Like jewellery, a stylish hair accessory can be the finishing touch to an outfit. No longer restricted to school uniforms, hair accessories have grown up and have a high fashion profile these days. With a little research, you can find all manner of oversized bows, chunky jewelled Alice bands, sleek diamante clips, barrettes, combs and silky scrunchies, all but a click away.

Best hair accessories for women


Using a hair accessory is a quick way to transform any look and you can spend the minimum (and there are lots of great pieces around) or a lot. The choice is of course yours but with thriftiness in mind, we've drilled down on the more affordable hair accessories. You can of course head to Net A Porter and spend vicariously but honestly, with a well chosen piece at an accessible price, the result will be the same. We've found that most fashion brands have a selection of hair accessories to complement their collections so keep an eye out.

Easy fix


If you haven't been to a hair salon for a while and are overdue a cut or style, we suggest that it's worth taking a bit more time to wash and dry your hair and then dress it up with an accessory. It's a quick and easy alternative to changing your hair style too.

If you're feeling a little lack lustre or simply having a bad hair day (and who doesn't have one of those once in a while?), a simple hair accessory can do the trick. It's an easy hack to make the simplest of outfits look finished and complete, not to forget that you'll look well groomed too.



Hair accessories to transform any look


We first came across Fiona Franchimon's combs on Instagram and they are certainly hair transforming. We suggest you watch some of the videos on how to style your hair using these discreet combs and try some of the styles, which not only look salon worthy but keep your hair tamed and under control.



Statement hair accessories


This selection of hair accessories has caught our eye, from the functional to over the top bows and super-sized scrunchies. We've also included hair clips and combs that would work well for brides or wedding guests. And if you want to splash out, there are some more pricey finds from Net A Porter.