Great Deals at Everyday Steals!

New to Hair Clippy? Get acquainted with our products by browsing the Everyday Steals section of the Hair Clippy store. Everyday Steals features value-priced hair accessories for budget-conscious moms. Here you will see a sampling of the colorful hair accessories that have made us famous. Our meticulously handcrafted hair clips are wrapped in high-grade velvet to ensure that no-slip grip that won’t tug or pull at your daughter’s delicate hair.

Here are some of our suggested hair accessories for your Hair Clippy starter pack:

The Lady, available as a pinch clip, is a red 1” grosgrain ladybug that’s perfect for everyday wear. Our clips are side-specific, meaning you choose a side on which the clip is to be worn. (This is so the design doesn’t get inverted when it’s worn on the other side of the head.) You can order just the standard right, or a left, or in the case of this too cute Lady, you might just choose to order a left/right pair!

The Audrey is 2” organza Baby Bow® with tails. This classic bow is sure to elicit adoring oohs and ahhs every time your daughter wears it. The Audrey is available in black, citron, cream, light blue, navy, pink, and white.

The Casey is a multi-colored striped Bow Tie Baby Bow®. This playful mini pinch clip may be used to hold back growing bangs and is also great for highlighting your daughter’s pigtails. The Casey is available in fun colors like bubblegum, shocking pink, and turquoise.

The Elizabeth is a 4” boutique-style grosgrain bow that is available as either a pinch clip or French clip. This sweet and girly hair bow will light up your daughter’s aura and give her that girly-girl vibe. The Elizabeth is available in cream, lavender, pink, red, shocking pink, and white.

        

Don’t forget to check out other styles of quality hair clips and hair accessories at Everyday Steals.

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Spy Kids in Action!

SPY KIDS: All the Time in the World is a rollicking adventure movie that brings with it new gags, new gadgets and thrilling action for the kids to enjoy. It features two cute and cool spy girls from the Wilson family – Spy Kid Rebecca and Spy Kid Baby – with Mom Marissa (Jessica Alba) along on a mission to catch the “Timekeeper”, an insane time-stealing villain!

This new generation of Spy Kids uses new hi-tech spy gear to take out swarms of enemies and catch the nefarious Timekeeper. Amidst the thrilling action, Spy Kid Rebecca maintains a prim and proper hairstyle that never fails to highlight her unique beauty.

Let your daughter step into the shoes of Spy Kid Rebecca and have a grand adventure outdoors! Get a similar look with a pretty and gorgeous hairstyle by using Hair Clippy’s Clipettes Dots.

Clipette Dots

This perfect-for-playtime clip has a non-slip grip that stays on; so you don’t have to worry about it ever slipping out!

Elsewhere, Spy Marissa and the absolutely adorable Spy Kid Baby (Belle Solorzano) are fighting crime.  This super-cool spy mom is a member of the Organization of Super Spies, the world’s top spy agency.  Spy Kid Baby sports a clip-over-the-top hairstyle that holds her hair neatly to one side, with a distinctive handful of hair worn up in a bunch - perfect for a cool spy kid baby in action!

Adorn your baby with an all-action hairstyle using hair clips from No Slippy Hair Clippy. Go for a high ponytail and clip it snugly and comfortably with Hair Clippy’s Charlotte hair clip:

Charlotte

The Charlotte hair clip comes with a plush velvet flower with a gemstone center. You can choose from several colors to match your baby’s outdoor outfit — black, light blue, olive, lavender, shocking pink, red, white, pink, and navy.

There are plenty of cool and adventurous choices of hair accessories for you to choose from at the No Slippy Hair Clippy store. Have a good look around, stay active, enjoy the ride, and the movie!

Stylish Hermione, On and Off Screen

Look at our head girl, all grown up.

Hermione Granger has come a long way from the tangle-haired Hogwarts freshman we once knew. The same goes for pretty Emma Watson, who plays Hermione in the Harry Potter movies, and who started out as a wide-eyed newcomer to the world of acting when she was first cast.

Both Hermione and Emma have blossomed into beautiful young ladies in the decade since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone first hit theaters. Now that the fantasy saga is drawing to an end with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2, let’s have a quick glance at some of the most important turning points of Hermione’s life, and ask: How do we get the look?

Hermione at the Yule Ball

In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Hermione finally sheds her baggy wizarding robes and slips on an elegant floral gown to celebrate the Yule Ball. This was the moment that our book-smart heroine transformed into a true princess – at least for a night! Her regal hairstyle perfectly complemented the classy silhouette of her lilac gown, and she wore the entire ensemble with a magnificent sense of grace, despite the best efforts of a certain Mr. Ron Weasley!

Get the Hair: Perfect for high school formals and dances, you can easily replicate this look. Make a bun and fasten it with elegant, classy accessories such as the Grace flower or Charlotte velvet clip (pictured above). Then curl a few strands with a styling iron to form a waterfall of soft curls that cascade down the shoulder.

Hermione in Wizard Mode

When she’s not channeling her inner Cinderella, Hermione works hard to become the absolute best student in her year. She also spends time adventuring with her best friends Harry and Ron, from the dark chambers of Hogwarts castle to twisted vines of the forbidden forest. Through it all, she manages to keep her wavy locks in perfect shape.

Get the Hair: If you have thick, wavy hair like Hermione’s, the secret to keeping your locks neat are firm, but gentle hair clips. Secure your bangs with non-slip stripe print clipettes™ or Argyle clipette™ (pictured above).

Emma in Her Pixie Phase

Outside her movie character, Emma Watson is a strong young woman in her own right. She might not be battling evil wizards, but she makes bold decisions like adopting a cute pixie cut last year. It helps that she has a flawless face, and her use of hair accessories perfectly accents her choice.

Get the Hair: You ca spruce up that pixie hairdo with delicate hair accessories like the Jillian flower (pictured above), or even sparkly ornaments like the Paisley glitter bow.

There are tons more magical choices in the No Slippy Hair Clippy® store, so have a good look around, find something pretty and enjoy the Harry Potter finale!

Fun Clips for a Not Bummer Summer

There’s nothing like silver screen inspired, popcorn-powered summer matinee memories with your daughter. If you thought our recent Kung Fu Panda-inspired post was groovy, then you’ll love our ideas for making the best of the upcoming Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, based on the popular series of books by Megan McDonald.

The film tells the unlikely story of spunky third grader Judy Moody, as she stumbles upon grand adventure in her very own neighborhood, despite the fact that she didn’t get to go on a jungle safari or to circus camp with her best friends.

What better message for your daughter than learning to have a Not Bummer Summer by choosing her own creative brand of fun!? And you know what’s guaranteed to make the day even more exciting?  No Slippy hair accessories that inspire her creativity! Here are a few of my personal favorites:

The Casey bow clip is an explosion of psychedelic, thrilladelic color that adds a little flair and spice.  As shown on actress Ryan Newman from the Disney TV show Zeek & Luther, wear them in identical bubblegum pink pairs as pigtails, or mix-and-match from the 4 different styles available at the No Slippy Hair Clippy® store.

Arts and crafts are a fantastic creative outlet for your daughter’s creative energy. Get her into the habit of making things with the Karielle clips, which come in three wonderfully cute designs. There’s the stitch-bordered heart clip (above) filled with flowers and a friendly smiley face, and multi-colored butterfly and flower clips for those days when only the cutest clips will do.

Remember, we have a whole section of fun hair accessories for your irrepressibly creative daughter. Let her choose her favorite clips and stave off the bummer summer!

Flowers Fit for Clipping

With peak blooming season occurring right around this time of the year, May is often called the Flower Month. Look around – gardens and fields are bursting with spring colors as buds mature into full-fledged blossoms.

Who says there’s no time to stop and smell the roses? Perhaps even pop a flower in your daughter’s hair to act as a highlight!

Well, maybe not… real flowers attract bees and other stinging insects, are hard to keep in place, and wilt in no time! Fear not, we’ve got just the answer!

The Lindsey flower radiates all the natural beauty of a magnolia, but adds just a bit more glitz and glamour. This radiant two-inch flower shows off a sprinkling of sequins, and each petal is shaded in dual-color tones. The design sits securely on a no-slip pinch clip easily attached or removed, with absolutely no need for fiddly readjustment during the day.

Looking for something more artsy for the little one? Then you might want to go with a hair clip like the Nahla polka dot flower. Beautiful stitching replicates the look of a handmade crafts project, with its splotches of candy-colored dots and a cute sewn-on button.

For the girl who loves her sparkles, the Alexis mod flower never disappoints. Two flowers in complementing shades make up its body, with a bright pink five-petal beauty sitting atop a deeper purple base. The Alexis style offers three more color options including the lovely shade of lavender seen above.

It won’t be long before springtime comes to a close, but with these No Slippy Hair Clippy® flowers in your daughter’s wardrobe, she can sport a spring powered look all year long!

Making Mother-and-Me Memories

Continuing our week-long celebration of Mother’s Day!

All moms know that as much as you might wish it, you just can’t stop your baby girl from growing up quickly!

Soon, it’ll be Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus ruling her fashion sense, but for now you still get to choose what she wears, from head to toe, so let’s make the most of it!

Coordinating accessories is one of the cutest ways you can show to the world that you and your daughter share a special bond, just remember that you don’t always have to wear matching outfits and accessories to look adorable together.

For inspiration, just have a look at a couple of wonderful pairings to be had when you mix and match No Slippy Hair Clippy® hair accessories.

Choosing the right accessories for mom and baby is all about finding the right tone. In this beautiful picture, flowers are abloom with our doting mom wearing the lively Kaia flower, a multi-petaled lily filled with sparkly gemstones at the center. Meanwhile, her daughter sports the Grace headband in soft pink bloom and pearl. The double ruffle organza material wraps comfortably on the little one and beautifully compliments the floral print sundress and her mom’s accessory of choice.

This second mother-daughter picture should be familiar to those of you who visit our website regularly, it’s casual clip fun with our young mom flaunting the intricately designed Michelle flower, trimmed with sequins and studded with a brilliant central jewel. Her daughter boasts a shiny clip of her own – the Felicia butterfly clip available in chromatic shades of shocking pink (seen above), lime, and navy. The colors contrast beautifully and really bring the picture alive, don’t you agree?

Hundreds of other picture-perfect themes await you at the No Slippy Hair Clippy® store. Check them out and start making your own timeless, mother-and-me memories.

Elegant Hair Accessories for Prom Night

The senior prom will be one of the most memorable nights in your daughter’s life.  Surely she’ll look beautiful and elegant, just like a movie star!

Picking the perfect gown is never easy, but in between custom fittings and arranging limo rides, don’t overlook choosing the right hair accessory to complement her gorgeous evening attire.

Don’t panic! We scoured red carpets far and wide for the trendy looks sported by today’s young stars, and matched them with No Slippy Hair Clippy® accessories that will look hip and keep things classy!

Want to mimic Taylor Swift’s wavy coif? Why not go with the Ryan flower, a dainty silk organza flower that looks great on wavy hair and comes in five rich colors, from soft pink to dark brown (in picture right).

Does your daughter have long dark hair like Nina Dobrev of Vampire Diaries fame (in picture left)? Hold it in place with the lovely Tonya headband (in picture right), an organic cotton headwrap topped off with a silk flower design.

All-American girl Diana Agron (in picture left), who plays Quinn Fabray in Glee, sports a princess-like updo that frames her beautiful face. Achieve the same soft look for your daughter with the Parker bow (in picture right), available in lavender and light blue.

 

For the fashion rebel who wants to make a statement like music siren Lady Gaga (in picture left), the Fiona clipette bow is a flexible choice that can be attached on back, top, or side of any hairstyle. The white color version (in picture right) gives off a girly and feminine vibe, but the volume can be pumped up by choosing more vibrant hues, such as shocking pink.

If you're looking for even more prom hair accessory ideas, I recently wrote this post that helped a mom choose a matching hair accessory for her prom-going daughter. Feel free to browse the No Slippy Hair Clippy store as well to get even more inspiration.

Good luck, and happy prom night!

Ask Annie!

Holly from Wisconsin wrote,

Hullo Annie!

I’ve been a big fan of your hair accessories for a while now and I need your help! My daughter’s getting ready for her senior prom in a couple of weeks, she’s got a beautiful, olive green, strapless dress and a matching hand bag ready. However, I’d love to get her something from mom that’s timeless and elegant, something she can remember years from now that just completes her look.

PS. I think her little sister, who just turned 12 is getting a little jealous of all the attention, so if you could suggest something for her too I’d really appreciate it!

Hello Holly! Prom season is fast approaching isn’t it? I’m actually planning a separate blog post about what to wear to the prom, but since your need appears to be more immediate, I’d be happy to give you a few early tips.

The prom is a special night and I think it’s fantastic to be able to look back at what you wore and feel a sense of pride, elegant is good and timeless is even better!  I think I’ve got just the thing…

The Lucia Two Tone Silk Flower, available in a deep lime or brilliant white is wonderfully classy and beautifully understated.

Just as elegant is the Kaia Large Lily Flower,  I think getting one of these in white would be a lovely subtle accent to your daughter’s olive green dress. 

But let’s not forget her little sister! I think it’s wonderful you want to get her something nice as well, it won’t be too long before she’s looking for accessories to wear to her senior prom! I recommend our Coco Satin Bows with Rhinestone, available in a variety of colors (my personal favorite happens to be Maroon).

I hope your daughter has a lovely prom Holly, and don’t hesitate to write if you have any other questions!

Ask Annie!

Malcolm from Arkansas wrote:

Dear Annie, My little princess is turning 13 next month! I’m a single dad so as you can imagine it’s sometimes tough to pick the right gifts for her (I’m constantly reminded about how uncool I am!). I love her to pieces but I can never seem to get it right, can you help? The problem is I really don’t have a clue what I want, but I’m really hoping you can point me in the right direction, she’s an amazing little woman, unique, intelligent, and she’s got a wonderfully quirky sense of humor. I just want something nice to remind her that her daddy loves her, help me be cool again!

Malcolm, that’s about the sweetest thing I ever read! Of course I’ll help you pick something out :)

I’m glad you told me a little about your daughter’s personality too, it makes choosing the right No Slippy Hair Clippy hair accessory just that little bit easier.

Let me tell you, nothing says “funny and quirky” like our Jayla Garden Critters, and at her age I’m sure she’ll get a kick out of the Pink Dragonfly - Priced at $9.95.

If she’s not into pink (you do know whether she likes pink or not, don’t you!?) then we also have them in a beautiful shade of Brown.

And something to remind her that daddy loves her? Look no further than our popular Suede Embroidered Hearts with Tails hair clips, these are great little gifts available as part of our Wendy line – also priced at $9.95. I personally recommend the Red, after all, you can’t go wrong with a classic color.

The soft suede and intricate gold patterns really pop and make this one look and feel quite special, just like your little princess, here’s to being cool again!

Ask Annie!

Rebecca from Wisconsin wrote:
 

Hi there!

My cousin is having all three of her daughters (they’re triplets and the first babies in our family) christened next month. I want to give them matching hair accessories, headbands particularly since they’re still practically bald. But super duper cute!

Anyway, I was wondering if you are open to personalizing stuff? If you are, please let me know.

Thanks!

First of all, congrats to your cousin and the whole family for welcoming baby triplet girls! I bet you all had thrice the fun naming them! I think it’s safe to assume they’d be dressing up in coordinated outfits as well. 

The personalized hair accessory idea is really thoughtful of you and it’s great you came to us.

As it is, No Slippy Hair Clippy’s motto is to make the world prettier one girl at a time. We certainly have some suggestions…

What do you think of our Joss Headband below?

Isn’t that flower pretty? If you look closer, you can see the monogram button daintily stitched with a letter. The triplets will look even more adorable with these matching yet unique-in-their-own-little-way head wraps! 

Plus, our head wrap is made from organic cotton, super soft and comfy. Because it’s a wide band, it can be used like a hat, to cover their little ears in cold weather. They can wear their very own initial for that special day and beyond because it stretches to fit sizes teens and up!

This $29.95 hair accessory can be worn for years, and cherished as a keepsake.

I assure you, your cousin and her daughters will love them!

A trip down memory lane

Fashion is cyclical. We all know that by now as we’ve seen proof of the oversized, lopsided hair bow revival courtesy of A-list designer Marc Jacobs.

Pack rats have a lot to be thankful for because 10 or 20 years from now, what’s tucked away in the attic will likely be in style and highly coveted again. I see nothing wrong with hanging on to old stuff, especially when they have sentimental value and in turn, make you earn style points in the future :)

Here we revisit the top 3 hair accessories that played a huge part in our growing up. These trends exploded everywhere from the 80s to the 90s!

Do you remember…

Butterfly Clips?
 

Sometime in the mid to late 90s, plastic winged insects in every color of the rainbow made a home in thousands of little girls and teens’ heads. Typically, girls spent each day sectioning their hair by pinning them down with butterfly clips. The result? A multicolored row of butterflies on top of your hair (or what’s left of it!). Nothing beats the girly factor of this hair accessory, which was perhaps introduced to help offset the decade’s tough wardrobe staples such as combat boots and baggy jeans. 

So did you ever wear any of these? Bonus points if they were glittery! Glitter, just so you know, was also a ubiquitous fashion trend of the 90s.

Scrunchies? 

You didn’t have to be ultra-feminine or prom princess material to pull off scrunchies. Even the tomboys and grandmas wore them. That was how widespread these hair accessories were in the mid-80s all the way to the late 90s. They were basically elastic hair ties, except covered in scrunched (hence the name) fabric. Bulky and coming in a smorgasbord of colors, prints and materials, scrunchies were a hit with women of all ages. People even started making scrunchies of their own to match the exact design of their outfits. The color-coordinated look was big back then too.

Lately, there’s been an effort to bring back these well-loved hair accessories. UK-based retailer Topshop has started selling versions of them and other stores followed suit. Despite the comeback attempt, scrunchies are still considered old news.

Banana Clips? 

Shaped like a banana (though it came in colors other than yellow) with two comb-like sections, banana clips are an accurate representation of hair trends in the 80s. As if hair wasn’t already huge on its own (what with all the teasing, crimping, and perming), banana clips added that extra oomph to take the rockin’ 80s look a little further. They were usually worn vertically down the back of the head, resembling a fauxhawk.

Can you see any of these trends making a successful comeback soon? You never know when things catch on…again! :o)

Baby Couture Gets (S)punky With No Slippy Hair Clippy!

Guess who’s making waves in the celebrity baby fashion scene again? No Slippy Hair Clippy of course!

It was pure delight to find out that our newest fan is former child star Soleil Moon Frye!

Known to TV audiences as Punky Brewster from the 80’s sitcom hit of the same name, Soleil Moon Frye is now all grown up and looks undeniably glowing as a wife and a mother of two.

She may have ditched her trademark pigtails and sunny yellow hair ties but she has definitely passed on her love for hair accessories to her lovely daughters Poet Sienna Rose and Jagger Joseph Blue.

Below are some of the shots included in their 16-page fashion spread featured in Baby Couture magazine:

Jagger (L) is wearing our Tilly flower hair clip while big sister Poet (R) accessorizes with our Darby flower hair clip

Pretty and precious in pink Jagger adorns her soft curls with our Tilly butterfly hair clip

A shoutout as well to the amazing people over at BopStar Baby for featuring this sighting in their September/October Bulletin!

Here is the write-up posted on Page 2 under the Star Turns section:

Soleil Moon Frye and her daughters Jagger and Poet were featured in the anniversary issue of babycouture (July-October 2010), looking sweet as could be in their No Slippy Hair Clippy® flower hairclips. The girls are the inspiration for mom Soleil to create her new business “Little Seed,” an organic/eco-friendly line of children’s products soon to be available at Target stores. No Slippy was also featured in the lovely, wistful “Secret Garden” spread in the same issue of babycouture.

Check out the online version of the anniversary issue here to see the complete set of pictures starring our wonderful hair accessories. No Slippy Hair Clippy is also featured in the bubbly “Water Works” spread, where they even used our brown baby bow as a brooch in an underwater shoot.

Of course, it stayed in place :)

Thank you so much to Baby Couture and BopStar Baby for putting No Slippy Hair Clippy in the spotlight once again! We are very happy and proud of all your support in our products.

Ask Annie!

Kate from New Jersey wrote:

Hi Annie! My daughter Kasey is 6 and obsessed with snails, which all started with Gary the Snail from Spongebob Squarepants She is already building a modest collection with snail school supplies and stuffed toys. This might be a long shot but I was wondering if you feature snails in your hair accessories? It’s hard to find that stuff in department stores. Anyway, thanks in advance!

Kate, your daughter’s fascination with snails is too precious for words! Most girls her age lean towards furry animals and anything associated with the word “cuddly” so hearing this is just refreshing :)

Anyway, yes! It’s great you asked because we do have a snail-themed hair accessory. It’s the only snail hair accessory we have and you can be sure that this item is one-of-a-kind.

This pink garden snail clip priced at $9.95 is part of our Jayla Garden Critters collection, which also includes a butterfly (in shocking pink) and a dragonfly (in brown and pink).

Isn’t it the cutest little thing? Check out the googly eyes too! We all know how attracted little kids are to anything that moves.

With the soft colors, cute face and knitted swirly shell detail, I’m certain this will earn a rightful place in your daughter’s growing snail collection.

What To Do With Old Hair Accessories?

They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. But who’s to say your “trash” can’t become your own treasure?

As trends come and go in fashion, we are often left with a pile of old stuff that we’d probably never wear again and may have regretted buying in the first place. Among them are hair accessories, especially for us girls.

Whatever long-lost accessory you may have unearthed---it could be that peacock feather headpiece you dressed up with for a Halloween party 3 years ago or the beaded pearl headband you wore as a bridesmaid for your cousin’s wedding---you’re sure to have the following questions in mind: “Is it still in good condition (no missing or broken parts?”, “When and where else can I wear it?” and “Am I confident that it’s stylish enough?”.

Now, answering positively to those questions is a rarity. When the negative side of your inner debate wins, you most likely decide to get rid of your old hair accessories right away. Instead of throwing them out, you can try recycling.

Good thing green is always in now! Dust off your old hair clips and bows and breathe life into them by providing them with brand-new functions. If you can’t be bothered with glueing fasteners on clips or sewing fallen sequins back in place, here’s what you can do:

Brooch. Use a metal pin back to transform an old jeweled hair clip into a vintage-looking brooch and pin them on your solid-colored clutch for that extra pizzazz on a special night out. Or you could take apart an old oversized floral clip, turn the fabric flower into a modern eye-catching accent on a sophisticated dress a la Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw.

Belt Buckle. This project is ideal for old hair accessories with incomplete pieces. Maybe it’s that heart-shaped clip with missing embellishments. Just take out the parts that are still intact i.e. beads, sequins, rhinestones, etc. and decorate them on your plain battered belt buckle and voila, it’ll be fab and glam in no time.

Cocktail Ring. Cute and quirky plastic cocktail rings are all the rage among young women and little girls today. Popular ones are animal-inspired so if you have an old hair clip with an animal face or figure, you’re in luck! Designs featuring fruits and cupcakes are also pretty popular.

Scrapbook Supplies. The easiest of them all, this project will work well with any old hair accessory out there, even highly recommended for those with rusting metal fasteners. Simply remove the fasteners, thread or glue and have them stand on their own as ornaments. Design as you please on your scrapbook masterpiece.

Recycling is definitely one of the neatest ways to put used hair accessories to good use. You may even give them as gifts to your friends and family. Remember, you don’t have to be a handyman to do a little DIY. You don’t have to be an artist either to engage in arts and crafts. You just need an open mind and a good heart. Doesn’t it feel good knowing that your helping Mother Earth too?

Gifts for “Just ‘Cause”

We like showering our kids with gifts, whether they be material or otherwise, because we like seeing them happy. If we could, we’d even give the whole world to them.

Long before we even get to see their cute as a button faces and tiny little hands and feet, they’re already getting presents of all shapes and sizes. Pretty soon, we’re celebrating christening and first birthday parties that are surely met with piles of gifts and treats.

Birthdays have become synonymous with birthday gifts and each year, we do our best to match our child’s expectations. Then there’s December, an eventful month filled with gift-giving holidays that could extend for more than a week.

Special occasions like your child’s first graduation or a congratulatory gift for being an honor student are opportunities for gift-giving as well.

But you don’t have to wait for these dates to roll around. Give gifts “just ‘cause” you love them, you’re proud of them and you want to put a smile on their faces. Who doesn’t love surprises? Just the thought of their reactions is enough to get us all excited as well.

Gifts that are given “just ‘cause” can be more memorable than special occasion gifts. The fact that it’s unexpected shows your caring and thoughtfulness.

Here are a couple of suggestions:

Stuffed Animal. Kids go gaga over these cuddly friends. Some favorites are furry rabbits, soft silky kitty cats, and huggable puppies. While boys in general are not into stuffed animals as much as girls are, there are still a lot of plush creatures that they will appreciate such as Spongebob and Sesame Street characters, to name a few.

Books/DVD. Youngsters love stories old and new, no matter how they’re told. You can choose from children’s classics like “Aesop’s fables”, “The Secret Garden” or “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. If you’d like to introduce them to contemporary literature, they’ll surely like “Where the Wild Things Are” or “Diary of A Wimpy Kid” for the cool illustrations. Dr. Seuss is one of my personal favorites for early books, with the funny rhyming stories that kids remember and helps teaches them to read. Another gift idea is giving them DVD’s of their favorite movies. Animated Disney and Pixar flicks are sure to attract even the youngest of children.

Accessories. Kids love playing dress up, some more than the others. The interest for accessories is clearly there, especially as children go through their phases. For your little girl who likes to pretend she’s a magical fairy, buy her a sparkly wand or a pair of glittery tights. If you’re young man is into the cowboy look, get him a bandanna and a cowboy hat. If you’d like to be practical, the easiest to shop for are sunglasses, belts, hats and hair accessories. Best of all, they can be used the whole year round!

Make a quick trip to the mall one of these days to pick something out. Any other just ‘cause gift ideas you’d like to share?

Embracing The Animal-lover In Your Child

Kids may have changed tremendously over the years with their fashion sense and playtime activities but one thing has stayed the same---their love for animals.

How many of us asked for a pet pony (a fanciful unicorn, even) when we were little girls? Or heard our brothers plead for that cute little puppy inside the pet store?

When children and animals strike a bond, it comes so naturally and is a beautiful sight to behold. Little girls are especially drawn to soft and fluffy creatures. They grow quite attached to their pet dogs, cats, and bunnies and would take them along everywhere if they could.

Showing them off to their friends in the backyard or taking them for an afternoon stroll in the park are just some of the ways kids publicly show their affection for these animals.

But of course, not all places allow entrance of pets or animals, for that matter. For instance, schools won’t allow children to bring their four-legged pals with them. An exception may be made for show and tell and certain occasions but on normal days, children have to wait to go home and spend time with their pets.

So in light of our furry friends, why not wear accessories that embrace the animal-lover, a tribute to our favorite pets and animals. The products are endless, from head to toe, like baby bear printed-socks, faux fur baby hats, dolphin-themed mittens, and cute monkey hair clips.

Sporting hair accessories in animal themes shows off our animal affection, plus they look so darn cute! Here at No Slippy Hair Clippy, we have two very special collections that cater to your animal-loving kids.

We have the Zahara Animals wildlife collection featuring a variety of exotic and farm animals. The clip collection includes the following well-loved animals: monkey, penguin, sheep, turtle, cow, frog and chick.

Our Mila Baby Animals clip collection, on the other hand, proudly displays the adorable faces of kittens, lambs, piglets, lion, cow, on our mini hair clip, for those babies with barely there hair.

Your kids are sure to appreciate these adorable collections, and best of all, they can bring their furry friends anywhere and anytime!

Update Your Hairstyle!

How quick time flies! Before we know it, we’ll be right smack in the middle of the holiday rush once again. But isn’t it exciting?! It’s a season for getting together with family and friends, so of course you will want to look your holiday best! We don’t mean a total overhaul of your style, just fun little changes here and there to keep you looking refreshed. Before you are neck-deep in all the madness of gift-hunting and gatherings, here are our top 5 tips for updating your hairstyle.

Dare to Get Bangs!

If you want something new that is not too drastic, then why not consider getting bangs? (They’re all the rage among young Hollywood.) Whether wispy, chunky or side-swept, bangs can help soften your look. The right bangs can also frame your face and add character to your style. One good thing about having bangs is that if you don’t like the look, you can easily twist and pin them back with a cute No Slippy® hair clip, while they are growing back!

Make Accessories Your Best Friends

A quick way to add flair to any style is by simply adding the right accessories. Sometimes, an elegant necklace or trendy earrings can single-handedly complete your look! It works the same way for hair accessories. Almost any hairdo gets an instant update by adding a dainty headband or cute hair clips.

Add Some Shimmer

Even with a smashing new hairstyle, you don’t want dull and lifeless hair. Visit your favorite salon to get a gloss or glaze treatment that will give your hair a fabulous shine.

Update Your Ponytail

If you find it difficult to part with your beloved ponytail, then at least give it a stylish update. Let your ponytail loose! These past few seasons, it has become very fashionable to wear Bridget Bardot-esque ponytails that have volume at the crown of your head. To do this, use a fine-tooth comb to tease one-inch sections of hair at a time and then gently pushing hair down towards your scalp. Lightly smooth back your hair over the teased section and then secure with elastic. For extra hold, mist with hairspray.

Top Hair Secrets from the Top Stylists

For a lot of women, good hair is their crowning glory. They want their hair to look fit for the queens that they are! The problem is, not every day is a good-hair-day. Some days you’re going to find yourself standing in front of the mirror trying to tame disobedient hair. On this topic, Reader’s Digest Magazine recently shared some hair tips from the top hair stylists in the industry today!

Prolong a Blow Dry
from "Today Show" stylist Jim Clinton

• Sleep with a scrunchie. Pull your hair up like the character Pebbles in Flintstones. Then just pull off and fluff the next morning.
• Prevent ridges in your hair by using satin pillowcases.
• When showering, cover your hair line by using a towel underneath your shower cap.
• After showering, hit the roots with your blow dryer.

Make Your Hair Color Last
from celebrity stylist Louis Licari

• Use shampoos and conditioners that are specifically formulated for color-treated hair.
• To cover roots in a pinch, use color mascara or a color stick.
• After getting your color treatment, do not wash your hair for 2 days to allow the dye to set.

Save Your Shampoo
from Madison Avenue’s Oscar Blandi

• If you have to or want to skip washing your hair, use new dry shampoos instead. Simply spray on your roots and brush through.
• No dry shampoo at hand? Use baby powder! But make sure you thoroughly brush the white powder into your hair.

And of course, what else can instantly jazz up your hair style more than fashionable, sophisticated hair accessories? No Slippy Hair Clippy has all the ages and stages of a girl in mind, so we have especially designed stylish hair clips and headbands to suit the taste of today’s modern teens and women!

Go ahead, have a look at our website www.hairclippy.com.

Hair Nightmare? Here We Come to Save the Day!

So… you’re having one of those days when your hair decides to rebel? This week, the No Slippy Style Train is ready to share some tricks of the trade for taming your tresses. And you don’t even have to break a sweat or spend a dime!

The first stop: quick fixes for the most common hair nightmares. No Slippy Hair Clippy says: A stylish hair accessory will not only enhance your overall look, it can also start a conversation!


Here are some more tips from Cosmopolitan.com:

When Your Hair Gets Entangled in a Round Brush:

* If you panic and tug; the knots only get tighter.

* Gently remove as much hair as you can with your fingers, and clip up the freed strands.

* Using a rattail comb, knitting needle, or any stick with a thin tip, dislodge the remaining hair bit by bit from the bristles.

When Your Dye Job Goes Awry

* See a professional colorist as soon as possible. This may be more complicated than normal coloring, so be prepared to pay more.

* If you can not set an appointment immediately, wear your hair curly. This will make the botched colors less noticeable.

When You Mess Up Trimming Your Bangs

* If you accidentally chop off too much on one side, it’s time to do a side sweep! Part your hair on the side where your bangs are the longest, then sweep them across your forehead.

* If you trimmed your bangs straight but too short, you can brush them against your forehead and place a scarf or headband at your hairline. This will nudge them down to a normal-looking length.

When You Get a Burn from Your Curling Iron

* Assess the burn. A first degree burn has redness but no blistering. A second degree burn has inflammation and mild blistering.

* If it looks like a first-degree burn, apply an antibiotic ointment twice a day to guard against infection. In the meantime, avoid sun exposure to prevent discoloration. If it looks like a second-degree burn, see a physician for a prescription topical antibiotic.

* Until it heals, don't use makeup on the burn. You can disguise it by leaving your locks loose and tousling them forward.

Our lovely model is wearing our Tonya Headband. Check out more styles on www.hairclippy.com!

The Best Swimsuits for Your Body Part 2 (Oh and Accessories to Match!)

To finish off our week of prepping you for summer, here's the second part of our guide to the best swimsuits for your body type! All thanks to our friends at StyleBakery.com :o)

FOR LARGE BUSTS AND PLUS SIZES
Best Swimsuits for Large Busts Look For:
* Underwire tops, formed cups and wider bands under the bustline that provide the extra support you need.

* One-piece swimsuits with some structure in the bust, such as soft foam cups or a shelf bra.

* Halter-top bikinis offer support while providing some great cleavage too. Look for styles that are banded under the bustline and can be tied in back and around the neck to allow you to make adjustments.

Avoid
* Strapless bandeau tops and those tiny, triangle tops that offer minimal coverage.

Best Swim Suits for Plus Sizes
Look For:
* Deep v-necks, well-placed cutouts, lace or mesh inserts - showing a little skin in the right places can be a sexy and flattering visual.

* Lengthen your thigh with swimsuits that have a high cut leg or adjustable ruching detail at the hip.

* Don't be afraid of prints and patterns, these can help camouflage lumps and bumps.

Avoid
* Too much fabric and boy short styles. Stay away from white, as well as bright fabrics.

More info here!

Of course, you MUST top all this off with the right hair accessories! And we have just the thing for you. You can never go wrong with a little touch of flowers. They celebrate your femininity and gives your look just the right "Oomph!"

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