The best hair accessories for summer

Hair accessories are one of the hottest trends to hit the scene this summer, and they are functional and flattering on everyone. What's not to love? 

The best part about accessorizing with our hair is that the looks are so versatile and affordable. We're seeing hairstyles and accessories that give a nod to the '90's, however clips and scrunchies have grown up a lot since then. Wearing accessories is no longer just for teens, but for women of all ages and all events, from formal events to a 9 to 5, or a night out.

Read on for some of our favorite ways to accessorize your hair…

Braids

Learning to braid your hair requires some skill and patience, but once you get the hang of it, you never forget how. Braids are a quick way to amp up your look fast! We love the look of two simple 3-strand braids to frame the face, accompanied by your natural texture.

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Florals

Flowers and foliage have made the leap from wedding aisles and runways into everyday wear. No matter your style or length, pick flowers that are sturdy enough to be pinned and tucked into a braid or loose flowing waves. Keep the stem an inch or so long so that a pin can easily secure it in place for a beautiful floral statement!

Image via ash salon, hair by Noelle Goodrich

Clips

When it comes to hair clips, placement is everything. Add clips while pulling your hair back to accentuate your cheekbones and eyes. Don’t be afraid to use more than one clip - using at least a few allows for less hair to be crammed in to one clip.

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Scarves

As summer is in full swing, so are flowy fabrics and bold colors. These don’t just have to be about your clothes - headscarves are the perfect way to accessorize while covering unwashed hair, Incorporating a beautiful scarf into your summer hairstyle adds an immediate chic factor!

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Lazy hair styles

Being in quarantine has given everyone some extra free time - that means more of us are spending more time reading, trying new recipes, and more. While we are in this new temporary reality, it’s important to try not to take to the at-home dye or scissors! Instead, we’re here to help with some lazy-girl, dirty hair styles to experiment with. 

Here are some beautiful styles that are easy to do at home - and hopefully they’ll have you rethinking the messy bun you’ve been wearing on the daily. 

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The timeless half-up top knot is easy to do and it is flattering on every face shape. Simply sweep the top half or a portion of your hair in to a bun, and secure with a clear hair tie or a few bobby pins.

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No two messy buns are the same. The key to nailing a messy bun style is to create your bun while your hair is a little messy. Sweep your hair up and tie it in to a bun, then pull a few pieces of your hair out around your face to create an effortless (but not disheveled) look. 

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A low pony is the perfect way to wear second or third day hair. Here are our tips on how to style a low pony:

1. Part your hair down the middle and pull back behind your ears.

2. Backcomb the crown for fullness on top.

3. Smooth by lightly by brushing over the top of the hair you just backcombed.

4. Fasten the back section into a low ponytail.

5. Pull a 1/2 in section from the ponytail and wrap around your hair tie, then secure with a bobby pin. 

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A take on the messy bun, but add a bandana for extra interest.

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Braids are an easy way to spice up your hair for literally any occasion from a workout to a day at home, or to sleep. 

Fall & winter 2019 hair trends

Hair is riding the throwback train for fall and winter 2019. The ‘80’s and ‘90’s have influenced just about everything from your color to where to place hair accessories.

It might be intimidating to walk out the door with a giant clip in your hair, but trust us, the models on the Fall 2019 runways will convince you to go for it. And if you’ve been holding off that major hair color change, we have all the hairstyle inspo you need to take the plunge.

The best fall hair trends for 2019 include (but are certainly not limited to) barrettes, scrunchies, hats, headbands, beach waves, and pastel colors. There’s something to fit any hair type and personal preference. Whether you want a permanent hairstyle change or simply want to refresh your current look, celebrities and models have already done it for us. Take a peek at the following pictures and prepare for your next big hair move.

1. Accessory overload

It was Gabrielle Chanel who once advised something along the lines of "take one accessory off before you leave the house." Don't just ignore that advice for hair accessories this season—do the opposite. Add more sparkly clips, pins, and baubles to your hair before you leave the house. The more, the better!

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Our version:

2. Hat Hair

Just because you're wearing a hat doesn't mean you need to forget about your hair. At Zimmermann, hair was styled in loose waves under a beret.

Runway version:

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Our version:

3. Beach Waves

Yes, it might be fall, but that doesn’t mean that you have to give up your beachy waves. In fact, it’s the perfect style for the season because it gives you that “I woke up like this” look that you see on Insta all year round. Spritz in a salt spray and scrunch your hair for a textured, piecey look.

Runway version:

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4. Pastel Touches

Fashion hair colors are more muted this season, with the pastel tones that have been so popular in recent seasons used more subtly in the fall/ winter 2019 hair color trends. Take for instance the color story at Saint Laurent, where touches of pastel tones were used in groups based on the elements, with streaks of pale blue and peach meant to remind us of clouds and a sunrise horizon.

Runway version:

Image via Saint Laurent

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