From Cosmopolitan · Kara McGrath · · 1m 30s
Fall Hair Accessories for Low-Maintenance Styles
Easy hair accessories make fall styles fancy without fuss.
In brief
Easy hair accessories make fall styles fancy without fuss. Hair accessories like scarves and claw clips add flair to simple styles without extra effort. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Fall Hair Accessory Trends
Headscarves, headbands, and claw clips are trending for easy, fancy styles.
“Hair accessories are becoming part of the outfit again, and I’m so excited about it.”
Why Hair Accessories Work
Effortless styles like buns or braids look polished with one intentional accessory.
“The hair itself can be effortless (low bun, a loose braid, a simple pony) then you add one really intentional accessory that gives the whole look personality.”
Headscarves for Fall
Silk, velvet, or heavy fabrics in chocolate, burgundy, or navy work best for autumn.
“Reach for silk, velvet, or a slightly heavier fabric in chocolate, burgundy, olive, navy, or a beautiful vintage print.”
Winter Scarf Tips
Use bobby pins under scarves and texture spray to keep them secure.
“Cheat! I use tiny bobby pins underneath the scarf, usually behind the ears, and a little texture spray at the roots.”
Decorated Braids
Add flowers, scrunchies, or sparkly clips to loose braids for a fun look.
“If you just add little tchotchkes into your loose braid, you now have a super polished, super fun look.”
Artful Claw Clips
Tortoiseshell and sculptural pieces are popular this season for claw clips.
“I’m seeing more clips that feel like an actual accessory or piece of jewelry.”
French Pins
French pins add glam without heavy styling, perfect for quick looks.
“They’re less utility looking clips that we’re going to use for the same style [as a claw clip] but they disappear a little more.”
Big Barrettes
Oversized barrettes make simple styles look expensive with bold colors.
“You can make a very simple hairstyle instantly look expensive with the right barrette.”
Headbands for Fall
Padded headbands with velvet or leather keep hair secure under hats.
“I especially love a wide headband with smooth hair tucked behind the ears.”
Bows for Fall
Oversized bows on simple buns look cool without complicated styles.
“A sleek bun with one gorgeous oversized bow is much cooler than pairing a giant bow with an equally complicated hairstyle.”
Why Bows Are Trending
Bows are getting more sophisticated with velvet or ribbons for low-maintenance styles.
“We’ve moved past the tiny bow attached to absolutely everything.”
What to Buy
Shop scarves, claw clips, and barrettes for easy fall styling.
“Put on a great headband and suddenly it looks like you did.”
Final Tip
Choose one accessory to make your hair look fancy without extra effort.
“If there’s a hair accessory you like this fall, wear it.”
The main idea
Hair accessories like scarves and claw clips add flair to simple styles without extra effort.
