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There are so many beautiful hair accessories out there to put a perfect finishing touch on any outfit a little girl could wear. How do you select the right one for her hair type and for that specific outfit? Here are some pointers on choosing the appropriate hair bow, clippie, barrette, or headband/hairband for your little girl.

Babies are gifts to us all, and a hair bow or flower headband will present her to the world. Keeping in mind the delicate babies' heads, soft stretchy headbands are the way to go for these cuties. Thicker looped or double stacked bows, or silk flowers attached to the headband just make for an adorable presentation and are a perfect complement to any baby girl's outfit - from a one-piece cotton sleeper to an elaborate holiday dress!

As the baby's fine hair begins to grow in, most mothers begin hairspraying tiny chunks of it up into sprouting ponytails as soon as there is enough of it on their little heads. With or without the ponytails, there are accessories that are perfect for this short fine hair. Tiny bows attached to little alligator clips, or decorated clippies, both with proper hair-gripping technology, are the appropriate choices. Hair accessory manufacturers are developing wonderful "no-slip grips" for the inside of the clippies, that will help these accessories stay put in her explorations into toddlerhood! These smaller bows and clippies are also light enough in weight so as not to slide right out of this new, fine hair.

As her hair begins to reach new lengths, whether it be wavy, curly, or pin straight, the possibilities are endless. French barrettes adorned with bows are gorgeous in long straight thin hair to pull it all together either up high for that "waterfall" look, or down low for that chic sophisticated look. Now picture thicker, shorter hair all piled up in a mess of curls with this same French barrette! Alligator clippies with medium or large sized bows attached to them are also perfect accessories for every hair type. Use a pair of smaller bows to adorn the sides of her head... one large one to sweep a larger piece of hair off to one side... a pair of small bows or clippies to pull long bangs off of her forehead... or any size hairbow clippie right in the center hiding a tiny ponytail for a cascading waterfall look! Again, if her hair is thin and straight, make sure the clippie has no-slip grip, and that the weight of the bow won't pull it out of her hair.

The soft stretchy headbands mentioned above can take your baby girl into toddlerhood as well, and look beautiful in almost every hair type. As she enters her school-age years, however, the plastic U-shaped headbands are even more appropriate. The hairbands are usually wrapped in ribbon for style and comfort, and gripping "teeth" help them stay in place. When they are adorned with a well-crafted bow, or accented with flower, sequin, crystal, or beading decoration, she'll be quite an eye-catcher!

Choosing the right hair bow, clippie, barrette, or headband/hairband based on the specific outfit she is wearing is just as important. The bows that top the hardware can be мейд from several ribbon types. Organza ribbon (sheer) is the lightest of these, and is extremely versatile. It can look stunning with the dressiest special occasion dress, but yet a simple single organza bow is playful enough to wear with shorts and a tee to the park. Grosgrain ribbon makes a classy bow for a family party or any affair, but is again casual enough for everyday activities such as school or a playdate. These two materials, as versatile as they are, also mix together well in double-stacked bows for a gorgeous look. Velvet and satin are heavier ribbons, and a more popular choice for holidays or dressy occasions. Solid color bows are great for accentuating a single color in a multi-colored outfit, or bringing out a color that is more muted in the clothing. Printed bows look beautiful with solid color tops or dresses, and are simply adorable for the holidays with their seasonal patterns. Specialty designs are a beautiful touch for active girls in dancing school or cheerleading too!

There is a perfect hair accessory out there for every outfit and every hair type! Visit for their full line of hair bows, headbands, clippies and barrettes!

Melissa J. Brown is the mother of 2 hair bow and headband obsessed daughters!