How to pull off hair accessories as an adult
Most of us tend to associate hair accessories with our childhood, Melbourne Cup Day or the early 2000s. But there is a way to pull off hair accessories as an adult, at any time of the year. We’re not talking about bringing the butterfly clips back, we're talking about metal hair accessories.
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Celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, who recently collaborated on a collection of headbands with Chloe + Isabel, says the key to pulling off hair accessories as an adult is metal. Hair pins, headbands and other accessories in gold, rose gold and silver can look glam and sophisticated.
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"Metal hair accessories are a great way to dress up any look and take your hair from day to night, or throw in after a cycle class and head to dinner with your girls," Jen told Popsugar.
Our favourite girl, Chrissy Teigen has previously worn a gorgeous golden headband.
Image via @chrissyteigen
Vanessa Hudgens has also rocked a gold hair accessory.
Image via @vanessahudgens
Lupita Nyong'o even wore a gold headband to the 2014 Academy Awards.
Itching to add some metallic hair accessories to your hair now?
bh loves: the TONI&GUY Metal Barrette, Lady Jayne Metallic Round Clip and Lady Jayne Metal Ponytail Cuff.
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49 Member Comments
Hair accessories are so good - best invention since sliced bread!
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I love hair accessories. Sometimes I do feel a bit gauche wearing hair accessories. Almost like I'm trying to hard. Chrissy Teigen looks great in this photo.
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Loving Vanessa Hudgens' gold hair accessory!
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There are limits to hair accessories and when they are done well you can look amazing...alternatively when you do them poorly they look appalling...taste and restraint are good ...and less is more when you also want to wear jewellery and make-up!
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I used to love hair accessories but find it harder to wear as an adult. Headbands are cute but so uncomfortable
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This has inspired me to be adventurous with my hair thankyou
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If you can wear it still & look good on you yeah why not. It's about mixing your hair up with some of these & rocking it with style :)
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I love these accessories, pretty and stylish (so you don't look like your trying to be a young teen wearing them).
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I have long light brown straight hair, and there are times when you just add a sled or hairband to Finnish your outfit.
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I love these, please anyone can you help where’s the biggest shop.
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I have long hair, and I love using thick headbands (as I have a bit of a messed up hairline) I find the colour looks quite nice, even though metal is more chic
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It's been years since I wore a hair accessory. The last time was when my hair was longer. I used a scarf around my pony tail so that the 2 ends trail.
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I really love that look with the scarf in the ponytail, Arty Girl! I might have to give it a go.
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I haven't been ... but now I want to!!
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I think that hair pieces are totally wearable for everyday use.
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I love hair accessories and wear them all the time.
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I love hair accessories but as long as they are simple and not over the top, metal ones are easier to pull off but I cannot imagine that many of the metal headbands would be comfortable.
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I completely agree, Elunia. I love simple ones. I've actually worn a metal one before and it was surprisingly comfortable! x
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I wear a headband every now and then but other than that, I don't wear any hair accessories.
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I love hair accessories but I’m often too lazy to wear them. I have a gorgeous gold leaf headband but it gives me a headache :(
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Lady Jayne make some really pretty accessories for hair - some places have quite a large range of them too
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Agree, they have a great range which are of excellent quality. I love my gold metal bow hair tie.
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I love their pony tail clips (I've got the silver one that goes completely around the pony). Love love love!
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I love metal hair accessories! I wear headbands & barrettes a lot. I love my Lady Jayne rose gold double headband.
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