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9 Bobby Pins That Won't Bore You

BellaSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Remember the days when bobby pins were just bobby pins, and all you got from the color selection were just a few measly shades for blondes, redheads, brunettes, or black-haired beauties? Not anymore. These days, there's just about every size, shape, and color imaginable. So long, snoozy varieties. Here are a few bobby pins with a touch more personality.

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Attack of the Taxidermied Hair Accessories!

BellaSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:01:10 -0700

Designer Reid Peppard certainly knows what to do with vermin. The Central Sain Martins grad has a line of taxidermied accessories out that's burning up the interwebs. If you think these things look a little macabre and cruel, Reid says rest assured that "every effort has been taken to see that the creatures used in RP/ENCORE are victims of road kill, pest control, or natural death. The only exception to this rule is the occasional feeder rat." Her accessories also include hundreds of Swarovski crystals, and the creatures' eyes are often made of semi-precious stones. Click through to see the swankest afterlife a pest could want.

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The Bow-ed and the Beautiful: 14 Stars Who Love Hair Bows

BellaSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:00:52 -0700

Most of us, at some point, went through a "bow" phase, even if it was when we were 4. Some celebrities, though, never stop loving bows, and some of them take the look to extremes of size and shape that would have dazzled even your kindergarten self. Click through and get bowled over by the girliest of hair ornaments.

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LA Native Headbands Are a Total Trip

BellaSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:00:38 -0700

Let's say you're going to see MGMT, but your tee-and-jeans combination doesn't have that certain sparkly hippie vibe. Do not despair, because LA Native has you covered. Inspired by beaches and canyons of their home city, Angelenos Bekah Bourget and Emily Hudson incorporate natural materials (feathers, leather) and vintage charms to create their line of headbands ($65–$80). They've got that Bat For Lashes sort of neo-hippie vibe, which is good if you're into matching glitter body paint with your vintage suede boots. At the very least, they're likely to generate conversation at the next Amazing Baby show. Think you could pull something like this off?

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What Do You Call These?

BellaSugar — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:01:57 -0700

There are few designations as likely to cause an argument among friends, I've found, than what exactly the item to the right should properly be called. We almost all use them, but the variety of terminology is quite wide, and I never realized till I moved away from home for college that they could be called anything other than what I'd grown up knowing them as. So what's it gonna be? What are these incredibly helpful little hair devices to you?

Never Lose an Elastic Hairband Again

BellaSugar — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:01:08 -0700

Forever 21's claim to fame is its astonishingly low-cost trendy fashions. Since I can't handle shopping at the store (it's too overwhelming), I get my affordable trend fix online, where I came across this Fab Hairband Elastic Ball ($3.50), available in three color schemes.

Perhaps you've kept your rubber bands and/or elastic bands stored in a similar ball-like fashion before, and these these cleverly collected elastic bands ensure that you'll never be digging in your bag again. It's refreshing to see a company screw the excessive packaging, offering up a more eco-friendly, and admittedly cute, alternative.

Match the Hair Accessory to the Celebrity!

BellaSugar — Fri, 15 May 2009 11:00:11 -0700

Hair accessories are hot, hot, hot right now, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Blame it all on the many headbands of Blair Waldorf or the various hair stylings of Mischa, Nicole, and Paris, if you will. Have you been taking note of what the stars have been adorning their locks with over the past few weeks? Take my quiz now to find out.

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Guess which actress slicked her dark hair back with a side comb?

Get Lotsa Volume (and Laughs) With the Thinny Hair Holder

BellaSugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:00:11 -0700

I'm not sure what to think about the Thinny Hair Holder ($20), a volume-boosting contraption that resembles a Velcro crown. I'm also not so sure what to think about this awkward low-budget commercial, which might be light on the editing, but high on the entertainment value, particularly when the product falls off of her velveteen demo board. While Bumpits, a similar device for creating loads of lift, seems to be quite popular - it's even used on the Gossip Girl set - I have to wonder if the Thinny Hair Holder will have success, too? And most importantly, does it stay in? Find out at the 3:12 mark. You have to admire her enthusiasm.

Unleash Your Inner Animal With Printed Hair Accessories

BellaSugar — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:00:11 -0700

I wear a lot of black, and I mean a lot, so I'm always looking for different ways to spruce up my ensembles. From cardigans to shoes, animal prints give any outfit a little extra punch of both sexy and sweet.

We've seen these types of roaring designs from tweezers to bronzers to concealers (see my You Sexy Beast series for more), so why not take it a step further? Whether it's jaguar, leopard, zebra, giraffe, or tiger, welcome yourself to the jungle with these wild hair accessories. You might just be turning a few heads.

How-To: Make a Gossip Girl-Inspired Headband

BellaSugar — Fri, 01 May 2009 07:00:50 -0700

In these tough economic times, my new favorite saying is "why buy when you can DIY?" As much as I adore fancy hair adornments, I can't always justify the cost of the pricey barrettes and bands I covet. (Sorry, Blair.) So, I headed to my local craft store and picked up enough goodies for several different projects. Up first: a couple lovely headbands created by moi. Get started with the step-by-step for this money-saving craft which wins compliments from friends and strangers alike.

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Satin Hair Bows - $4.50	Zebra Ribbon Headband - $2.99
Tiger Stripes Headband - $2.80	Animal-Print Headband - $24.00
Cara Accessories Leopard Print Zip Headband - $58.00	Leopard Flower Clip - $4.00
FULL TILT 5 Piece Skinny Headband Set - $5.99	Metallic Animal Print Headband - $3.80
Leopard Skinny Headbands - $2.99	Ultra Skinny Beaded Headband - $24.00
Snap Hair Clip Set - $2.80	Set of 2 Animal and Leather Headband - $18.00
So® 6-Pk. Medium Barrettes - $8.00	Leopard Bow Headband - $19.00
So® 3-Pk. Scalloped Headbands - $8.00	Rodhos - $15.00