Blossom Comb vs Hetty Bow: Which Bridal Hair Accessory?
By Harriet Wilde: Designer Wedding Shoes - Wedding Shoes UK ... | Published: 2026-10-16
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Blossom Comb and Belle Hair Bow Organza on styling, security and outfit matching. Find out which wedding hair accessory suits your look and hair type.
Quick answer
Choose the Blossom Comb if you want a handcrafted, detailed piece that works with almost any hairstyle and adds sparkle without a bow. Choose the Belle Hair Bow Organza if you want a soft, romantic statement that can match your shoes exactly. If you are torn, the comb is the safer pick for fine or slippery hair, while the bow is the stronger choice for a coordinated bridal look.
How the two accessories differ in styling
The Blossom Comb is a highly detailed hair comb handcrafted in Spain with white blossom flowers, gold leaf charms and crystal stones. It is designed to slide into most hairstyles, from loose waves to a low bun, and it adds texture and sparkle without dominating the shape of your hair. Because it comes in gold, silver or rose gold, you can match it to your jewellery rather than your shoes.
The Belle Hair Bow Organza is a wide bridal bow made from silk organza in ivory and blue. It is a larger, softer statement piece, and its real advantage is coordination: Harriet Wilde uses the same organza on the hair bows as on the shoes, so the bow can match Hetty styles exactly. That makes it a strong choice for brides who want a pulled-together look rather than a mix-and-match one.
Security and wearability for different hair types
A comb relies on grip. On thick or textured hair it holds well, especially when it is pushed back toward the crown. On very fine or freshly washed slippery hair, it can shift, so backcombing the section underneath or adding two hidden pins gives it something to hold. The Blossom Comb is light enough to wear all day, but it is not a clamping accessory, so it suits styles where the hair itself is already secured.
The Belle Hair Bow Organza is a bow, so it needs an anchor point. It works best on a ponytail, half-up style or the back of a bun where the loops can sit flat. On very short hair or a sleek bob, there may not be enough hair to attach it comfortably. If your hair is fine, a bow can also feel heavier than a comb because the weight sits on one spot rather than spreading across the head.
Matching your accessory to the rest of your outfit
The comb is the more flexible option for wedding guests and bridesmaids because it does not need to match anything. Its white blossom and crystal details sit comfortably with most dress colours, and the metal choice lets you tie it to a necklace, earrings or belt. The bow, by contrast, is at its best when it echoes the fabric of your shoes, which is exactly what the shared organza is for. If you are wearing Hetty shoes with an organza bow, the Belle Hair Bow Organza repeats that material and makes the outfit feel intentional.
One practical point: the bow is available in ivory and blue, so it can also work as your something blue. The comb has no colour options beyond its metal finish, so if you want a colour accent in your hair, the bow is the clearer route.
Trade-offs to weigh before you choose
- Detail versus coordination: The Blossom Comb gives you handcrafted floral and crystal detail that stands on its own. The Belle Hair Bow Organza gives you a fabric match with Hetty shoes but less internal detail. Pick the comb for detail, the bow for a coordinated set.
- Grip versus anchor: A comb holds by friction and suits thick or textured hair best. A bow needs a ponytail, half-up or bun to attach to and can be awkward on very short or very sleek hair. Fine, slippery hair usually favours the comb with added pins; short hair may rule the bow out.
- Colour options versus metal options: The comb comes in gold, silver or rose gold to match jewellery. The bow comes in ivory or blue to match shoes or add a colour accent. Match your metal if you want subtle, match your shoes if you want a set.
Product facts at a glance
- Blossom Comb: A highly-detailed hair comb, handcrafted in Spain, made with white blossom flowers, gold leaf charms and crystal stones. Available in gold, silver or rose gold. The metal choice lets you match your jewellery rather than your shoes, and the floral detail suits almost any dress colour.
- Belle Hair Bow Organza: Harriet Wide bridal hair bow in silk organza in ivory and blue, match Hetty shoes with the bows, we use the same organza for the hair bows as we use on the shoes. If you are wearing Hetty shoes, the bow gives you an exact fabric match, and the blue option can double as your something blue.
- Hetty Mid Ivory Organza Wide Custom Embellished: A comfortable wide fit bridal shoe on a mid block heel with a rounded toe, fastens with a silk organza bow or a satin ankle strap, and comes with both. The Hetty Mid Ivory Organza Wide is the shoe the Belle bow is designed to coordinate with, so the pairing is straightforward if you already own or plan to buy this style.
Which should you choose?
Best for
- Brides or guests who want a detailed, sparkly piece that works with most hairstyles and jewellery
- Anyone with thick or textured hair who wants an accessory that stays put without much fuss
- Wedding guests and bridesmaids who need a flexible accessory that does not have to match a specific outfit
Not for
- Brides who specifically want their hair accessory to match their shoes exactly
- Very short or very sleek hairstyles where a comb has little to grip
- Anyone who wants a soft, fabric-led statement rather than a jewelled one
