Hair clips are a fun way to enhance your appearance. Especially, knowing how to make handmade hair clips can help you add a touch of customization and personalization to the clips. In addition, you can also design hair clips to match any specific dress or design.

But again, knowing the proper way is the key. So, keep on reading, and we will unleash the top 7 ways to craft handmade hair clips with ease and in the comfort of your home.

Let’s begin

All you need to know how to make handmade hair clips at home

The forthcoming content will help you make different kinds of hair clips, one followed by the other. So, without any further discussion, let’s have a look.

1. Colorful clips with bobby pins

The first and probably the cheapest way of making handmade hair clips is through the usage of bobby pins. We all have these little helpful accessories at homes whose potential has always remained unknown to us. But not anymore, as here is a little idea through which you can make numerous hair clips in only 5 minutes.

First of all, spread a clean sheet on the surface you would be using as the working area. It is a mandatory step to protect your actual surface area. Next, grab all the nail paints you have, glue and some fomic sheets.

Grab a bobby pin and paint it with the nail paint of your favourite nail polish. Nail polish has alcohol mixed with colour, which sticks to the metal beautifully and doesn’t fade out. Use a single colour or create a pattern with multiple shades.

Let them dry for about 20 minutes. You can totally stop here or follow the next step to increase the charm even more.

If you have decided not to stop at the previous step, the next step is attaching some cool shape. Hold your sheet and cut different shapes like flowers, butterflies or random geometric shapes. Use a permanent marker to add detail, like making the eyes of the butterfly or highlighting the petals of flowers. 

Stick these using the glue to your bobby pins and these cute little pieces of accessories are ready to be used. Wear one at a time or in bulk to create different types of hair looks.

2. The flowy seaweed hair clip

Flowy hairstyles like the waterfall braids and loose curls look great with similarly flowey hair clips like the seaweed one. Wondering what it’s called the seaweed? Because it’s long, thin and easily moldable, with the outer look resembling seaweed.

The first thing you need is a long lace with multiple threads or strings coming out after every few centimetres. You can go with any colour such as pink, white etc. If you are not getting an exact match for any particular dress, you can even dye it in the colour of your choice.

Now, stick multiple bobby pins. As a general rule of thumb you must stick each boby pin with 2 inches of distance. And that is it; you are all done. Now, all you have to do is wear it in any way you like. 

Thanks to the bobby pins, you can make any shape of your liking. So, whether you want to fashion it as a headband or at the back in the form of a falling ladder, the choice is all yours.

2. The princess bow clip

We have all grown up watching Barbies wearing that iconic bow clip. And let’s just accept that those cute little accessories were all we wanted from that time to now, but we would never find them in the shops. Well, the good news is that you can now make those easily with just four components. You will need:

1. Bobby pin or a plain black hair clip.
2. A plain clothing piece or a tied bow.
3. Sparkly stud
4. Fabric glue

In the first place, transform your plain clothing piece in the form of a bow. You can use the pink colour to give it a traditional princess feel or choose any random colour. You can adjust the size to your liking. 

Once it’s done, place a drop of glue in the centre of the tie and press to ensure all the clothing layers remain in their place. Next, stick the sparkly stud above the bow to enhance its look even further.

Now, the last step is left, under which you need to connect the prepared bow with the wearing source. Use a bobby pin or a simple, plain, flat clip similar to your hair so that the bow is only visible.

4. Fabric Flower Hair Clips

Fabric flower hair clips are an amazing way to cherish your feminine virtues and add a touch of softness and love to your overall outfit. Here is all the material you would need to make this amazing accessory.

1. Fabric: you can choose cotton, felt or silk.
2. Scissors
3. Needle and thread
4. Hot glue gun
5. Hair clip bases
6. Embellishments (buttons, beads, rhinestones

Instructions:

In the first place, cut the fabric into petal shapes. You would need around 5 to 7 petals to make one flower. Sew the petals together at the base to form a flower.

Next, add embellishments to the centre of the flower for extra flair. Attach the fabric flower to a hair clip base using a hot glue gun.

Tips: Use different fabrics and layers to create a variety of textures and looks.in addition, you can also experiment with mixing cotton and silk for an elegant appearance or felt and rhinestones for a playful, vibrant look.

Don’t hesitate to layer multiple flowers for a fuller, more dramatic effect. Additionally, try varying the sizes of the petals to give your flower clips a more natural and dynamic appearance. You can also use patterned fabrics to add more character and uniqueness to each flower.

5.  Resin Hair Clips

Resin has gained an immense amount of popularity in the past few years for an extensive range of reasons. It is one of those few materials invented which allows for 100% customization and personalization. We have seen multiple applications of raisen, from making the guasha stones to crafting technical moulds in the tech industry. However, ever thought of creating clips using resin? If not, it is time to do so. Let’s have a look at all the material needed.

1. Epoxy resin
2. Silicone mold
3. Hair clip bases
4. Dried flowers, glitter, or small charms
5. Mixing cups and sticks
6. Protective gloves

Instructions:

In the first place, you need to formulate the resin by mixing it according to the package instructions. Once it’s ready, Pour a small amount of resin into the silicone mould.

Add dried flowers, glitter, or any other thing you want to add to enhance the appeal. Fill the mould with more resin to cover the decorations.

Allow the resin to cure for 24-48 hours. Attach the cured resin pieces to hair clip bases with a strong adhesive.

Tips: Experiment with different mould shapes and decoration combinations for unique designs. You can create themed hair clips by using specific colours and charms. Additionally, try layering different glitters for a mesmerizing, multi-dimensional effect.

6. Pearl Hair Clips

Pearls in the hair look like the shiny stars in the sky, which adds more flair, bounces and brings attraction to your face. Thus, making you stand out in the crowd. To make pearl hair clips, all you need is the following:

1. Faux pearls
2. Strong adhesive or thin wire
3. Hair clip bases

Instructions:

Take your fabric glue out and glue the pearls onto the hair clip base in a desired pattern. You can go with random patterns or proper shapes. Allow the glue to dry completely before using the clip. This will ensure that the pearl remains stuck to the base for a longer time.

You can also wire. If doing so, thread the pearls onto the wire, leaving a little space between each to ensure flexibility. Wrap the wired pearls around the hair clip base, securing the ends tightly with pliers to prevent any sharp edges from sticking out.

Tips: Try combining pearls of different sizes and colours to increase the visual appeal and create a more interesting look.

Additionally, consider creating patterns or designs with the pearls, such as flowers or geometric shapes; this will help you make your hair clips stand out even more. For added durability, you can always apply a thin layer of clear nail polish over the pearls and wire to keep them in place.

7. Leather Hair Clips

Leather has been around since the start of civilization. It is one of the few things humankind has used for fashion purposes. From ancient times to now, an extensive range of uses has been developed for leather, with clip-making being no exception. Let’s have a look at how to make handmade hair clips with the help of leather. You will need:

1. Leather scraps
2. Scissors
3. Needle and thread or hot glue gun
4. Hair clip bases

Instructions:

Start by cutting the leather into desired shapes. You can go with any sort of design, such as flowers, leaves, or geometric patterns.

Use a stencil or draw freehand for more intricate designs.

Then, layer the leather pieces. Do not be scared of experimenting with different textures and colours, and secure them together with stitches or hot glue for a strong bond.

Attach the leather creation to the hair clip base using hot glue, pressing firmly to ensure it adheres well. And that is it, your very own leather clips are all ready to be used.

Tips:

1. Use metallic or patterned leather for an edgy, modern look. You can also add embellishments like studs, rivets, or small charms to enhance the design.
2. For a bohemian touch, try using fringe leather or braiding thin strips of leather together before attaching them to the clip.
3. Don’t hesitate to mix and match leather types and colours to create a truly unique and stylish accessory.

Conclusion

On the bottom line, clips have become one of the most integral parts of today’s fashion. The case gets even more crucial if we talk about handmade hair clips. 

These clips are not only fully customizable but also allow you to design them according to a particular occasion or for any specific dress. Thus, providing you a chance to stand out in the crowd by showing your creativity.

The same is why we have formed this guide, which talks about how to make handmade hair clips in 7 easy and fun ways. No matter if you like pearl clips or those heft leather clips, the guide teaches you to make all of it with the ease of your home. 

So, make sure to read from start to finish. Now that you have all the essential knowledge, you are all ready to go and experiment or heart out. Rest, we wish you the best of luck.