# DIY Rawhide Hairbands The Cupcakes and Cashmere Leather Hair Tie Tutorial is Custom By Jordy E | Published 2013-03-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-hair-tie References: [cupcakesandcashmere](http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/page/2/) & [cupcakesandcashmere](http://www.cupcakesandcashmere.com) The Cupcakes and Cashmere Leather Hair Tie tutorial introduces a customizable design concept that can be easily produced at home. The DIY tutorial works with rawhide materials, taking them as the basis for this chic springtime look. To make these [Leather Hair Ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plik-1), blogger and author Emily Schuman used rulers, black ties, scissors and of course, leather of the pink variety. These items can be acquired at most art stores, making the post all the more simple. A six step process is listed alongside detailed steps. While Schuman uses the ornate pieces to form a loosely placed ponytail, those who make the ribbons on their own time can use them to produce a variety of hairstyles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable DIY Hair Accessories:** Opportunity for businesses to create DIY hair accessory kits that allow customers to customize their own designs at home. - **Rawhide Material Crafts:** Opportunity for entrepreneurs to create a line of rawhide material crafts and DIY projects for fashion enthusiasts. - **Springtime DIY Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to develop DIY fashion tutorials and kits tailored for the spring season. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Supplies:** Craft supply stores can offer a wide variety of rawhide materials for DIY enthusiasts and capitalize on the growing demand for DIY fashion projects. - **Fashion Brands:** Fashion brands can provide DIY fashion tutorials and kits to engage customers and offer a unique, personalized experience. - **Online Platforms:** Online platforms can curate and sell customizable DIY hair accessory kits, catering to the growing interest in DIY fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Leather Keychain Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-keychain-kit.md) - [Charming Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-grove.md) - [Glam Bracelet-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit.md) - [Accessorized Styling Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-treat-sweet-to-sleek-treat.md) - [Stylish Leather Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-smartwatch-bands.md) - [Luxury Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t3-x-lelet-ny.md) - [Hair Protecting Silk Scrunchies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-pillow-scrunchie.md) - [Minimalist Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plik-1.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md)