Ribbons Ribbons have long been a popular hair accessory, partly because they can be used in so many different ways, and partly because they are so easy to find and come in many different colors, styles, and varieties. Ribbons can be used at the end of braids to add a little color and design to the hairstyle, to help hold hair back from the face, or as an embellishment on a ponytail or a bun. One problem that people can run into when they are using ribbons as a part of their hairstyle is that the ribbon is often very slick, which means that it will easily slide out of the hair. For this reason, it's not the best idea to rely on ribbons to hold a hairstyle tightly in place, as they won't always stay as secure as necessary. Ribbon can also be used as a hair accessory because it can be cut and glued to other hair clips. This is a great way to make small bows that can then be clipped all over the hair without worryingabout how to tie the ribbon in place, as it will tend to easily fall out. Doing so does take a little work, but the end result is that the ribbon will stay where you want it to, and the clip will help to hold the hair in place with few problems. The ribbon is a great hair accessory since it is so readily available, inexpensive, and can be matched to any outfit or theme that you want. This makes using ribbon to dress up a Halloween costume or make sure that you look great for a party simple and inexpensive.