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Welcome To Ollie & Ivy Accessories
The Home to Premium Hair Florals.
How To Look After Your Faux Bloom Accessories
In this day and age we all want things to last right?? So here are a few tips and tricks to make yout items last longer.
Here at Ollie & ivy we predominantly use silk flowers in our designs, and these can be delicate.... so if you follow these few simple do's and don't we hope you will be wearing your items in years to come!
General Care.
Here are some care tips for your fascinators, clips, or hats: To maintain their beauty, avoid wearing these items in rain or snow, as some hand-dyed materials may run, and moisture can alter the shape of flowers. Prolonged exposure to sunlight also fade the delicate colors of silk flowers. If you need to remove your during an event, store it carefully to prevent it from getting squished. For all-day or all-night occasions, consider choosing a comfortable piece from our extensive collection of floral hair clips and fascinators designed for ease of wear.
Storing your item.
When you have returned from your event we recommend storing your fascinators away. It would be ideal to store it in a box in a cool dry place like under a bed or in a wardrobe. in a roof / loft can be too extreme temperatures in summer and winter and can affect the condition of your purchase.
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Ideal storage conditions:
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Store in a hat box or rigid box
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Pad with acid-free tissue paper
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Keep flowers upright (not crushed sideways)
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Store separately to prevent colour transfer
For premium pieces (wired, sculpted designs), reshaping over time is easier if stored correctly.
Keep away from:
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Direct sunlight (causes fading)
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Damp or humid environments (can loosen glue)
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High heat (can warp synthetic petals)
A cool, dry wardrobe shelf is ideal.
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Cleaning your Item.
We don't recommend trying to clean paper flowers that are on some of our clips. We also do not recommend washing the flowers with any type of water or detergent.
Dust can be removed from faux leaves and petals using sticky tape or blowing air directly on to the surface.
However, if your item is made from polymer based material (not fabric) it is possible to wipe these with a damp cloth or baby wipe.
Light cleaning after each use
Recommended method:
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Use a clean, soft makeup brush or artist’s paintbrush to gently remove dust.
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Alternatively use a cool hairdryer on low setting to blow away debris.
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Use sticky tape to gently remove small particles.
Avoid:
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Rubbing (causes fraying and sheen loss)
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Hot water (can distort shape)
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Harsh chemicals or baby wipes (often contain oils)
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Wet Cloths (can smear stains and spots)
Reshaping Blooms
To reshape:
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Gently bend wired stems back into position
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Use fingers to curl petals back into form
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For stubborn creases: hold briefly in steam from a kettle (at a safe distance)
âš Never press with an iron.
âš Do not over-steam — synthetic fibres can melt.
Transporting to events
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Carry in a structured box
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Do not place under heavy handbags or coats
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If travelling for race days or weddings, stuff tissue inside the piece to maintain volume
Makeup & Hair Tips
Apply:
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Hairspray
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Perfume
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Foundation
Before putting on the accessory.
Alcohol and oils can stain or weaken fibres.
If properly stored:
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Colour lifespan: 3–7+ years
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Structure lifespan: Indefinite (if wired and not crushed)
Higher-end millinery silk flowers last significantly longer than mass-produced fast fashion pieces.
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