Accessories can be your best friend when your hair just refuses to cooperate the day after a wash. There's no shame in just throwing on a hat and calling it a day, though, especially when your chapeau is as adorable as Alicia Keys's. But believe it or not, once your cap is on, there are ways to style your mane so it doesn't have to succumb to being smushed. An extra minute is really all you need to get hat hair as chic as Alicia's. Get tips for creating this easy style when you keep reading.
Keep your sweet girl's hair in the right place with adorable hair accessories that complement her style. No matter the length of her lovely locks, these hair adornments are perfect for adding a pop of color or a little sparkle on her head. Along with being absolutely darling, these hair clips, headbands, and ponytail holders are all handmade by some of our favorite Etsy sellers. Click through to find the perfect hair bling for your little girl.
When it comes to fashion, studded shoes have been spotted on stars ranging from Diane Kruger to Emma Stone. The trend isn't just limited to feet, though. From metallic-accentuated handbags and jewelry to studded hair accoutrements, add a spike to pretty much any accessory and you have instant edge.
To adopt the look into your beauty routine, give a classically sweet ponytail an element of surprise by topping it with a spiked hair band, like the gold-toned Asos Spike Ponio ($10) elastic. And for a truly fashionable approach, try a bedazzled turban, such as the Gold Saturn Studded Turband in Black ($59). Ease into the trend with Topshop Spike Kirbies (six for $18) hair pins, or channel your inner cool-girl with Urban Outfitters Westside Spiked Hair Comb ($19), affixed off to one side. Whatever route you choose, you'll be pointedly in the know. Heh.
While on tour promoting her latest film, The Amazing Spider-Man, Emma Stone was spotted in a necklacelike headband that inspired true jewel envy. The floral wreath chain laid lightly on top of her tousled waves, which were swept into an updo.
Get a similar look by spritzing damp strands with a sea salt-infused beach spray, such as Josie Maran Bohemian Waves ($22). Then scrunch your hair with your hands as you blow-dry to create a carefree effect like Emma's. After loosely tossing hair back into a messy bun, top the style off with a golden headpiece to add glamour to an otherwise casual style. Try this Made Swallow Head Band ($41), or add a pop of color with this turquoise-toned Grenada Goddess Headwrap ($19). Just be sure to secure your hair jewelry with bobby pins so it will stay put through any Summer day (music festivals, here you come).
Gold prices may be down in the stock market, but in terms of beauty, the yellow metal is faring a whole lot better. Earlier this year, we saw the gold nail polish trend sweeping the nation, and now we're seeing the precious metal pop up in hair accessories from elaborate brooches to simple headbands. Want to strike gold? (Who wouldn't, really?) Get inspired by these five stars' auriferous hair ornaments.
Accessories designer Colette Malouf believes anyone can benefit from the enhancement of a hair accessory, no matter the length of your strands. Not only can these types of ornaments add color, but they provide high fashion, decorative elements, as well. From ponytail holders, combs, clips, flowers, and barrettes, the list of hair baubles is endless. See Malouf's tips for wearing them well when you read more.
Tied correctly, a scarf can jazz up short, long, curly, or straight strands in less than a minute. This trendy turban look is worthy of the mosh pit, or it can help you disguise a less-than-fabulous hair day. Add this stylish hair accessory to your music festival travel packing list, and see how to create it step-by-step now.
Brides get all the good stuff: fancy dresses, tons of cake, the tears of their loved ones. They should not, however, be allowed to hog the hair accessories. It's time for all nonmembers of the wedding to reclaim the amazing wreaths, clips, and brooches. The following 11 hair adornments may be intended for someone who's got an aisle to walk, but they're so gorgeous that you'll seriously consider swiping them for yourself.
Music festival season is upon us, as are picnics, barbecues, and basically every sort of casual, carefree event that calls for off-the-face hairstyles. While ponytails are a go-to look for these types of occasions, for a touch of flare, why not try a ponytail cuff? Whereas '80s-style scrunchies were floppy and playful, today's ponytail accessories are more structured and stylish — and as luck would have it, mesh perfectly with warmer-weather ensembles.
To get the look, try Free People's Beaded Ponytail Cuff ($18) in turquoise, black, or coral, Cutout Ponytail Cuff ($18) in coral or turquoise, or the texturized metal Stingray Ponytail Cuff ($18). And for something a tad more traditional, Asos's Gold Corrugated Hinged Ponytailer ($18) is the way to go.
Ever wonder how to incorporate a scarf into your hairstyle? It's Sebastian Professional and Alice + Olivia to the rescue. Using elements from the clothing brand's Spring 2012 presentation, the companies have partnered to create a limited-edition gift set ($25).
The mod-style scarf, designed with concentric circles in black, white, and baby blue, is also packaged with the hair care line's moisturizing Drench shampoo and conditioner. There are even step-by-step styling tips from celebrity hairstylist Thomas Dunkin (who has worked with stars like January Jones, Rachel McAdams, and Eva Mendes) included so you can be sure to have haute hair whenever you want. It's available in May at Sebastian salons and select beauty retailers.
