This Is the One Hair Accessory Fashion Girls Can't Get Enough Of

There’s no doubt that hair accessories are having a real moment. From statement hair clips and slides to chic headbands and pretty bows, we’re seeing hair accessories everywhere—and we’re not mad about it. For so long, effortlessly (but actually quite a lot of effort, thank you very much) tousled hair reigned supreme as the hair trend du jour. 

However, more recently, hair looks have become more preened, polished and perfected—and with the accessories to match. While there’s no question about how fabulous coiffured hair can look, it’s only natural that well-groomed hairstyles prove higher maintenance and require some sort of protection from the elements. So what’s the answer? Enter the babushka scarf.

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If you ask us, the real star of the street style show this season has been the babushka scarf. Worn over the hair and either tied below the chin, at the nape of the neck or wrapped and tucked around the neck, not only are babushka scarves a practical way to keep your hair in place when stepping out into the wind and rain, but they also look incredibly chic.

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Although a babushka scarf couldn’t be easier to wear, there are some precautions that can be taken to ensure your hair stays in place and doesn’t suffer. From creating static to messing with perfectly placed strands, unless your hair is prepped properly, wearing a babushka scarf could potentially cause more harm than good. Keeping scrolling for all of the hair heroes you might need before investing in a babushka scarf and to shop our pick of the coolest scarves out there.

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Freelance Beauty Editor

Shannon Lawlor is a renowned beauty journalist and has contributed to Who What Wear’s beauty content since 2020. As a leading beauty editor, expert and brand consultant, she has over eight years of experience working for some of the industry’s most esteemed titles, including Who What Wear (of course), Glamour UK, Stylist, Refinery29 and Fabulous. Having also worked behind the scenes with some of the industry’s biggest brands and retailers, Shannon has a unique insight into what people really want from their beauty routines. Understanding that beauty lovers seek honest, open and responsible advice, she has it made her mission to demystify the intimidating world of beauty, taking a no-frills approach to the most relatable topics. While Shannon is the first to admit she doesn’t hold the answer to every beauty question out there, she is dedicated to sharing her expert insights in a bid to help. As a self-proclaimed lazy girl, Shannon has an affinity for easy-to-use, foolproof beauty products and has made it her mission to scope out the best of the best. When she’s not working, Shannon is likely soaking in the bath or giving no-holds-barred beauty reviews on Instagram from her bathroom floor.