14 Hair Scarves That Instantly Elevate Any Hairstyle
At Who What Wear, we love switching up our hairstyle. Whether we're looking for wedding guest hairstyle inspo, or the best claw clip hairstyles to update our look, we're always up to the challenge of finding the chicest ones. Lately, we've been spotting fashion girls switching up their look with hair scarves – and they look so cool.
What makes hair scarves so great is that they are so versatile; there are so many ways to wear them. Whether they're wrapped around the base of a ponytail, weaved into a plait or simply tied around the head, they instantly update even the most basic of outfits, and make your look ten times more expensive. Did we mention they're great for distracting from greasy roots, too?
Below, we've rounded up some of the best hair scarves to add to your hair accessory wardrobe. From budget-friendly high street hair scarves to investment pieces (we all dream of Hermès' silk scarves, after all), let us inspire you to try out some of these hair scarf looks.
The Best Hair Scarves
A printed scarf looks chic for the beach – especially if it's Chanel.
H&M do some of the best hair scarves on the hughstreet. This floral one feels luxe.
A classic Liberty print scarf makes for a timeless investment piece that you'll wear again and again.
A statement print in monochrome colours always looks cool. This one from & Other Stories looks way more expensive than it's price tag.
This bright orange scarf from Burberry has beautiful detailing and would look elegant tied into a bow.
A long, thin hair scarf looks great tied into a bun or ponytail.
A simple print like stripes gives an understated look. Simply tie into a ponytail and go.
This would look so good paired with a neutral outfit or tied onto the handle of your bag.
An Hermes scarf will become a wear forever piece. We love this vintage one.
Worn in a bandana, a hair scarf makes a statement while protecting your lengths.
How cute is this half up, half down hairstyle with a scarf?
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Eleanor Vousden is the beauty editor for Who What Wear UK. She was previously deputy editor at Hairdressers Journal, health writer at Woman & Home and junior beauty editor at Powder. She has also contributed to Wallpaper and Elle Collections.With a degree in fashion journalism from the London College of Fashion, she has 10 years of industry experience and has been highly commended at the BSME Talent Awards for her work on Powder and also contributed to the title winning Website of the Year at the PPA Awards.Eleanor’s journalistic focus is providing readers with honest and helpful beauty content. She has interviewed celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists and dermatologists throughout her career, as well as celebrities such as Hailey Bieber, Sarah Jessica Parker and Scarlett Johansson.
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