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All Of The Hair Rings Inspo You Need For Festival Season

Beyoncé may have cancelled her Coachella takeover, but festival season is still in full effect.
The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

From the California desert to Randall’s Island in NYC and our very own ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans, this year is stacked with a slew of performances that you may or may not plan to see in person. Festival settings are feeding ground for culturally insensitive fashion and beauty (headdresses, face paint, etc.), so make sure you don’t get caught in the fray.

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Black women have long been trendsetters and the latest accessory crazy is perfect for any and every texture. Hair rings, available in an assortment of designs and finishes, are basically jewelry for the tresses that can be easily worn on a bevy of styles.

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Whether you’re sporting goddess braids, long locs or twists, these teeny baubles are the quickest way to transform into a standout. Before you pick up a set of your own, bookmark some styling inspo below! 

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Hair Rings Inspiration

Weave them into a cascading french braid. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Work them into your braids, from root to tip. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@aurelia_carnets/ instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Add a royal twist to your goddess locs with gold baubles. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@naturalbabe10.11_pro/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Spice up a loose braid with pretty gold hoops. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@nsokimusic/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Line gold rings in front of your afro for extra pizazz. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@pippamelody/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Don’t be afraid to mix it up with words and pops of color. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@hautesavage/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Go bold with extra large rings at the bottom of your do. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@cynthiaglam/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Run them in a straight line down the center of your braid. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@kywill/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Spruce up your top knot with a few at the top of your head. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@the_hairchologist/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

This half-up, half-down style gets an instant upgrade with a pop of gold rings. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@hairstyledbymaz/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Pair your hair hoops with a pair of matching doorknockers. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@dallasalexiaxo/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

These silver hoops are taking her side braids to next level fierceness. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@kameelyen/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Small accessory. Big impact! 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@carlbembridgehair/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Your hair hoops and facial piercings are a match made in heaven. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@alanahenry._/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Bling bling! 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@krystalmetcalfe/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

White hot rings for the win. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@janieb/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Your milkmaid braid is begging to be accessorized. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@toryhammondsalon/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Scatter them throughout your ponytail. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@monicabibalou/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

The more jewelry, the better. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@hevicstyles/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Sometimes, just a few make a huge difference. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@joydarlinginnit/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Top knot goals. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@benyhanders/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Accessorize your braided bob with a handful of silver baubles. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@vidakush/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Loving the uniform placement of these hoops! 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@vidakush/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Even straight hairstyles can flourish with a couple of well-placed rings. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@thepatriciabright/instagram
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Hair Rings Inspiration

Mix and match your jewelry to perfection. 

The Hair Accessory Every Black Girl Will Be Wearing This Festival Season
@clatodd/instagram
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