Hasta La Ideas

Reader Karey submitted the following to Ask Unclutterer:

I have a 9-yr-old girl with long hair. She has zillions of barrettes, headbands, clips, bobby pins, etc. and I need some good ideas how to organize these! Any suggestions??

Such a fun and direct question! I recommend using a tackle box. They’re usually less expensive than a container that is marketed for hair styling items, and they’re durable.

This small tackle box has room for all different kinds of items (barrettes, hair bands, combs) and can easily be transported from room-to-room or packed up for a slumber party.

Get a few stickers and Sharpies and let your daughter customize it if she isn’t fond of the bland exterior. I use a tackle box for my makeup, and it works great.

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