Friday, September 9, 2011

DIY: Hair Comb


*UPDATE! See the step-by-step instructions here.

This is a super simple project. All you need is a hair comb and embroidery floss. I had a pack of hair combs that I got at Walgreens a long time ago  (Like 10 or 12 combs for $4- they still have them). Plus vintage embroidery floss from forever ago.

I'm going to keep these old photos up for kicks and giggles. :) But I decided to make another comb and take a few photos.


I wrapped in a V-shape pattern. I didn't use any glue - just tucked ends under the next color and tied off the last piece. I've used it a couple of different ways but this is my fave - an updo, 90's style.  I feel like Rachel from Friends would do her hair this way. Love these combs - they really tame my thick curls!

*Update: Forgot to mention that this layout is from Pugly Pixel. 
at

40 comments:

  1. Can you do one but step by step so I can see how you tuck the floss and how you make it it's very cute and i want to make some for me and my girls. Thanks

    ReplyDelete

  3. this is totally cool. I have a ton of those hair combs i did buy from Walgreens! I was wondering what to do with them lol. THANKS!!

    ReplyDelete

  4. This is so cute! But how did you do the hairstyle? would love to learn that!
    Thank you for the idea!!
    anna

    ReplyDelete

  5. These are adorable! I have really curly hair and I can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing this really cute idea!

    ReplyDelete

  6. This is so cute! Thank you for sharing this great idea...how do you twist your hair up that way? I think that is what makes it so cute.

    ReplyDelete

  7. Brilliant! A friend just sent me this link and I love this idea! I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete

  8. brilliant! :)
    i just followed you. xoxo.

    heartfeltbypau.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  9. Thanks so much for all the encouragement, ladies!

    ReplyDelete

  10. I DIE! This is so stinkin' fabulous! I am making like 6 of these when I get off work :) I've got a ton of these combs, too. From Walgreens. lol

    Thanks so much for sharing! And inspiring!

    ReplyDelete

  11. those are absolutely beautiful~

    ReplyDelete

  12. looks beautiful=) i'm gonna try ;)

    http://irem-just-a-dream.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete

  13. I love how simple and yet oh so gorgeous this DIY hair comb is......I am going to have to give it try ;)

    ReplyDelete

  15. Was this just one strand of embroidery that fades into the different colors? I have a million things to do tonight, but I think this just moved itself to the top!

    ReplyDelete

  16. love these! I can't wait to make them too. Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete

  19. Amazing idea! had to post this on my blog :)

    ReplyDelete

  20. Cool. I will do that as soon as I get some combs.

    Do you have a post on how to do the hairstyle?

    ReplyDelete

  21. I've got to try this! I have a bunch of embroidery thread from an old project & I think I'll give this a try. It's so pretty.
    This is all over Pinterest btw, although not always properly pinned back to here.

    ReplyDelete

  22. I'm going to be posting this to COLOURlovers.com the first (ish) of November!! Please look for it!!

    xo
    Jessica Griffin
    http://www.canyoupixelthis.com

    ReplyDelete

  23. Love it! I,m going to make one today!

    ReplyDelete

  24. hi! sorry this might sound really silly but, how do you use a hair comb? i've never used one but your DIY is so cute that it makes me want to try it out!

    ReplyDelete

  25. Hi there!

    I just want to let you know that I featured your project on my blog today... Love it!

    ReplyDelete

  27. I want to make these as a Christmas gift; could you please post a step by step thing? I'm seriously craft challenged. Please oh please!

    ReplyDelete

  28. Thank you for sharing this idea!!! I think it's very original and different.
    I'll try it.
    Laura

    ReplyDelete

  29. I just made 6 of these tonight for my mom for Christmas. This is the only type of hair accessory that she can use in her hair so I'm excited to "pretty it up" for her!

    ReplyDelete

  30. awesome, Resplendentquetzal! would love to see pics if you have any. :)

    ReplyDelete

  31. OMG, that is so genius !! my girls will be working on this project this weekend , I have few girls with heads full of locks to be tamed :)

    ReplyDelete

  32. Really love this! It's so simple! I love playing with hair, so I think I'll make one and put it in my roommates. :)

    ReplyDelete

  33. I made some, too! Posted about a pic here. So fun, thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete

  34. Katie, thank you so much for sharing, I loved it so much that I made a DIY in my blog, of course linking to yours ♥! If you like to see it..http://eltocadordecenicienta.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-peineta-rosa-para-cenicienta.html.

    ReplyDelete

  35. thank you so so so much for posting these!! i can hardly wait to make some of my own..this is so amazing..things to do that are creative and so cute!! i feel like now of days ppl are always sitting around doing nothing and this is a way to use ur head a little bit. im so excited to try this out!

    ReplyDelete

  36. thank you so so so much for posting these!! i can hardly wait to make some of my own..this is so amazing..things to do that are creative and so cute!! i feel like now of days ppl are always sitting around doing nothing and this is a way to use ur head a little bit. im so excited to try this out!

    ReplyDelete

  37. What are some of the other hairstyles you can do with this? it looks pretty awesome but the hairdo looks a bit complicated for me haha i'm no good at that stuff xp

    ReplyDelete

  38. Pleeease do a tutorial on how you did that hairdo!! It's soo pretty!!

    ReplyDelete

  39. I gave this a shot and posted to my blog. I also provided a link to your blog since I found the idea here!

    http://diyopolis.wordpress.com/2012/12/03/diy-hair-comb/

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for stopping by! I LOVE reading your thoughts!