With spring just around the corner (seriously, where is this year going??), gone are the days of bundling up in hats and hoods. Now is the perfect time to show off those hairstyles you spent all of quarantine perfecting. We like to keep a pulse on the trends of the hour, and we think the next big thing is hair accessories. Fashion is getting bigger and bolder, and so are barrettes. 

 

There are so many different ways to accessorize your locks that we almost don’t know where to start, but basics are as good a place as any. For those of you who are new to the hair-accessorizing game, hair clips are a great jumping off point. If your vibe is more minimalistic, start with by aligning some colored bobby pins, or a sleek tortoise barrette along the frame of your face. We love this simple barrette from Nat + Noor, and these bold tortoise ones! The key is to position your accessories in a way that makes them pop, while accentuating your face! 

 

Pro tip: Try lining your clips up with the corner of your eyes, or just slightly above. 

 

Perhaps you tend to err on the side of bold and colorful. Big, bright clips have been a staple for the past few months, and we don’t see this trend budging. We’ve got our eyes on these monochrome clips from Nat + Noor – the pop of color is bright and exciting, and the variety of shape and texture is a great way to shake things up and set yourself apart from the crowd!

 

Pro tip: pick one color and switch up the shape of your clips for some dimension. Or, stick to one size and shape and use an array of different colors!

 

And then there are those of us that like to keep our hair out of our face altogether. Not to worry, the trend doesn’t end with those who let their locks down loose! Claw clips have been all the rage lately, and for good reason. If you like to keep your hair back but are sick of ponytails, claw clips are the best alternative. They hold your hair back securely, and you’re sure to look sophisticated and chic. If you’re not sure where to find them, try Etsy – there are endless colors and silhouettes that will work for any hair type. 

 

Sometimes, throwing your hair up in a messy ponytail or bun is inevitable. Trust us, we’ve all been there. For the days when this is the case, opt for a scrunchie. What goes without saying is that scrunchies are arguably one of the most fun and stylish hair accessories. What may not have crossed your mind is their function – they hold your hair in place without damaging it, as a lot of plain hair ties do. Not to mention, many a girl has been known to match her scrunchie to her outfit, and we are here. for. it. Our fave gentle scrunchies are from The She Jewels! 

 

We hope that hair accessories are a trend that never dies. After all, we will never stop needing ways to switch up our hairstyles, so why not add a cherry (or several) on top? You can check out all of the products we mentioned today online, or pop into the salon to treat yourself to some of your favorites!