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Pretty Cool: Heart-y Hair Clips

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:36:15 PST

Having perfect Valentine's Day hair doesn't need to mean spending hours on curling, straightening, or updo making. In fact, the best style for the Day of Love is probably just the one you're most comfortable wearing. Instead of subjecting your hair to an evening of discomfort, why not try a heart-shaped hair clip? You can put them anywhere, they aren't just for Valentine's, and whether you've got a blind date or a night out with the girls planned, they're a perfect conversation starter. Clockwise from top: try a pretty shabby-chic hand-stitched heart ($5), level up your favorite gamer's sentiments with this pixel heart clip ($20), and give your getup a touch of instant retro glamour with this red sequin tattoo clip ($28).

Stay Warm, Look Cool With Stylish Winter Headbands

Jaime Richards — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:47:53 PST

There were an abundance of stylish head-toppers at Sundance, from fashionable earmuffs to crocheted caps in trendy, slouchy silhouettes. But one style that stood out was the knitted headband, as seen here on Jamie Chung. Practical and chic, these types of hair accessories are a great way to let your personality shine through. Go the traditional route with a Fair Isle print, or sport something brighter, with options from designers like Eugenia Kim and Missoni. Check out the widget below for a variety of looks, each allowing you to stay warm - all while looking cool, of course.

How to Make Your Own Vintage Brooch Headband

Jaime Richards — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:00:55 PST

Here's a simple way to breathe new life into old jewelry. All you need is a fabric headband in the color of your choice and a vintage (or vintage-inspired) brooch. For this particular version, we pinned a retro-style brooch to a black satin wraparound headband. Aside from this being an easy way to dress up your look, the best part is that the style is not permanent: remove the brooch and affix it to a jacket, scarf, or anything else that needs a little lift. Then hit up the consignment store for its new replacement.

DIY Holiday Beauty: Make a Sequin Headband in Seconds

Jaime Richards — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:01:04 PST

Sometimes it's OK to embellish. For some that may mean calling store-bought potato salad their own just by sprinkling paprika on it. But in terms of beauty (and in this case) it means taking advantage of slip-on, removable headband embellishments. Just start out with the headband "base" of your choice - we used the soft silver shade from Julie Comstock's trio of light, glittery headbands ($6) - and thread onto a headband accessory patch. Note: these adornments are readily available at most fabric stores, and are designed with presewn strips for quick and easy slide-on attachment.

For a similar option as pictured in our photo, try Simplicity's silver sequin leaves headband accessory ($4). Not only is this project inexpensive, but since it's customizable, you can get lots of looks out of just one headband. They're travel-friendly, too, as the components can be separated and stored in an instant.

How to Make a Rosette Headband

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:03:45 PST

Garlands have been all over the place lately, but although they're gorgeous, they're also a touch over the top. Get the same festively floral look in a much more wearable form with this pretty, easy-to-do rosette headband. To see how, check out our instructions below.

Quirky Holiday Barrettes For All Your Party-Time Needs

Jaime Richards — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:01:17 PST

It's safe to say that Kate Spade has the most festive hair accessories around, such as this year's trio of holiday barrettes. While they're a splurge at $78, their tongue-in-cheek phrases make them all the more covetable. The "cha cha cha" and "oh la la" barrettes will have you wanting to dance, flirt, and sip on candy cane martinis all night long. And the "pop fizz clink" barrette will remind you that sometimes too much of a good thing can actually be a bad thing. Wear them side-by-side with your hair up or down for a trendy look. Or wear them all yearlong - they're universal enough to be appropriate for a wide array of occasions.

Cute Alert: Kate Spade's Curling Ribbon Headband

Jaime Richards — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:00:00 PST

Kate Spade never fails to impress on the cute factor (recall her jingle bell headband from last year), and this year's festive hair accessory offering does not disappoint.

The gold-toned curling ribbon bow headband ($75) has a bit of a whimsical look, but it's not too over the top that it's ugly-Christmas-sweater-style gaudy. Wear it with a sleek ponytail or smooth blowout, or jazz it up by pairing it with a voluminous coiffure.

Tip: if you're feeling crafty, customize your own holiday-worthy head-topper by attaching real curling ribbon to a plain headband. To keep the ribbon from collapsing, be sure to first spray it with a stiffener, such as Stiffen Quik ($6).

Stars (Head)Dress to Impress at Australia's Crown Oaks

Jaime Richards — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:00:00 PDT

Thanks to a rise in interest of the royal family, there's a growing fascination in fascinators. But the towering head toppers aren't just limited to regality; they're also quite prominent at horse-racing events as well. (See: My Fair Lady.) Earlier today at the Crown Oaks Day races, attendees came out dressed in their finest hair accessories. From Elizabeth Hurley to Sarah Jessica Parker, see who truly rose to the occasion.

Beauty Fake-Outs: 4 Ways to Pretend a Pulled-Together Hairstyle

Jaime Richards — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:00:00 PDT

We don't all have oodles of time to spend on our hair in the mornings - heck, sometimes there's barely five minutes. That's where we can get by from a little help from our friends, and those friends are available in the hair accessories aisle. Be sure to check out some stick-on beauty products that make life more convenient, but first, see how you can whip up four different pulled-together hairstyles in seconds when you read more.

11 Last-Minute Costume Ideas

Jaime Richards — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:30:57 PDT

Oops, you had good intentions of ordering your costume so that it would arrive right on time for Halloween, but sometimes life has a funny way of sneaking up on you (quoth Alanis Morissette). So if your best laid plans didn't quite come to fruition, there is actually an easy way out. (So take that, Survivor.) Just think: hair accessories.

This Lipsy pearl garland headband ($11), for instance, would make a perfect head topper to any angel ensemble. Just add a pair of homemade wings, a flowy white frock, some glittery makeup, and you're good to go. But there's plenty more from where that came! See 10 additional inspired-by-hair-accessories, last-minute Halloween ideas now.

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Eugenia Kim Chiara Turban Headband - $77.00	Pieces Fifi Headband - $21.49
Shiloh Headband - $32.00	Kit & Pearl Bow Head Band - $50.13
Kit & Pearl Snowflake Headband - $57.30	Pendleton Head Band - Sold Out
ASOS Turban Knot Headband - $10.74	Flouzen Alpi Tricot Head Band - $214.86
Eugenia Kim Lula Chunky Turban Headband - $77.00	Eugenia Kim Lula Chunky Turban Headband - $77.00
Rag & Bone Scarborough Headband - $105.00	Missoni Headband - $118.00
Johnstons Cashmere Headband - Sold Out	Fur Pom Headband - $25.00
Missoni Metallic crochet-knit headband - Sold Out	San Diego Hat Women's Headband - $23.99
Bronte knitted headband - $54.29	Wool and the Gang Trophy DIY wool headband kit - $45.00