As someone who gets her hair cut at a barbershop instead of the salon, I am well-acquainted with the struggle that is looking for accessories that actually work for short hair. There are a lot of boxes to check off. For starters, they have to be cute, strong enough to grasp small strands and not feel like a cheesy Halloween headband.
And despite the fact that I once settled for a Party City crown, time has taught me that anyone with a pixie or bob has options. In fact, they’re the kinds of options you can actually share with that friend who has waist-length hair. Get familiar with the nine types of accessories we swear by.
Originally posted on StyleCaster.
Traditional headband
It really doesn’t get much easier than a headband you can slide on and off your head. Plus, the more bling, the better.
Tasha double-strand headband, $35 at Nordstrom
Head wrap
Head wraps are so much more than a way to disguise bad hair days. They can be wrapped and twisted into countless different shapes, making it one of the coolest ways to make a fashion statement. In 2017, there is a bevy of places to find bold and vibrant prints for your collection, including the black-owned Fanm Djanm.
Fanm Djanm Rio head wrap, $32 at Fanm Djanm
Accordion headband
Whether you’re in the middle of that grow-out stage or want to push your bangs away, an accordion headband is a quick and easy way to push everything to the middle of your head in a polished way.
Asos pack of two accordion headbands, $6 at Asos
Beret
Berets are a stylish way to disguise bad hair days, and when paired with an outfit, will make a major fashion statement. It’s also one of the more versatile hair accessories since you can wear it sideways, slouched or straight on.
Felt beret, $29 at Urban Outfitters
Hair chain
With two small bobby pins at either side, an ornate hair chain can latch onto the shortest hair strands, adding a bit of pizazz to any head-to-toe ensemble. Besides, everyone deserves to feel (and look) like a queen.
Layered chains back head crown, $9.50 at Asos
Hair comb
Those with thicker hair can quickly jazz up their pixie with a hair comb. Although they’re typically reserved for special occasions like weddings, we say… who cares? Wear it when your mood calls for it.
Petite Garden crystal hair comb, $35 at Nordstrom
Hair crown
Not to be confused with your cheesy Halloween-themed one, these are a little more ornate. A thin, circular chain sits atop your head while the jewelry lays over the forehead. Now this is something you save for a special occasion. (Pro tip: Use a bobby pin or two for extra security.)
Have to Be Jewel to Be Kind hair crown, $6 at Nasty Gal
Elastic headband
When you just can’t be bothered, an elastic headband will keep you from fussing with your hair. And if you’re a gym rat, this is obviously a godsend. Keep it fun by investing in ones with cool logos and patterns.
Elastic Gucci headband, $270 at Gucci
Baseball cap
We’re not sure who started the rumor that short-haired girls can’t slay in a baseball cap, but in the simplest terms: They’re wrong!
Ivy Park baseball cap, $25 at Topshop
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