Ever feel like you’re stuck in a hair rut? We’ve all had mornings when we’ve woken up and our hair just isn’t coordinating with us. Whether it’s flyaways or lacklustre lengths, there isn’t always time to relax with a hair mask, or book in for hair colour with your colourist (hello roots). But, there is a quick way to make your hair look pulled together and intentional, even when you’ve pushed your hair wash back yet another day (what would be do without dry shampoo?) Say hello to hair accessories.
Whether it’s an oversized scrunchie, an embellished hairband, velvet ribbon or a jewelled hair slide, hair accessories save the day when your hair isn’t playing ball.
“Hair accessory looks work well on all hair textures,” says Zoë Irwin, Creative Director of John Frieda Hair Salons. “Some simple ways to experiment with hair accessories are to play with the placement,” she says. “Try applying hair slides through the sides of the hair, plaiting ribbons into the hair, or adding a silk scarf at the base of a ponytail. Hair accessories are great for second and third day hair when you would just like to use some dry shampoo and add a Parisian look to your outfit.”
Not only do they distract from oily roots, but a lot of hair accessories work better on hair that’s not shampoo-fresh (which can make hair too slippery to work with), helping to keep your look in place and instantly update your look. Hair accessories work best on hair that has some grip, says Zoë. “I like to use a texturising spray to add grip to the hair,” she says, so if you’re planning to use hair accessories on freshly washed hair, some styling product can help your look stay in place.
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite hair accessory looks below. Bad hair days will now be a thing of the past.
An oversized scrunchie that matches your outfit is always a winner.
Denim offcuts look so cool braided into the hair.
A half-up look is elevated with a plush hair bow.
Patterned scarves give a ponytail or braid an elegant update.
We can’t get enough of claw clip looks.
Ponytails needn’t be boring. Try tying a silk scarf into the base of your ponytail for an instant update.
Embellished hair slides are not going anywhere. Mix and match with different colours and textures.
Velvet ribbon looks so cool braided through the hair. Pull out sections to add volume and keep the look modern.
A single pearl hair clip elevates any outfit.
Upgrade your everyday bun with an organza scrunchie.
We’re so here for this linen headband for the summer season.
Experiment with plaiting your hair and twisting the bottom into a low bun before securing with a scrunch.
A black Alice band ties any outfit together, no matter what the season.
Go minimalist with a half up, half down look and a statement hair slide.
A bow tied at the base of a ponytail looks so cute with a summer dress.
A claw clip is a failsafe look. We love this summery pastel hue.
Can you ever have enough claw clips? We love this pastel blue one.
This scrunchie has a bow built-in – no hair skills required.
A linen headband will see you through the summer.
Velvet ribbon is so Parisian. Braid into the hair or secure a ponytail with a bow.
Give hair accessories grip with a root lift spray to add volume.
Instantly upgrades your ponytail or bun.
Tie a silky scarf into the hair to give second-day hair a new lease of life.
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