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A goodhair accessorytells a story.
Accessories are the finishing touch that gives any hairstyle its character.
And the best part?
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There’s no learning curve.
Hair accessories are a language that requires no studying effort.
Muted Beads
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Braidsare such a practical hairstyle.
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The addition of thesebeads a ’70s accessory trend in muted, earth-toned colors make it feel casual and natural.
This effortless, heat-free style is chic and laid back all at once.
The style of your clip can be jazzed up or pared down, but the styling itself stays simple.
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Single Barrette
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A singlebarrettewill really stand out against hairstyles that are equally as simple.
A straight, smooth look really lets the one barrette take center stage.
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These small snap clips essentially serve no purpose other than drawing attention to what’s already there.
Chunky Beads
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This classic style of beaded braids has a more youthful approach.
Beads that are chunkier and more colorful give the braids a more playful style.
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Ever since the mid-2000s, these puffyheadbandshave had a major resurgence.
Bright Accent
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Bright accessories use color as their statement.
It’s minimal effort and ties everything together seamlessly.
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Like any good top knot, scrunchies are inherently cool.
Pay attention to how that accessory is helping to frame the face.
It might just give your look an unexpected edge.
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Using this clip in a half-up style of braids makes the choice purposeful and provocative.
Floral Spine
Three-strand braidsare a fun and easy hairstyle to achieve in under two minutes.
Adding a floral clip, like seen above, will quickly bring new life to yourbasic bun.
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Baby Rainbows
Who saidbutterfly clipswere the only baby claw clips on the block?
This rainbow assortment of baby flower clips are a fun, fantastic addition to any basic style.
Charmed Clips
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Hair accessories can easily take on an extension of one’s jewelry.
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The variety of three versus one amps up the interest and character to any hair ‘do.
Spandex Band
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Spandex headbandshave a ton of perks.
Of course, this single hair accessory has the power to do all of the above at once.
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Repping a brand’s logo is a statement all its own.
A brooch can be purchased specifically for the hair, or pulled from your grandmother’s closet.
With a safety-pin style backing, its insertion is self-explanatory.
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The VIP
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No-crease clips have a VIP allure to them.
To wear them as an intentional accessory gives a very chic, VIP vibe.
These accessories are great to rely upon for a cool look while discreetlygrowing out your bangs.
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Cross-Hatch Pins
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Adding a cross-hatch ofbobby pinscouldn’t be simpler.
Black Ribboned Bubbles
A trendy hairstyle like thisbubble ponytaildeserves an equally trendy accessory like the ribbon.
No bows aren’t required here, although that’s always an option.
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The braided texture and double bow allow this formal ‘do to have a very trend-forward approach.
It can be used to hold the shape you’ve created, as these pearl pins have.
Gently peeking out from within, these accessories play a strictly supportive role.
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Designer Brooch
Length and texture play an important role in selecting your hair accessory.
This leaves a lot of room for playful accessories.
Here, this very classic flipped-out half-up is made even more feminine with a bow clip.
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The over-directed side parting andsnatched ponytailplacement are gentle nudges that make the retro choices fresh and approachable.
Y2K Everything
The early 2000s had a very distinct ensemble, hair included.
Fromstick straight endsto space buns, this was a futuristic feel in every way.
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When paired withmetallic eyeshadowand heavily lined nude lip colors, this look is Y2K in a nutshell.
Clipped Wings
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Ablowout this bouncyis easy to get lost in.
Pieces this heavy can easily pull out hair that is too thin, frail, or fragile.
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