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Hair Accessories

By Sheila Venancia

Hair accessories come in lots of different shapes and sizes. Many are great for securing your hairstyles, some are a good way of getting your bangs off your face, and others just work as hair adornments. Try what suits your look the best.

Jaw Clips
Jaw clips come in a range of sizes, so you’re likely to find one suitable for your hair’s length. Closer spaced teeth mean they’re more suitable for finer hair types. Mini jaw clips are a great way of separating pieces of hair. These work best for casual occasions, like when you’re running a few errands.

Snap Clip
Snap clips are good for securing pieces of hair that are any type and texture. Snap clips are really for casual looks, because they’re basically about securing layers or pieces of hair that would otherwise fall out of a ponytail or half up/updo.

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Combs/French Combs
Combs are great for styling medium and long hair. They’re a good way of creating an updo, or getting rid of your bangs if you’re growing them out. Combs are good for creating French twists and they’re great for securing ponytails and making them look a bit different (eg. securing the end of your ponytail and creating a fan effect, or what’s sometimes called a “topsy tail”).

Scarves and Head Wraps
Scarves and head wraps work with any length hair, and they’re good for disguising long hairstyles too (by tucking the length underneath). Fabric accessories that you wrap around your head, whether they’re knitted, silk, brightly colored, thin, thick or extra long, always create a hippy and boho look that is great for casual activities where you want to look a little more fashionable.

Pins
If you’re going to pin your hair into a bun, you really need medium to long hair. Hairstyles like buns and chignons, created by pinning the hair, are lovely for special occasions because like other updos they effectively show off your neck, shoulders and cheekbones. A “classic chignon” and Chanel are supposedly synonymous, and with this style the bun’s worn a little lower on the neck.

Barrette
Barrettes are suitable for all hair lengths. Clip back bangs in shorter hair, or longer pieces in medium and long styles. When placed above the eyebrow a barrette can draw attention to short hair, and a decorative barrette can be quite dressy. Pulling a little hair from the clip is also a way to create a more sassy look.

Elastics
If your hair’s long enough for a ponytail, then a hair elastic’s for you. It’s a total fallacy to think that ponytails are just for casual occasions! No way! Making sure your hair’s smooth, using a paddle brush and running the irons over the top section of your hair will add a classiness to your ponytail.

Tiaras
Generally, tiaras work best with medium hairstyles to long hairstyles. Definitely formal occasions only, like proms and weddings.

Head Pieces
Head pieces are suitable for all hairstyles, and especially short hairstyles if you want something really noticeable. Head pieces can look very 1920’s and art-deco and are best suited for more fun dinner parties than gala events.

Headbands
Headbands work with anything: long hairstyles, short hairstyles, big wavy or curly hairstyles, and straight hairstyles. If you want to scrape your hair back and get it out of your eyes, or separate the hair and create cool volume sections, the headband’s a great option. I’m not sure if headbands would work at formal occasions. They’re more casual and definitely good if you feel like being a fashionista. Keep your eyes on the trends.

Sticks
Sticks work to secure buns and chignons in medium hairstyles to long hairstyles. They’re also a nice addition to plaits and French twists. Decorative sticks used in updos can look great at special occasions and formal events. They can also be worn as a funky and casual alternative to clips and combs.

Hats
Hats always give you the look of elegance and charm…..go crazy!

^[2]Sheila Venancia has over a decade of distinguished international experience. Originally from Brazil, she trained with leading international hair professionals in London, Spain, Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, Sheila rose among the top-ranking hair and makeup artists, catapulting her into the celebrity arena. Sheila’s work has been featured on Brazilian television shows, newspapers and magazines. Her specialties are non-toxic Japanese hair straightening, laser hair extensions, and high-end modern styling. Sheila may be reached at (941) 822.2152 or sheilasvs@hotmail.com ^[3].

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