Let's make handmade hair accessories for Coming-of-Age Day! Heartfelt DIY ideas
Why not try making your own hair accessory for the Coming-of-Age Ceremony? It would be wonderful to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime day with a one-of-a-kind, original hairpiece.
In fact, you can create your very own accessory using a variety of materials and techniques! In this article, we’ll introduce ideas for handmade hair accessories perfect for the Coming-of-Age Ceremony—from ones you can craft with materials easily found at 100-yen shops to authentic pieces that incorporate traditional techniques.
Wear a hair accessory made with love, and make your special day even more memorable!
Let's handcraft hair accessories for the Coming-of-Age Ceremony! Heartfelt handmade ideas (1–10)
Hair accessory made of craft cloth and artificial flowers
This is a hair accessory made by attaching craft cloth to a hair comb to create a base, then gluing on your choice of artificial flowers and parts.
The craft cloth is sticker-type, so there’s no need for sewing—great for those who aren’t confident with needlework.
Choose artificial flowers that match the color of your kimono or outfit.
Start by attaching the larger flowers first, then fill in the gaps as you arrange the rest.
A key tip is to vary the angles rather than sticking everything in the same direction.
Adding other elements like mizuhiki cords or kumihimo braids will make the accessory even more striking.
Hair ornament using U-pins
Large, eye-catching hair ornaments are lovely, but for styles like braided-down looks, you might also add lots of small accessories.
That’s why I’d like to share an idea for U-pin hair ornaments.
Simply gather the bases of your chosen floral pieces—cut to whatever size you like—with wire, and secure them to a U-pin with floral tape.
Anyone can make these easily.
If you skip the U-pin, leave the wire longer, and wrap it with floral tape, you can create a pin-type hair accessory instead.
Making both types could be convenient, letting you switch depending on the placement.
American flower hair accessory
https://www.tiktok.com/@lomeri2015/video/7416550749087304968This is a hair ornament made with American flowers whose translucence catches the eye.
First, apply the special dipping solution to the petal frame you formed with wire.
Be careful to avoid air bubbles.
Next, arrange the dried petals around the flower’s center, adjusting the balance as you shape the blossom.
Since exposed wire can be hazardous, it’s safer to wrap it with tape.
Dipping solutions come in a variety of colors, so try finding the ones you like.
Double-strand hair ornament
Here’s an idea for a double ornament made with a mandala knot and a leaf knot.
Although you only use white and gold mizuhiki cords, the result is a very delicate and beautiful decoration.
If you don’t want something flashy but are looking for an eye-catching piece that draws attention, why not give this idea a try? The main feature is the mandala knot, also known as the firework knot.
By making the mandala knot in two sizes to represent layered blossoms and placing a pearl in the center, you can create an elegant hair accessory with a luxurious feel that you wouldn’t believe is made from mizuhiki.
A hair accessory made with mizuhiki cords, kumihimo braids, and tulle
A luxurious hair ornament where tulle adds both glamour and softness.
While firmly incorporating classics like mizuhiki cords and kumihimo braids, it mixes various materials, making it perfect for anyone seeking something distinctive from the rest.
To make it, wire and tape the floral materials, mizuhiki, kumihimo, and tulle, finishing each piece as a decorative component.
The guide also introduces how to tie the kumihimo and fold the tulle, so use it as a reference and give it a try!
Feather-like mizuhiki hair ornament
Mizuhiki hair ornaments are striking and glamorous, aren’t they? There are plenty of ready-made options on the market, but for a once-in-a-lifetime stage, you might enjoy making an original piece.
Here, we’ll show you how to create a beautiful mizuhiki ornament reminiscent of feathers.
Line up seven strands of mizuhiki, wrap wire around the center, fold the wired section in half, then overlap the ends and secure them with wire.
From there, pull each strand one by one to shape the pattern.
Once you’ve made two feather pieces, combine them with a central awaji knot component, adhere them to a hairpin, and you’re done.
Easy stick-on hair accessory
I want to easily make a hair accessory that matches my vision.
This is perfect for you! Let me share an idea for a hair accessory that you can finish just by sticking parts on.
First, attach a wide ribbon to a hair comb using double-sided tape.
Then place artificial flowers, braided cords, or mizuhiki decorations on top to expand your design ideas.
Once your image is set, all that’s left is to stick everything down.
You can easily create your ideal hair accessory, so if you can’t find a good one in stores, definitely give this a try.