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17 Stylish Ways to Dress Up Your Hair 

17 hair accessories that are perfect for dressing up Afros, braids, curls, ponytails and so much more!
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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With summer in full swing, hair can be a lot to deal with. For those days when you can’t be bothered with a comb, we’ve picked out the hottest hair accessories to carry you from summer through spring so you can have your best hair ever!
The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Cara Geometric Bobby Pins (Set of 3)

Leave the boring bobby pins at home and embellish your hair with these beauties instead!

$16 (for a set of 3), at nordstrom.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Charming Charlie Honeycomb Bandeau Headwrap

Add a pop of color to any braided or loose style for a look that’s bohemian and totally on trend.

$6, at charmingcharlie.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Tasha Stud & Crystal Embellished Skinny Headband

Upgrade your sleek GNO look with a super chic embellished headband.

$24, at nordstrom.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Charming Charlie Pavé Bumble Bee Headband

Take your hive status to the next level with this pavé headband.

$10, at charmingcharlie.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Colette Malouf ‘Jasmine’ Fascinator Headband

This embellished headband is anything but basic. Dress it up or down and wear it all year long!

$988, at nordstrom.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Wedding Belles New York Glass Pearl & Crystal Hair Clip

Crystals and pearls are the perfect hair accents for special occasions.

$34, at nordstrom.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Berry Beaded Crown Headband

Accessorize your updo with a gorgeous beaded crown.

$19.20, at nordstrom.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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MARC JACOBS ‘Swallow’ Bobby Pins (Set of 2)

Flying South sometime this summer? These swallow bobby pins should definitely go with you!

$45, at nordstrom.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Claire’s Vintage Gold Pearl & Crystal Hair Pins

Add a little razzle dazzle to your ‘do with these vintage hair pins.

$14.99, at claires.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Forever 21 Squad Headband

Leader of your squad? Why not let the world know? This headband is hair and squad style goals.

$4.90, at forever21.com 

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Topshop Fluffy Hair Clips

Channel your inner Spice Girl (or cheerleader) with fluffy pom pom hair clips.

$12, at nordstrom.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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L. Erickson ‘Interlock Turban’ Silk Velvet Head Wrap

Add a touch of luxe to your tresses with this velvet headwrap.

$98, at nordstrom.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Icing Black & White Aztec Turban

Can’t get your hair to act right? Twist it up and cover it with a stylish turban.

$14, at icing.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Eugenia Kim ‘Venus’ Butterfly Headband

Gold and butterflies make everything better. This headband is sure to become a staple in your summer wardrobe.

$115, at nordstrom.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Colette Malouf ‘Twist On The Wrist’ Leather Hair Tie

Who needs elastic hair ties when you have the option of ditching the tangles (and the breakage) and using a leather hair tie instead?

$275, at nordstrom.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Cara Leaf Detail Hair Crown

Repeat after us: Every girl needs to have a gold crown in her wardrobe.

$16.80, at nordstrom.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style
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Jen Atkin X Chloe + Isabel Crystal Pavé Fan Pin

Dress up low buns or lock styles with a super stylish fan pin.

$32, at chloeandisabel.com

The Best Summer Hair Accessories to Spruce Up Your Style