Diy Ribbon Elastic Hair Ties W/ Fold Over Elastic!
- Posted on 10 June, 2014
- Ponytail Hairstyles
- By Anonymous
This DIY is not only easy and fun, but a HUGE money saver! I am obsessed with these Goody brand ribbon elastics and can FINALLY make them from home in two easy steps using fold over elastics! I hope you enjoy this quick and easy DIY Ribbon Elastic Hair Tie tutorial! If you make some, be sure to #Naptural85 on Instagram so I can see your creations!
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Hey guys, I'm on my Facebook, the other day when I came across a comment posted by Q. That really got me excited it read. I saw that you like ribbon ties. Did you know that you can make them at home using fold over elastic, say what no way I've got to try this, so I booked it over to the local craft store to look for some fold over elastic and sure enough there. It was a whole section. Full of various colors and patterns they even sell elastics with ruffles. Oh you fancy huh. They also sell different sized elastics for say a headband. Maybe I just picked up a few neutrals, black and gray, with a pop of my favorite color, yellow and the only other thing you'll need to make. These are some scissors, preferably fabric scissors, but what is okay, so this is a goodie brand ribbon tie that I bought from the store I'm just taking it apart. Now I'm going to grab one of my new colors and place it next to the store-bought ribbon to measure the size and then cut it where appropriate. Another way is to just measure the store ribbon, which is nine inches by the way and just measure out nine inches on your new color. But I'll give you a hint one package of ribbon at the craft store, which is one yard, is going to give you four perfect size. Ribbon ties so skip all the measuring and just cut four even pieces. Ok, so just fold each piece in half I like to stick my pinky in the loop for stability, but that's just being extra and then just tie a knot in the very end of the opening and tighten to secure your hair type. It'S that easy! So, just repeat the process on all the cut pieces: folding it in half and tie a knot at the very end to secure it and that's it again. A standard 1-yard package will yield four ribbon ties so moving forward. Just take your ribbon off fold, it in half twice and cut the ends to make four even sized hair ties and here's to compare the homemade ribbon on top and goodie brand ribbon below they're identical, and if you want to keep them organized, you can store the Completed ribbon ties right on the same package and you bought the month, so this is pretty exciting guys. The possibilities are now endless for your favorite gentle ribbon hair ties and you would never know the difference between store-bought and homemade. Now, if you're like me, you're, probably doing the math in your head, hmm one yard is $ 3 at the store and makes for ribbon ties, but I can just buy 4 ribbon ties for 5 dollars and save my time and energy right. Am i right? Okay, so forget buying them at the crafts store. If you go online, their websites and Etsy shops, where you can get 10 yards for 5 dollars, that's 50 cents a yard. So now that's 40 ribbon ties for only $ 5. Does that sound like a money saver or what I'm stoked and I've already bought my 10 yards? Okay, so enough rambling guys get out there and start making your hair ties it's so easy and they're extremely gentle on your hair. I really hope you give this a try and if so, please send me a picture on instagram by hashtagging natural 85. I want to see the ribbon tied madness, so I hope this helps guys a super shout out and big. Thank you to cue for this fantastic, DIY and I'll, see you guys in the next one bye, more DIYs like these cute wire, headbands and homemade, deep conditioner by clicking the links to the left and come visit. The family and I over on my daily vlog Channel, we'll see you guys there we satisfy, with all I've, just kept again little little things that make me happy get up lost my nerve. I lost my grip. I noticed a gap. Alioli
Comments
Naturallyorz: I don't really wear hair ties but even I got excited watching this video. I'm all about the DIY projects and your energy making this video is awesome! Btw love the nail polish!!!
Jacqueline Umeh: Thanks Whitney! You're a blessing! I'm tired of buying store bought hair ties that don't work properly and break or deteriorate soon afterwards, this is exactly what i need. Also, i love your vlogs, they make me laugh so much and i'm glad to see your life going so well, keep them coming.
Bree Darcel: I finally tried this! So perfect. Cost efficiency aside. It felt good to make my own
MzKinkyCurl: Also, you can make them longer, like 18-20" ( headband size), in order to band the hair to create a heatless stretching technique
AsiahEVERYTHING: I'm definitely going to the craft store tomorrow to make these! I love the elastic headbands and can't wait to come up with my own!
kgaerr: Tip: Burn the ends to stop them from fraying.
MimiLulu23: So going to make these!!! This is a great DIY for my daughter and I!
Pinky Sista: Sweet! Saving this to my playlists. Still have super shrink so my hair isn't very long for me to use hair elastics but I feel with practice I can start banding my hair. I don't get a lot of pretty color choices for Goody bands locally, so this DIY is bae! Total color freedom! If you use the craft store, you can often get it cheaper than $3 buying pairing purchase up with purchase off coupons. A C Moore, Jo Ann's, and Michael's all accept store and competitor crafting coupons straight from your cellphone. There is usually a limit of 1 coupon in a single visit. That website you found is a awesome find though.
MyNameIsWhitney: Amazing! I feel like these are always sold out when I need to replenish. I will definitely be doing this. Thanks!
RaShawn: Love it! ! Definitely saving this one to my favorites.
Dominique: I'm totally on this. You beat me to the punch with this DIY too because I was tired of breaking my neck to find these things in stores. Thanks for the tip to shop online too. Cheaper and sweeter. I like :)
Joined4theVideos: I got my elastic and made my first yard of hair ties. I got so many colors. YAY! thanks Whitney! :)
starrdust411: This is such a great idea! I definitely want to try this :D
E M: Oh my word!!! I am SO doing this right now!! I was looking at some crazy expensive Mane something ones and I am over that crap now! Time for some variety lol Love your videos!!
Qui Santewa: OMG I'm so glad to see how you made out! I didn't even think about checking online stores. I mean 1 yard for .50 cent!? Cray! I will be ordering soon! Thanks Naptural85!
Nisa19s: Thanks so much for the tutorial! I'm going to totally make these! Whoop PROJECT!
zucchinigreen: Haven't watched the video yet, but I already know I will love it. I knew, I knew! You'd be the one to do this tutorial b/c I know you love these hair ties and I knew there'd be an easier way to make them rather than shelling out $2 a piece. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you ad infinitum!
V Kelly: Just got my elastic and made my first ones. I made my 12 inches instead of nine so I can loop them around my hair twice easier.
beautyforashes: This is so awesome. I can't wait to try. I've been looking for an alternative to the rubber head bands that are usually available in hair stores that have caused me major hair loss and headaches due to the amount of pressure they put on the scalp. It's to the point where I never put my hair up or in pony's anymore out of fear of stressing my hair. Thanks for putting a sista on as always Whit!
WealthisoftheMind: So simple! I love easy DIYs.
SnapShot120: I especially love how they can double as bracelets!
Li Ak: I am a DIY enthusiast and I <3 this! Thanks X
smileychanae': Aww yea I'm so trying this!! I love ribbon ties : ) Thanks for sharing xo
Indy Nicole: awesome. I love those ties! plotting on my 10 yards now! thank you for sharing! I love diy's
isabella surf: thanks so much for uploading this! this has been super helpful! i mean saving money while doing an amazing and creative craft is a home run for me! ~isabella
Mrs Kay Kay: I'm going to the store tomorrow!!! Thanks for the diy videos. I always look forward to your videos :)
Kenya Bennett: Love this gonna have to do this now. Now if my hair tie breaks I know I can make new ones.
ymb6987: OMGosh!!! Whitney you are the McGyver for Naturals!!! Love this and I'm going to Etsy right now!!
SolarFamVlogs: Cute and so easy. Thanks for sharing!!!! Love your vlogs as well.
MyMamasChild2: I love this. I can't wait to try it.
Piper Anthony: Wow, that was so simple! Thanks, Whitney. :)
yaya: This is very convenient! I'm ordering some soon. Thanks for the video!
Naturalle Drea: Thanks for sharing!! I'm so running to the craft store on Friday and doing this!!
hayesarahey: This video is LIFE!!! I've been wanting to try the goody brand ribbon ties thats you've been raving about and like you said in your fav hair tools vid they go fast! I can NEVER find them and now I don't have to because I can do them myself! You are so awesome for this and shoutout to Q for passing it along :)
The Divine Hostess: Brilliant! I will be making these! these are my favorite ties
What Rissa Knows: Love this!! Great money saver!
Ashley G: OMG. I had no idea you coudl make them at home!I've looked lovingly at those goody brand fabric elastics but could never justify the price tag...thank you both so much!
Kayla: So clever!! I'm going to buy this fabric tomorrow and make them with my mom, she's super excited. I'll be able to replace all my hair ties and head bands!
Booganell: I just got my Etsy Elastic. I'm excited to try my diy hair ties, Thank you Whitney!
dittney85: Whitney can you PLEASE do a video on how you organize and store all of your hair tools and products? Thanks!
M White: Great DIY video. Will be my next DIY project. Thanks!
mrsErin: Girl you are da best!!! All your tutorials have improved my naptural(lol) hair. Lovely!!!
The Lovely Photog: Love the video! I did the same type of DIY awhile ago! They are so fun to make! I have the link to some Etsy shops if anyone would like to know where to get the decorative fold over elastic :) #diyfoldoverelastichairties
The1NYCgirl: This is so awesome! I always pick these up in the store but when I see how much they cost, I always just put them back. Perfect timing with this DIY video because I need new hair ties/scrunchies STAT! You know the monster that likes to take socks leaving you with just one sock? Well in my house there's a monster that lovvvvvvvves hair ties! LOL! Yep, I ordered 5 yards to get started on replenishing my stash. Thanks so much for this!
Tanichea: Awesome sauce! I love this video. I especially love the economical benefits of DIY.
Nicole Sawyer: I watch your vlogs everyday! You inspire me to be creative and I love watching your adorable family! Xo
Chala Brooks: Whitney, thank you so much for this video because I was getting tired of buying these store brand bands and they are either to small or they become to stretched over time.
Dayna Shallenberger: Hello, I see this was a video from 7 years ago! I just found you today and learned how to make the pony tail holders for my granddaughter and friends for a unicorn birthday. Congrats on your channel!
mjgarner123: Thank you so much for this!!! :) I love hair ties!
Ari Jas: Thanks Whitney! Ik I'm years late but I appreciate finding this video. Got 1 yard of "elastic ribbon" for 10 cents at Walmart!
Niesha Smith: I'm so happy that you made a video on this! I'll definitely be doing this.
umbrella5231: i love watching your videos whether it be your hair,vlogs, or even the style channel!!!! you have a beautiful family btw:)
Leslie Hooks: I ordered 14 yards of fold over elastic. Thank you for your videos and tips.
Naima Watson: Omg, I'm so glad I've seen this. No more spending all that money on the store bought ones when I can make my own!!! You are a god send!!!
mrsshariahkg: Finally getting ready to make these!
ramsay014: Just got mine in the mail from elastic by the yard! Super excited!!
The Life Edit: Goodness, for me, a hair tie wearer, this video is a God send! Thank you!!!
Neesha Shakeera: Love this and I love easy DIYs
Tail Wagging Shepsky: Great idea love it, I have a hard time finding those in the store.
Denise Jackson: WOW! This is great, I'm not a DIY kind-of-gal but, this I have to try. Thank you for sharing.
Veronica Perry Johnson: Great! I love do it yourself. I started to buy a pack of the store brand now I'm on my way to JoAnns. Thanks for the video
Ifeoma Gilyard: YAY! I am excited I waited to purchase them. Now I can have more fabulous colors for less money! Ribbon Tie Happy Dance♡
Nelly Price: Great tutorial! Def need to try this ^_^
Taylor.: I bought some like RIGHT after and I got it in the mail today omggg I love it so much more than buying the hairbands its so much more cheap for soooo much elastic!
lhamilt: Love this, suuuuuper easy!
NattyGeek78: Wonderful video! Can't wait to try.
Tablesidemocha: Definitely going to go make some these. thanks!!!
K T: Considering I think I live off these, thank you for telling us about this. Making them cheaper is awesome. Heading off to find the fold over elastic online now!
CandieGirl85: Thank you for doing this!! :-)
The. Mrs. Hayes.: Love these, but I lose one a week. I'm going online to buy mine now! Thanks!!
KHI Official: Omg yessss!! Thanks!! I am loving all of these diy hacks and things My fav color is yellow too btw. Its kinda rare to hear someone say they like yellow. A lot of people say eww like its a bad color✨✨
Shielde0007: Just made some hair ties. Thanx for ur tutorial nap!! Will wear them proud in the uk!
AYAM | MAYA: For your next diy hair accessory video can you please make a flower crown/headband? I think they are very pretty for the spring/summer and look beautiful in big natural hair!
Jess Buckmire: Once again you manage to change my life. Lol I can't wait to try this!
ChannieLaBelle: Thanks for this! Definitely will try it and tag you :)
MsNoStankYou: I'm going to make some for my locs. I always have a hard time finding hair ties that are big enough and cute
Li Ak: Dear Whitney, I am a new subby and I would love to share with you another method to create these bands using old tights! Yes, I'm super cheap :0 ok so all I did was cut several of these bands using a pair of sharp scissors across the length of the legs :0 this saves me even more money :)
FourPackAbs: What a great idea, I'm buying the elastic tonight. By the way, your skin looks great.
Naturally Loving Me: I am going to try this. Great idea.
Risssaable: This is great information. I think I would be more interested in a wide ribbon Elastic to make a head band. Also, the Dollar tree recently sold off brand ribbon elastic tie 5 for $1. I have used them and they are slight less quality than Goody brand. thx
Mea Wahnee: You're a natural girl's dream!! Thx for this, can't wait to find these and go cray cray!!
Knotty Starr: I just purchased 2 pks of the goody brand on Fri after seeing your Favs.. I LOVE these things!!!! Now I must try this DIY thanks for sharing
csanders0719: I have actually been making these for the past two years! I wish I had thought to send you some!
csanders0719: I have actually been making these for the past two years! I wish I had thought to send you some!
Iamborntopraise: Super cute I love it!!!
Iamborntopraise: Super cute I love it!!!
Sherwanda Griffin: Thanks so much. My hair always seems to curl around other hair ties. I am so excited.
Eudora Jones: Thanks girl for sharing
Indi: Such a great idea!!
Karmari C. Watson: Dude you totally ROCK! You are one of the most resourceful YouTubers I know.
April's Universe: Love this!!!! Would you be able to do a big headband like this? If so, should i double or triple the length of the hair ties? Thanks a ton
Iriss Delgadillo: You have such fun Vids Nap! Hugs! and thanks for the good vibes ;)
Lara Morales: thank you!!!! love your clear description!!!
Tenille Stewart: ahhhhhhhh Nap i just bought my first package of these hair ties TODAY !?!? I so should just stop doing things without watching ur videos first lol its probably the safest thing ..thank u so much for the DIY ..u speak to my thrifty, geeky soul wit this lol stay amazing <3
Marilyn Readus: Thank you! You're so creative!
Monique •: DIY is what it's all about. I just love your personality.
Shonna Gentle: Love them!!! Got to do this as my babies make my head accessories disappear faster than u can say ABC... :) thanks!!!
csanders0719: Oh and you can also make full sized headbands with them too!
Brittany Love: WOWWW at me following you for years and just finding out we have the same favorite color!!! No wonder why I adore you so much!! TEAM YELLOW!
Bees Honey: I love when you do DIYs *dances in chair* They are the bomb :)