And just like that… the back-to-school rush is over! 🎒🎀
After weeks of school uniform shopping, checking lists, buying new shoes, labelling absolutely everything and making sure your little one had the perfect school bows ready for their first day, the September rush has finally started to settle down.
Whether your daughter was heading back to her familiar classroom or starting at a brand-new school, we hope the first few days have been full of excitement, happy faces and, of course, lots of beautiful bows!
Here at Bowtastic, we want to take a moment to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout another incredibly busy back-to-school season.
We've welcomed so many new customers this year, as well as lots of familiar faces who come back to us year after year. Seeing your orders coming through and knowing that Bowtastic bows are becoming part of so many girls' school mornings genuinely means so much to us💗
But now that the first-day excitement is over, you might be wondering…
Do I still need school bows after September?
Absolutely!
One of the biggest misconceptions about school hair bows is that they're something you only need to buy once at the beginning of the school year.
If only it were that simple!😂
School bows have a habit of disappearing.
One gets left in the classroom.
Another somehow ends up in the playground.
One gets lost on the journey home.
And then, somehow, you're left with one lonely bow when you originally bought a matching pair!
Sound familiar?
That's why keeping a few spare school hair bows at home can make those busy school mornings a whole lot easier.
Why it's worth having spare school bows
Having a few extra pairs of your daughter's favourite school bows means you're prepared for all those little things that happen during the school year.
🎀 Lost bows
Children are experts at losing things!
Having spare bows means you don't have to panic when one mysteriously disappears.
🎀 Worn or damaged bows
School bows are worn regularly, so naturally they can experience a little more wear and tear than the bows saved for special occasions.
Having a couple of replacements ready means you can simply reach for a new pair when needed.
🎀 Growing hair and changing hairstyles
As your daughter gets older, her hair changes too.
The hairstyle that worked perfectly at the beginning of the school year might not be her favourite a few months later.
You might find that she starts wearing her hair in a ponytail, pigtails, plaits or half-up styles and suddenly you need a few different types of school hair accessories.
🎀 Keeping a spare pair in the school bag
This is one of our favourite little mum hacks.
Pop a spare pair of school bows into your daughter's school bag.
That way, if a bow goes missing during the day, there's another pair ready to go.
One less thing to worry about!
School bows aren't just for September
While September is undoubtedly our busiest time for school hair accessories, school bows are useful throughout the entire school year.
From September right through to the summer holidays, there are plenty of reasons to keep your daughter's school hair accessories topped up.
And if your daughter's school has a particular uniform colour or specific rules around hair accessories, having a small collection of suitable bows means you're always prepared.
Whether you need a replacement pair, want to try a different style or simply want a few spares, you don't have to wait until the next back-to-school season.
Our school bows are available all year round.
So if you spot a pair you love, you can always come back and order them whenever you need them.
How many school bows does a girl actually need?
There's no magic number, but we think it's useful to have enough school bows to get through the week without constantly searching for the next pair.
A few matching pairs in your daughter's school colours can give you plenty of flexibility.
For example, you could have:
Monday: Your favourite everyday pair
Tuesday: A different style
Wednesday: Another matching pair
Thursday: Back to her favourite
Friday: Something a little different
And having a couple of spare pairs means you're covered when the inevitable happens!
Of course, how many you need will depend on your daughter's hairstyle, how often she wears bows and whether she is particularly talented at losing them!😂
Choosing school hair accessories for girls
When choosing school bows, it's worth thinking about more than just the colour.
You'll also want to consider:
The school uniform:
Always check your school's rules regarding colours, sizes and styles before ordering.
Your daughter's hair type:
Fine or thin hair may suit a different attachment or bow size than thicker hair.
Her favourite hairstyles:
Think about whether she usually wears pigtails, ponytails, plaits or half-up styles.
Her age:
Smaller bows can be ideal for younger girls, while older primary school girls may prefer a slightly larger or more grown-up style.
Most importantly, choose something that your daughter actually enjoys wearing.
Because we all know that convincing a child to wear something they don't like before school isn't always the easiest job! 😂
A huge thank you from Bowtastic 💗
As the back-to-school season comes to an end, we just want to say thank you.
Thank you to everyone who placed an order.
Thank you to our lovely returning customers who have been shopping with us year after year.
And thank you to all the new Bowtastic customers who discovered us for the first time this year.
We've had such a busy few months behind the scenes, and we're incredibly grateful for every single order, recommendation, review and kind message.
Knowing that our bows are helping to make little girls' school hairstyles that little bit more special is exactly why we love what we do.
And now… onto autumn!🍂
With the back-to-school rush behind us, we're already looking ahead to the next season.
Autumn is one of our favourite times of year for hair accessories.
Think rich burgundy, warm brown, burnt orange, mustard, forest green, beautiful florals, tartan and gorgeous seasonal prints.
It's the perfect time to give your daughter's wardrobe a little refresh and you don't need to buy an entirely new wardrobe to do it.
Sometimes, a new pair of hair bows is all it takes to make an outfit feel completely different.
We've been busy behind the scenes preparing for the rest of the year, and we have some very exciting things coming to Bowtastic.
We can't wait to show you what's next…👀🎀
In the meantime, don't forget that our school hair bows are available all year round - so if your daughter needs a little top-up, we've got you covered.
Thank you, as always, for supporting our small business💗