Because everyone wants to look great for the holidays, November and December have become two of the busiest months for salons, making cuts and colors pretty fresh during those months. Take the time to do something a little special, or it's just like any other time of the year. There were a lot of beautiful hair accessories on the fashion runways this fall/winter, and rightfully so, they are the perfect way to add a little glimmer this holiday season. From clips to headbands, there is something for everyone. Check out Pinterest for the latest inspiration.
One of the easiest and least expensive items is the classic bobby pin. Usually when using bobby pins, the goal is to hide them. Make them stand out by graphically placing them as an accessory as seen at the Cushnie Et Ochs show. Part your hair on the side and slick the front and top back, then place the pins just above the nape of the neck, side by side with random spacing and placement. For a bold statement, use a bobby pin color that does not match your hair color to make it pop. You can even get creative and customize your pins with paint and gems-- it's a fun and inexpensive way to add some bling for the season.
Headbands are another versatile accessory, and anyone can mimic the iconic wide, black, satin Chanel ribbon, and it's so chic! Simply pull hair back into a messy French twist, tie ribbon around your head and position accent pieces of hair. Adding a Chanel logo barrette would be the icing on the cake! For a modern edgy look as seen at Proenza Schouler, slick back hair in the front, keep it loose in the back and place a wide leather headband right at the front hairline at the forehead and wrap around the head but not under the hair. For a more feminine look, make a headband like the ones at the Dolce and Gabbana show—they were very ethereal with pearls and gold embellishments. Raid your mom's jewelry box or scour thrift stores and flea markets for old, large, vintage, gold pins. Pin or hot glue them to a velvet or satin black headband and you've got the look. String some pearls onto a thin elastic string and add a gold pin to connect it together to add even more drama.
Finally, there is the barrette. From metal to rhinestones, they can be as simple or as complex as you can dream up. For a minimalistic, modern look, try parting hair on the side and slicking it in the front, as seen at Rochas. From the front, it looks like there is nothing in the hair, but once you turn around, you can see the thin metal barrette clipped in a middle section of hair. Emma Stone actually wore her hair like this when she was at the Golden Globes. If you have hair that's no longer than your shoulders and want to go a little more avant garde, slick your hair back into a low ponytail, secure it and then take the pony tail and flip it up so the ends are facing the ceiling. Use a large clip at the base of the neck, grabbing the hair that is coming out of the ponytail holder. The hair will have a structured loop on the neck, and the ends in the air add a fun texture and shape. For something simple that you can do after work, add a thin rhinestone barrette at ear level. Try a low off-center chignon at the nape of the neck and add a statement barrette for drama.
Whether you customize pins from the local pharmacy, add fresh holly or splurge for that rhinestone Prada clip, decking your hair with an accessory this holiday is sure to make you shine bright for the season.
About the Author
Patrick McIvor is Artistic & TechniCulture Director for Goldwell and KMS California and owner of 101 E. Center Salon, Nazareth. As one of the most respected colorists in the industry, McIvor was the founding Color Director for Nick Arrojo and Rodney Cutler at Arrojo Cutler Salon on 57th Street in NYC and has now rejoined Nick Arrojo as Brand Strategist & Techni-Color Director of ARROJO. McIvor is a cultural junkie inspired by international cosmopolitan influences from fashion and global trends to technology. The team at 101 E. Center Salon creates beautiful, sexy, believable hair in an intimate studio utilizing technology to make guests the center of a TechniCulture Salon Experience. McIvor is featured in the book “50 Hairstylists” and was named one of the best colorists in the USA by Allure Magazine.
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