In my opinion, hair accessories can elevate an outfit. There’s nothing I love more than throwing on a headband to make my leggings-and-hoodie combo immediately appear sporty-chic rather than plain lazy, and it seems that I’m not the only one. Lately, I’ve been seeing a range of hair accessories all over my Instagram feed, and they’re definitely going to be big news this autumn. Not only do they amp up an outfit, but they’re perfect if you don’t have time to style your hair every morning. When I’m in a rush, I throw my hair back and secure it in place with a claw clip to look put together in seconds, and I know so many friends that do the same.
Hair accessories can work for all hair types and textures, and I especially love using them on second and third-day hair, as I find that they stay in place a little easier. However, if you do have freshly washed hair, you can still work accessories into your look. “I like to use a texturising spray to add grip to the hair,” says Zoë Irwin, GHD global ambassador and creative director at John Frieda. See? Some tactical hairstyling products are all you need to make accessories work on silky, slippery hair.
If you’re keen to incorporate hair accessories into your autumn wardrobe, keep on scrolling for some of my favourite hair-accessory looks that I’m definitely going to be trying this season.
Not only are claw clips practical, they’re stylish too. I love using mine to fasten my hair up or do a half-up, half-down look, and I think they give off a totally relaxed, “I just threw my hair up like this” kind of vibe. Although floral claw clips were all the rage this summer, I suspect we will be seeing tortoiseshell designs everywhere come autumn.
If you want to make your hairstyle look effortlessly chic, leave some shorter bits of hair out of the claw clip at the front and allow them to frame your face.
ARKET’s tortoiseshell claw clip is so on trend, and the large size means that it’s great for thicker or longer hair.
It’s no secret that lots of Y2K trends are having a revival, and these thick, jersey headbands might just be my favourite. Add them to any hairstyle from a ponytail to a bob to instantly elevate your look.
For a French-girl twist, pair your headband with ballet flats and wide-leg trousers. So chic.
H&M has you covered this autumn with this pack of headbands that will go with any outfit.
For a seriously cute touch, you can’t go wrong with a hair bow. These hair accessories give me all of the Scandi vibes, and I love adding them to the simplest of outfits to pull everything together.
There are lots of different ways to wear this trend—you can either add in a bow clip or take some ribbons, tie them into bows and add to a ponytail or bun. The main thing is to have fun with it!
These scrunchies are probably the easiest way to wear the trend, and I love the autumnal colours.
For the ultimate cool-girl look, you can’t go wrong with a cap. I love how this accessory adds a casual, sporty feel to any outfit, and it’s perfect for when you’re having a bad hair day.
Caps work best when your hair is down or in a low ponytail, and letting your natural texture shine through will definitely add to that laid-back vibe.
Adanola is always my go-to brand for elevated sportswear, and this cap is going straight in my basket.
For something a little more timeless, try a classic headband. These used to remind me of something I would wear to school, but they’ve seriously grown on me over the last couple of years, thanks to the fact that they can make any outfit look chic.
Although the style is a staple, you don’t have to opt for classic colours. Instead, add a fun pop of your favourite bright shade.
AllSaints has given the classic headband a grungy feel for autumn and winter, and I’m totally here for it.
