We Tried 10 of the Prettiest Clips and Headbands So You Don't Have To
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"I have quite thick hair and so often find smaller clips fall out and can't get enough grip, but these are perfect if you want a real statement hair accessory that won't budge. I like the effect of two stacked in parallel with each other."—Emma Spedding, deputy editor
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"On the more low-key end of the hair accessory spectrum (sort of), this is definitely something I can imagine throwing on before I leave the house for both casual and formal occasions. It's slightly more 'blingy' than I'd usually go for, but I think it'll work if I keep the rest of my jewellery pared-back. Also, I feel like, with hair accessories, you sort of have to embrace the drama." — Joy Montgomery, acting assistant editor
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"I'm sorry, but I think I'm literally too busy to be a hair-slide or clip girl! They just don't stay in place. I don't care how damn cute this might look (and doesn't it look so sweet?). It probably won't make it into my day-to-day style." — Hannah Almassi, editor in chief
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Despite having quite coarse, wavy hair, I always struggle to get hair clips to stay put. These ones from Rosantica did the trick though, thanks to the skinny barrette style. I really love how they look as a duo and think they'd look equally as cool with jeans and a tee for a cool weekend look. I'd be tempted to layer up even more for a special occasion.
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"I saw these clips on Instagram and instantly knew I needed them in my hair. Often pearly clips are too thick for my fine hair, but this one sits perfectly on one side and looks super cute." — Alyss Bowen, associate social media editor
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"Rosantica creates really beautiful accessories unlike anything that anyone else is creating. So when it was suggested we do this story, I immediately knew I'd use it as a chance to get this clip in my hair for 10 minutes. It's heavier than any other hair clip I've tried, so I'd save this for an occasion like a wedding rather than an everyday clip." — Emma
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"Having just watched The Other Boleyn Girl, this pearly velvet headband felt weirdly in tune with what I was vibing off, fashion-wise. It's not going to go with every single outfit, and I did feel a bit silly wearing it to the bathroom in our office (we're the only fashion company in the building), but still, it's a cute addition to a wedding or party look, I think." — Hannah
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"This Simone Rocha piece is wonderfully OTT and not something I would wear on a day-to-day basis, but actually I like the idea of choosing it as a statement accessory to a wedding. The monochrome colors will go with so many outfits and it's not so chunky that it overwhelms everything, which is a risk with some headbands. It's love at first sight."—Joy Montgomery, acting assistant editor
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"I went in hard on the whole headband trend, mostly because with a short style I find it hard to style my hair up (or any other way, for that matter). I normally opt for a plain black one with a knot in the middle, as it looks chic, but also keeps my pesky grown-out bangs off my face."—Alyss
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Give me a scrunchie and I'm all over it, but I've never considered wearing a ribbon hair tie before. I have to say, I absolutely love it! It comes with a hair tie already built in so you can leave the ends loose and flowing or tie them up into a floppy bow like this. I'm definitely converted.
