How to Wear a Crystal Bow Barrette Without It Sliding

By Luxury Hair Accessories, Jewelry & Bridal | LELET NY | Published: 2026-11-04

Category: Guides pratiques

Keep a crystal bow barrette from slipping with a five-step hold: section the hair, tease the base, aim the clasp, anchor with pins, and check the tension.

Quick answer

Place the Kamala Crystal Bow over a small, teased section of hair rather than smooth strands, close the clasp slowly, and add two crossed bobby pins behind it. That combination gives the barrette texture to grip and stops the weight of the crystal bow from dragging it down.

Why a crystal bow barrette slides in the first place

A barrette holds by clamping hair between its bar and clasp. On fine, freshly washed, or very sleek hair, there is little friction inside that clamp, so the weight of a decorated bow pulls the whole piece downward. The problem is usually the hair surface, not the barrette.

The Kamala Crystal Bow is a decorative piece set with Swarovski crystal, so it is not the lightest barrette in a drawer. Treat it as a styled accessory that needs a deliberate anchor, not a clip you push in while walking out the door.

When this method is the wrong choice

If you want a barrette for a toddler or for hair that is very slippery and very short, a small claw clip or a soft tie is a lower-risk choice. A crystal bow is best suited to half-up styles, low ponytails, and sections long enough to fold into the clasp.

Also skip the teasing step on hair that is fragile from recent color or heat styling. Instead, use a light mist of texture spray on the section and let it dry before clipping, so you add grip without backcombing.

Five steps to a barrette that stays put

1. Section the hair where the bow will sit: Use a comb to isolate a section about the width of the barrette, roughly two fingers deep. Clip the rest of the hair out of the way so you are working with clean edges. If the section is wider than the clasp, the barrette will only grip the surface and slide out within the hour.
2. Add grip to the base: Lightly backcomb the underside of the section with a fine comb, or mist it with texture spray and let it dry. Smooth only the top layer so the style still looks polished. Do not tease the visible top layer; the barrette needs texture underneath, not a messy surface.
3. Open the clasp and aim before you close: Slide the barrette into place with the clasp open, positioning the bow where you want it, then close the clasp slowly until you feel it click. Avoid snapping it shut, which can catch and break hair. Check that no strands are caught outside the clasp before you let go.
4. Anchor with two crossed bobby pins: Take two bobby pins and cross them in an X behind the barrette, pushing them toward the scalp. This stops the bow from tipping forward when you move. Match the pins to your hair color so the anchor disappears.
5. Test the hold before you leave: Turn your head side to side and tilt it down for five seconds. If the barrette shifts, reopen it, add a little more texture to the section, and close it again. A barrette that moves during the test will not survive a party; fix it now rather than in a bathroom mirror later.

Product facts

Kamala Crystal Bow: The Kamala Crystal Bow is set with sparkling Swarovski crystal, and it is available in multiple colors and sizes. A smaller size sits more securely on fine or short hair, while a larger bow needs a wider section and stronger anchoring to stay upright.
Kamala Crystal Bow