How to Use Hair Accessories Creatively

How much design is too much? This question has been worrying all kinds of artists throughout the times. We are living in the very fun cultural period of fashion, where basically anything goes. Use your imagination and sense of style to buy, craft, and mix hairpieces to make your hair-styling games truly exciting. Use the “Save” option on Instagram to collect ideas — and on Pinterest, of course. Here are some of my ideas of how to accessorize your hairstyles and surprise everyone.

#1: Wrap a Hair Vine

Want an accessory that can’t be missed? A hair vine is a way to go. From full to delicate, they come in a variety of styles for any occasion. I got this floral one from Amazon, and I wrapped it like a headband and around the braid.

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#2: Fresh Flowers

Of course, I can’t get too into this without bringing up one of the most popular accessories, fresh flowers. Baby’s Breath is one of the most popular flowers. What is my pro tip for making sure those flowers stay put? Slip a bobby pin into the stems and then pin them in place. (this works great with big flowers, too. Take a peek)

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#3: Woodland Pins

I grabbed these adorable pins from Amazon, and I love the woodland-fairy vibes they can add to any style. They’re bobby-pin style, so they’re an easy accessory to use!

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#4: Gold Flakes

Glam it up with some gold flakes and hairspray. Grab some gold gilding (you can find this at about any craft store.), and stick it to the hair using a strong-hold hairspray. When you’re ready for a change, they brush right out.

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#5: Double Scrunchy

What’s better than one scrunchy? Two. A quick style with two braids and two scrunchies makes this double the fun.

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#6: Pearl Baubles

You really can’t go wrong by slipping a few pearl baubles into any style, but especially a braid. You can get groups of these at craft stores in various colors, and then slip a pin into them after you’ve put them in place.

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#7: Boho Headbands

If you have a headband that you can remove the elastic part of like the one shown, from Pink Pewter, wrap it around the back part of your head and pin it into place above your braids. You can also do the same trick with other hairstyles as well as loose hair.

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#8: Beaded Hair Combs

Beaded hair combs add an air of elegance. They’re easy to use; just slide them into the style, and they can be bent to fit the shape of your hairstyle. Great for going from day to night styles!

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#9: A Non-Boring Single Barrette

Barrettes now come in a variety of colors and shapes. They’re so much fun and a quick way to snap on a bit of bling on your way out the door. Down hairdos to all your hair up, they fit in anywhere.

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#10: Extra Glam Headbands

The headband is the classic hair accessory. You can choose nearly any fabric, from velvet to solid, matte to glitter, 3D to smooth. Simply pick which one (OK, maybe that’s not so simple), slide it on and you’re done. This black velvet and pearl beauty are made by Pastel Renaissance.

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#11: Oversized Scrunchies

These hairpieces feel dressier and more appropriate for festive events than scrunchies of normal size. By the way, you don’t have to buy one because YouTube is full of DIY Scrunchie tutorials.

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#12: Hair Charmsies

Hair charms are very subtle, yet bold, hair accessories. You can buy a handful of charm sizes or craft some yourself. We should really write an entire article on using these little pieces. There are also some tutorial videos on YouTube; there aren’t that many yet because this trend has just begun.

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11 Trendy Hair Accessories to Try

Many of these “new” trends came from the ’90s, like almost everything in the contemporary fashion world, including eyesore neon and ugly sneakers. There are also some ’70s vibes, as well as new and unexpectable ways of wearing good old items. Keep scrolling to see the alphabet of trends for the next few seasons!

#1: Statement Barrettes

Remember statement T-shirts with powerful and empowering words on them? Well, now the thing is statement hair accessories. More specifically, rhinestone barrettes. If you think they match only Paris Hilton’s style, you’re wrong. Wear these badass items with monochromatic clothes to avoid shining like a fake diamond. Use statement barrettes as an accent to keep balance!

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#2: Mix ’n’ Match

Mind the subtle line between elegance and kitsch rocking this trend! If you feel like your hairpieces don’t complement each other, try to recreate one of the iconic looks from Instagram because it’s always easier to have a reference. Hairstylists such as Chris Weber and Justine Marjan rock this trend like crazy! But first, of course, buy some cool-girl hair items for mixing and matching!

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#3: Scrunchies

Remember Carrie Bradshaw hating scrunchies in the ’00s? Well, this hair accessory trend isn’t just back, it’s thriving! This season’s most fashionable fabrics include velvet and silk-like something, while the trendiest designs are rather minimalistic than extreme. Of course, you can consider neon colors and animal prints, as well as get a scrunchie accessorized with pearls or beads.

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#4: Pearl Pieces

This sophisticated trend is very diverse because you can try so many ways of wearing pearls in your hair! From barrettes and clip claws to subtle bobby pins and braided-in elements, yes, this trend is perfect for brides and Chanel women. But don’t underestimate the power of a pair of simple pearl hair slides that make casual daytime outfits feel so chic!

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#5: ’90s Baby Clips

Remember little butterflies and multicolored plastic beads on your childish hair accessories? Now you have the legal right to dive into the ’90s and nostalgic memories. Baby clips look extremely cute on adult women with a sense of style. Choose pastel-colored hair items and match them with evening gowns, casual outfits, and summer festival looks.

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#6: Vintage-Looking Hairpieces

The fashion world easily absorbs retro vibes and contemporary demand for sustainability, producing hair clips and barrettes that look perfectly old-fashioned. You can buy a vintage-looking something from H&M or really go thrifting (hunting). Focus on elegant ’70s and dreamy ’90s pieces, digging for fashionable hair items.

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#7: Leopard

Some experts say, “Don’t buy animal print because, one day, it will go out of fashion!” Maybe, but it doesn’t work with hair accessories. Tiny leopard clips and slides aren’t the same as a kitschy leopard skirt or zebra jacket. You will simply call it “classic” when it gets out of catwalk fashion. Details will always have the right to remain leopard!

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#8: Transparency & Minimalism

This trend will match your style if you love hair accessories that look like contemporary art (weird, angular, and conceptual). Asymmetry, unusual materials, and futuristic shapes are welcomed, while transparent clothes and accessories are at the peak of hype. Plus, minimal hair items can legally spice up your dress-code uniform or add mystery to a party look.

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#9: Chains and Hair Piercing

Grunge and punk vibes from the ’90s reincarnated into braided-in chains and edgy hair piercings. Silver and gold chains were spotted even on glamorous celebrities who drink their lemon water instead of being true punks. So, don’t be afraid to try this trend out even if you feel like grunge isn’t your thing (maybe it is!).

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#10: Claw Clips

Jaw/claw/banana (or whatever you called them in the ’90s) clips are absolutely back! Due to Alexander Wang’s show and early trendsetters on Instagram who first rocked vintage items, you can now buy a claw clip from any brand! Match with mom jeans and white tees or evening gown and heels; create your own fashion rules around your new favorite hair accessory!

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#11: Bows

For both fancy events and everyday looks, put bows on a range of hairstyles—braids, ponytails, buns, you name it. Velvet and silky bows make the whole outfit feminine and elegant, adding Parisian chic to it. Pair with big blazers, backless dresses or mom jeans to get the most out of this trend!

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