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Hot Holiday Hair Accessories

Whether it's a sparkly comb or an embroidered headband, the new crop of hair accessories gives any hairstyle a festive holiday update. Here, a roundup of celebs rocking fabulous 'do decorations, and our picks for the prettiest accessories of the season.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Flirty Girl

Rihanna gives her boyish crop a flirty flair with a sparkly, multi-colored headband.

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Glam Slam

A twinkly butterfly pin adds the perfect finishing touch to Tyra’s glamorous 1940’s-style ’do.

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Zip Up

This edgy-but-cute Zipper Flower Trim Headband ($3.80) is perfect for holiday parties.

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Royal Jewels

At Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 2010 show, Chanel Iman stalked the catwalk wearing a stunning jeweled pin in her upsweep.

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Cherry Good

Shingai Shoniwa’s serves up a glorious natural ’do with a cherry on top.

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Sassy Sequins

Dressy and festive, Juicy Couture Sequin Stone Hair Clips ($55) will add serious glam to any party outfit.

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Haute Headband

Kimora’s sparkly embellished headband adds a touch of drama to her princessy updo.

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Church Lady

Embellished with feathers and mesh, Kelly Rowland’s modified church hat is the last word in ironic glamour.

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Flower Power

Tuck this sheer organza Gossamer Hair Clip ($18) behind your ear for a romantic touch.

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Sparkle Star

In her pre-natural days, Solange wore a skinny headband adorned with a jewel-encrusted ribbon.

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Signature Swag

Mariah Carey decorates her updo with a twinkly butterfly pin—her signature.

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Think Pink

This Dotted Mesh Bow Headband ($4.80) is very “How Will I Know”-era Whitney, which we love.

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Hot Comb

Sherri Saum’s amber-hued floral comb adds a touch of whimsy to her updo.

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Holiday Hair

Beyonce goes for a Billie Holiday look with a pair of lush white gardenia flowers tucked behind her ear.

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Pretty Pins

Give any hairstyle a trendy update with Marc by Marc Jacobs Amour Bobby Pins ($28).

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Yankee Doodle ‘Do

Chanel Iman kills it in a festive red, white, and blue headwrap at the D&G Spring 2009 fashion show.

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With the Band

A skinny black headband worn across the forehead adds some downtown flair to Alicia Keys’ girly curls.

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