5 best hair accessories

They are the bane of our lives—the bad hair days. While there is no escaping it, here are some hair accessories to mask your hair and help you save face. It is time to pull out your best accessorising tricks from your sleeve and nail down an attention-grabbing style.

Head scarfs and wraps: Head scarfs are a stylish addition to any wardrobe, from casual to sophisticated. This hair accessory fits securely and is an easy alternative to wigs, hats and traditional scarves. It can be worn with an open scarf like look or tucked in back to cover your head completely. Ensure that you pick the right material so that the head wrap keeps your head comfortably cool and are soft to touch.
A bejewelled hairband: This hair accessory will definitely help you shine out in the crowd. Embrace your individual style identity and sport a gorgeous hair clip or an ultra-sophisticated headband. It is the answer to your prayer if you are in a need of a quick glam fix for your boring look. Regardless of your hair length and personality, these hairbands are armed with rhinestones and sequins to divert attention away from your messy locks.

A headband: The beginning of headbands can be attributed to the ancient Greeks who wore hair wreaths or early 20th century women who believed that tight pressure around the forehead could relieve or prevent headaches. But with time, these headbands have only gotten more sophisticated—from lace, crochet, ribbons and cute bows to exotic fabrics and decorated with feathers. Play up your allure with these head accessories. 

Ponytail holder: One of the all-time greatest summer, lazy day, athletic hairstyles or best way to mask a bad  hair day is to tie it up. Yes ladies, the ponytail holder could be your best friend. Ponytails look great on everyone, they keep the hair out of your face, accentuate your features and a high ponytail is a big fashion trend. So get a ponytail holder that is colourful—this will work great for a casual do. Or a more sophisticated one for a more formal outing.

A hat or cap: With summer kicking in, stylish hats or caps for women are all the rage—they are a great, inexpensive and effective form of UV protection for your skin and your hair. They only take a second to throw on, and they not only mask a bad hair day, but can also accessorise a casual look. Bright, flattering summer colours next to your face can act just like makeup, making you look great with very little effort, though they won’t work at a formal event.

Retro look: Dos and Don'ts

Retro curls and sun-kissed skin are safe bets for any occasion. We list out looks that work and those that don’t.

DO UBER GLAM
Sridevi
Hair: Sridevi channels old Hollywood glamour in this retro faux bob. It accentuates her jawline and is a welcome break from her usually casual hairdos. Lips: She nails the oxblood lip trend with élan without screaming for attention. Face: Her face has got a great balance of textures. When you go this dark on the lips, it’s better to leave your cheeks bare, but she pulls it off with this colour.

DON’T OPT FOR ONE COLOUR
Neha Bhasin
Hair: We get what Neha is trying to do, but it’s just not working. Matching your hair colour to your dress is not the way to go. Lips: Red is probably her favourite colour. Ours too—but not in combination with all the reds from the spectrum. Face: The rest of the makeup is not as much of a letdown, barring those too touched eyebrows.

DON’T BE LAZY
Yukta Mookhey
Eyes: What happened to former Miss World Yukta Mookhey? Looks like she gave away her makeup skills along with the crown. Sky blue eyeshadow on an almost white base complements her jacket, but does nothing for her. Face: She should have at least made an effort to match her neck and décolletage. Hair: Her hair deserved a little more volume. A partial bouffant or a high ponytail would have helped a little.