Despite my love for fashion and beauty, I have always been a little hairstyle challenged. It’s partly because I used to have super fine hair that didn’t respond well to heat, hair products or styling. It’s also because I always choose health over appearance, and the products and styling tools of the past were so damaging to hair. Now that we have better technology and product formulas, I have started to color and style my hair. Since my styling skills are a bit lacking, I often use hair accessories to help me look a little more put together. If you are looking for a simple style and some cute hair accessories, here are three versatile options (none of which are the scrunchies or pearl barrettes that you’ve been seeing everywhere)…
The Easiest Style
One of my favorite hairstyles is the half-up-half-down. It keeps your hair off your face but still gives you some layers of hair to frame your jawline. It works with a bob, a lob, or long hair. Your hair can be straight or curly, fine or coarse. It can be a casual look or a more formal one. Dress it up with volume at the crown of your head, or keep it simple with just-washed hair. Use bobby pins or an invisible elastic to pull strands away from the sides of your head.
The Flower Clip
I picked up this Tasha flower clip last weekend at Nordstrom, when we took a trip to Toronto.
It doesn’t seem to be online, so look out for it in your local Nordstrom. If you don’t have one near you, this set of Tasha 2-Pack Crystal Hair Clips is similar and is available online.
Enamel Barrette
If you like a little color for your hair, try an enamel barrette. I thought this L.Erickson ‘Atelier’ Enamel Barrette was such an unusual shape and such a sweet color. You could also wear this just over your ear, on one side, but I prefer it in the back where it doesn’t compete with my earrings.
For an enamel hair clip option, take a look at this Anthropologie Geometric Hair Clip Set which will add some colorful touches to a simple style.
Circle Acrylic Barrette
I’ve seen these circle resin hair clips everywhere, but really liked the unusual colors in this Madewell version.
This one is slightly different color and available online.
Hair Accessories On My Wishlist
This Tribe Alive™ Hair Pin is so unique and made from ethically sourced materials.
I also like the unusual shape of this Ficcare Maximus Silky Hair Clip which comes in 9 beautiful colors.
This Tory Burch Reversible Silk Skinny Scarf is so pretty.
