Handmade hair accessories to brighten up lockdown made by Doncaster mum

A new mum stuck at home due to the pandemic decided to use her time to launch an independent business and bring sparkle to others.
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Sammy Booth found herself in need of a hobby when the coronavirus meant she couldn’t return to work at The Earl of Doncaster after maternity leave.

The mum aged 32 from Mexborough decided to start a business named Elizabeth's Bowtique which specialises in children's hair accessories.

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Baby Elizabeth in a hair accessory made by Sammy Booth.Baby Elizabeth in a hair accessory made by Sammy Booth.
Baby Elizabeth in a hair accessory made by Sammy Booth.

“I watched a lot of YouTube videos and ordered craft materials online and that was it I decided to launch the business.”

Sammy named her new business after her daughter Elizabeth who she has been making hair bows and headbands for since she was a newborn.

She said: “It has given me that sense of self back.

Headbands made by Sammy Booth.Headbands made by Sammy Booth.
Headbands made by Sammy Booth.
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“Something to do other than just being a mum during lockdown which is really hard.

“I find it relaxing to create and I love that my accessories bring joy to those who buy them.”

Sammy says that she hopes her hair bows and clips will inspire parents to have a dress-up day every once in a while.

“We’ve all been lazing around in our pyjamas for months but it’s nice to dress up some days,” she continued.

“Put on a pretty dress and take some photos.”

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She said: “I think it’s really important at the moment to support small local independent businesses.

“It’s becoming more common to support those in your community as opposed to bigger business - as a family, I have found us switching to local throughout the last few months.”

Sammy is expanding into personalised baby clothes in the near future and has seasonal plans for a range of Christmas decorations.

The hair accessories start at around £3 and go up to £10.

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They can be ordered through direct message on her Instagram here.

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