Satin Long Tail Bow Hair Clip

The tails are the point. They fall well past the knot, long enough to move against the back of the neck when the head turns, which is what separates this from…

The tails are the point. They fall well past the knot, long enough to move against the back of the neck when the head turns, which is what separates this from every short bow clip in a bag of them.

Satin here rather than organza, so the bow is soft and reflective rather than crisp. It has more shine and a little less structure, which suits a large bow where the weight of the fabric is what makes the loops fall properly.

Four finishes, and they are not variations on the same idea. Ivory White is the plain one. Antique Gold has a muted, slightly aged tone that works with festive wear. Lilac Shimmer and Cream Shimmer both have a fine sheen woven through, which shows in photographs more than in a mirror.

The clip is metal and firm, which a bow this size needs. A large satin bow on a weak clip slides down the hair within an hour.

It suits long hair worn down or a low ponytail, where the tails have somewhere to fall. On short hair the tails are the wrong length for the head.

Satin marks with water, so keep it off in the rain and store it flat rather than folded.