| Ready or not here it comes, spring has almost | | | | these two terms comes in because while marabou is |
| arrived and summer is peeking around the corner. | | | | commonly found in strands alone, ostrich is |
| With it, the newest fashion trend in girls' hair | | | | manufactured with marabou as the base and layers |
| accessories is showing up in every boutique across | | | | of ostrich are intertwined. Manufacturers do this |
| the country and is as girly as it gets. Marabou and | | | | because ostrich is significantly more expensive and |
| ostrich puffs are the hottest trend of the season for | | | | the cost to purchase ostrich alone is astronomical for |
| baby headbands and hats as well as toddlers and | | | | most of us. The more layers present, often called |
| even girls' ponytails. | | | | ply, of ostrich, the thicker the feathers and the more |
| Any time a new product appears, tons of new | | | | expensive the material. |
| questions arise too. What are they? How do I wear | | | | Ostrich and marabou puffs can be purchased in two |
| them? Can I make them myself? And more | | | | basic forms. They can come attached to a clip or |
| importantly how much are they going to hurt my | | | | also on a piece of circular elastic commonly called a |
| pocketbook? | | | | cuff. In order to determine which of the two best |
| The term ostrich and marabou are often used | | | | suits your needs, it is important to determine the |
| interchangeably in the hair bow market although they | | | | primary use for your hair piece. If your baby or girl |
| are actually two different products. Both are types | | | | will be attaching it to her headband, then the |
| of feathers. Marabou is made primarily from turkey, | | | | marabou or ostrich attached to a clip would be ideal. |
| while ostrich is made from, well, you guessed it, | | | | The clips can be used in conjunction with a bow or |
| ostrich. Marabou tends to contain shorter, denser | | | | flower attached to them or they can also be worn |
| strands while ostrich feathers are longer and create a | | | | alone. The cuffs can be used in place of a ponytail |
| beautiful curly form and both make a stunning display | | | | holder, so they are primarily used for older girls. |
| when turned into a hair piece. The confusion with | | | | |
