How to Wear Hair Accessories
December 24, 2007 by Kristie Leong MD
Published in Hair
Hair accessories can add dimension and versatility to your hair and wardrobe. Here’s how to select and wear them to your advantage.
Unique hair accessories can instantly transform an ordinary hair style into one with style and oodles of class. Hair accessories are particularly striking for a party or evening out on the town. When it comes to hair accessories, you have a wide range of items to choose from ranging from simple hair combs to fancy hair sticks and hair pins. Why not consider adding some of these stylish hair ornaments to your wardrobe? Here’s
Hair combs
Hair combs come in a variety of sizes ranging from large five or six prong combs that can be used to hold hair in an elegant French twist to smaller combs that can hold smaller stands of hair away from you face .An elegant French twist held in place with a large comb makes a simple, but stunning, style that can be worn anywhere from the office to an evening party. Smaller combs are great for pulling hair back on each side to open up your face and keep your hair from falling in your eyes. You can find combs decorated with small ornaments such as crystals or beads at various retail stores which can add a glitzy dimension to your hair wardrobe. You may also be able to find beautiful Victorian hair combs at antique stores and estate sales.
Hair sticks
Hair sticks are an extremely cute hair accessory that can be used to anchor your hair into a bun or French twist. Two sticks will generally hold a bun or French twist in place and can add loads of versatility to your hair wardrobe. On a morning when you don’t feel like styling your hair, you can reach for your hair sticks and put your hair up quickly for work or for a party. Look for hair sticks decorated with colorful beads to give your wardrobe an extra lift.
Barrettes
Hair barrettes are found in a variety of sizes from very small sizes appropriate for use in fine children’s hair to larger ones used to hold an extra thick mane of hair. The barrette can be the workhorse of your hair wardrobe. When you head out to the exercise club, pull your hair back with a barrette to keep it off of your face .Choose a pretty decorative barrette to hold your hair back stylishly for a fancy party. Look for ones covered with fabric, sequins, or crystals for an evening out. You’ll find endless uses for these versatile hair accessories.
Decorative hair elastics
Decorative hair elastics are stretch elastic bands that have been decorated with ornaments, ribbon, beads or other detailing. You get the security of an elastic band combined with an added decorative element that will give your hair a more festive look. These are great for evening wear, but look great in the day also.
Headbands
Headbands can be used to hold hair off of your face while adding a flattering decorative element. You can find hair bands in a variety of fabrics including cotton and leather as well as rich evening fabrics such as satin and velvet. Rich metallic shades look opulent for evening wear in shades of gold or platinum. They’re also convenient for holding back bangs as you’re trying to grow them out.
There’s so much to choose from in the hair accessory world! The next time you don’t have time to style your hair, pull your hair back quickly and elegantly with the help of beautiful hair accessories and you can face the world looking your best.
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