5 Hair Accessories Fashion People Can't Stop, Won't Stop Wearing

Shopping mindfully is becoming a priority for many of us. We know this to be the case from conversations in our Facebook group So… Should I Buy This? As such, instead of investing in a new dress or full-blown outfit every time we find ourselves in a wardrobe rut, we’re continuously on the lookout for small updates to refresh our looks. Perhaps the easiest update of them all is a well-chosen hair accessory.

When it comes to hair accessories, it’s easy to gravitate towards what you know or pieces you may have tried in the past. Alice bands made a comeback a handful of seasons ago, bringing with them a dose of nostalgia that’s hard to resist, and they are still proving prevalent in fashion circles. That said, there is a host of other trendy hair accessories that have emerged since, which can be just as impactful.

As well as jewel- and pearl-adorned slides and barrettes, lately, we’ve been noticing many people really committing to the hair-accessory trend by way of ’90s-style claw clips, sweet silk hair scarves, and supersized scrunchies, too. So if you’re in need of a bit of hair-decoration inspiration, scroll below and take a look at some of the trendy hair accessories we love—we have a feeling you will, too.

1. CLAW CLIPS

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We're so grateful that 2021 has marked the return of the claw clip—simply scoop up your hair, and lock it in place. It looks exceptionally great with a backless dress

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2. HAIR SCARVES

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Hair scarves are also trending for summer, and look the part paired with linen and puff-sleeve dresses. 

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3. SLEEK HEADBANDS

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With the power to make every outfit you wear look tenfold more polished, you can't go wrong with a headband purchase. 

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4. CUTE SLIDES

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Take your low-bun look to stylish new heights by adding pretty slides around your hairline or to hold your bun in place. 

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5. SUPER SCRUNCHIES

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If there's one thing we love more than a scrunchie, it's an oversized scrunchie. Use yours to elevate even your most basic outfits. 

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Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.