Women have always had a love affair with hair accessories. The earliest
recorded appearance of hair accessories dates back to the early Greek
and Roman times. Some anthropologists even believe that cave dwellers
may have used sticks or thorns as crude hair clips!
One particular hair accessory, the hair bow, first became popular in the
Victorian Era during Queen Victoria’s reign from 1837 to 1901. Fast
forward to today, where there are countless styles of hair bows and
other hair accessories. The trend may have lost its steam since the
1980s, but it is slowly gaining popularity once again with more and more
young celebrities seen sporting ultra feminine hair accessories.
While you can wear your hair accessories whenever and however you
please, there are particular situations that just would not be complete
without them: social occasions, formal events and at work. Choosing the
right hair accessories can be tricky. It can either end up falling flat
and go unnoticed, or completely clash with your attire and get too much
unwanted attention! Here are some tips on how to choose the best hair
accessories to complement your look:
Social Occasions. Meeting up with friends is always an
opportunity to look your best. Since you are with people with whom you
are very comfortable, you have a little more freedom to experiment with
hair accessories. A dainty headband is a simple but fashionable choice.
But if you want to show your bubbly side, flower hair clips reminiscent
of the groovy 70s will do just the trick.
Formal Events. If you are attending a formal event, take this
chance to show off a stylishly sophisticated side of you. Try not to go
overboard, though. You will want hair accessories that flow nicely with
the rest of your attire. Do not choose styles that are too matchy-matchy
with your clothes! This might come off as tacky and too dated. Instead,
look for those that are in the same color palette. When in doubt, just
opt to use as little as possible. A simple hair clip with elegant
details will already do wonders for your style.
Work. Most work situations will require you to wear your hair up.
Since it is a place with a very professional atmosphere, you will have
to be more discriminating when choosing your hair accessories. Wearing
something too garish will only attract unwanted attention and might even
get you in trouble. This does not mean that you have no other option
but to be plain and boring. Choose hair accessories that blend well with
your hair color so that it can set off your look without being too
loud.
The key to choosing the perfect hair accessories is to find the ones
that complement your style and do not overpower. Also take into
consideration what is appropriate for certain occasions. At the end of
the day, it is all about how you carry yourself no matter what the
situation.
