elastic band through it. Try it on your head, if the size fits, then sew the ends of the tape together, masking the seams and elastic. The headband is ready, you can leave it like that or decorate it with a ribbon bow.

Try making your own headband by adding new elements. For a retro look, use lace ribbons and fabric flowers. The hippie look is created using a soft hoop with bright flower arrangements. Fold a wide fabric headband from a regular scarf or scarf. After spending a little time, you can surprise others with new and original accessories.

Hair hoops are a necessary attribute for those with long curls, and if you decorate such a hairpin bright colors, then it will turn into a fashionable accessory that complements festive outfit. This master class shows a way to decorate a hair hoop with blue and white flowers from ribbons made using the kanzashi technique. If you master this lesson, then you will succeed great gift for a girl or girl, because handmade products are especially valuable. Here is a photo of our headband with flowers that we will be making:

Materials for creating kanzashi decoration:

• white and blue satin ribbon 2.5 cm wide - 20 squares for one flower;
• double-sided stamens (preferably white and blue) - 5 pieces for one flower;
• ready green sepals - 9 pieces;
• hot glue gun;
• scissors;
• lighter;
• hoop.

Stages of decorating a hair hoop with kanzashi flowers:

We make flowers for the hoop with our own hands

Cut the white and blue ribbon into squares, the sides of which are 2.5 cm. Each flower will consist of three tiers, the number of petals in which is 5, 7 and 8 pieces. Thus, 20 squares are needed for one flower; in total, 9 flowers (4 blue and 5 white) will be used to decorate the hoop.

Cut out a droplet from the first, for example blue, square. Then use the first piece as a template. Cut out identical parts from all prepared sections.

Carefully singe the edge of each droplet to seal the threads along the edge of the workpiece. Immediately after flame treatment of the tape, press the fabric with your fingers.

Assemble the first (top) tier of the flower from five petals. Glue the wreath together, overlapping each next petal. Leave a hole in the central part of the flower for attaching the stamens, try not to apply glue to this point.

Prepare a similar second tier of petals using 7 parts.

The third layer should consist of 8 parts.

Make 3 tiers for white flowers.

Prepare the first layer for blue flower, consisting of 5 parts, not forgetting the hole in the center.

And also make a third layer of 8 parts.

Collect 3 flowers for a blue composition.

Collect the stamens into bunches (5 pieces each). Bend in the center and secure the base of the bouquet with glue.

For a white flower, it is more rational to use a blue core. Insert the base of the stamen bouquet into the center hole.

Do the same with the blue blank and white stamens.

Attach the second and third layers to the first tier with stamens, slightly moving the petals. In this case, the flower will look magnificent.

Prepare blue lush flower, With reverse side The base of the stamens should be glued to the bottom layer of the petals, and then the excess should be trimmed off.

Prepare required amount white and blue blanks for decorating the rim.

Prepare small sepals to decorate the lower tier of flowers.

Glue the sepal to the center.

Hairbands became incredibly popular last season. This year their relevance has become no less. On the contrary, designers are increasingly focusing on this stylish accessory, which not only gives the image the necessary notes, but also very conveniently fixes the hairstyle. Hairstyles with headbands have become the most popular search on the Internet in their field over the past months. Not surprisingly, headbands are very easy to use, and based on them you can create a huge number of all kinds of styling for any type of hair.

This accessory looks especially beautiful with Greek and boho hairstyles.

Creative fashionistas prefer to make their own hairbands. This gives a lot of advantages:

1. you don’t have to waste time searching for the right headband,
2. you can do it for very a short time make exactly the headband you need for this or that outfit.

What can you make a hairband from?

In fact, you can make DIY hairbands from anything, even chains and leather (lesson 6).

If you already have an old plastic rim, you can update it fashionable elements in the form of flowers, bows and beads.

If you are making a headband from scratch, then this option is quite simple. All you need to have for the base is a regular elastic band, which is sold at any leather goods and sewing store.

Fabric hairbands are relevant and practical for everyday wear. They are easy to make from any old t-shirt(lesson 1 and 4). Below you will find detailed instructions.

For special occasions, headbands made of rhinestones, beads (lesson 8) or shiny tinsel (lesson 2) are suitable.

Celebrities just love this one fashion trend. Hairbands are not only a way to keep your hair in your hair, but also to distinguish yourself from others. DIY hairbands can say a lot about you as a person. We offer the most simple lessons on creating homemade headbands. However, you can show your imagination and decorate your accessory with additional decor.

Photo tutorials on creating hairbands: