Bows, Clips, and Cuffs! 12 Hair Accessories to Inspire Your Next Style

December 25, 2024

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Sometimes I look at my outfit before heading out the door and think: “this could be improved by one ofthe best hair accessories.” Like your favorite red lipstick or go-to earrings, these artful hair adornments provide eye-catching enhancements to any look day or night.

Vogue’s Favorite Hair Accessories

The Red Bow: Bode Red Winners Sash bow barrette, $250
The Festive Velvet: Jennifer Behr velvet bow barrette, $128
The Ponytail Upgrade: Lelet NY glossy dome pony cuff, $158
The Embellished Headband: Sophie Buhai Carolyne satin headband, $175
The Fun Scrunchie: Damson Madder shirred garter scrunchie, $26
The Everyday Claw Clip: Emi Jay Big Effing clip, $34
The French Pin: Alexandre de Paris Les Classiques hair pin, $67
The Sculptural Comb: Completedworks silver-plated hair comb, $535

This holiday season, try Dôen’s Lala grosgrain bow on for size—it’s perfect to clip onto a half-up ponytail. Or, go more festive with Jennifer Behr’s beloved velvet style in a dazzling deep red that’s jolly as can be. If coquette ribbons aren’t your speed, consider a bejeweled headband instead. Eugenia Kim has a crystal-embellished one that can add a touch of flair to any all-black party look; whereas, Clio Peppiatt’s is hand-adorned with pearls, beads, and crystals in a plush ivory satin.

Not to worry, there are many hair accessories perfect for daily wear, too. I’ve seen many an editor use one of Lelet’s sculptural hair cuffs to sweep hair back into a low ponytail before busy workdays. Take your pick of gold and silver finishes by the New York-based label, or acryllic versions in a host of earthy browns, greens, and ivories from Free People. Or, you can upgrade your hair tie with a flowered scrunchie by Maryam Nassir Zadeh and Sandy Liang like all the street style stars at the Copenhagen spring 2025 shows. For something more sleek, we’ve been obsessed with Lie Studio’s clip and Alexandre de Paris’s french pin. Both are versatile enough for hair worn up or down. And nothing beats a classic claw clip—thank goodness for Machete, France Luxe, and Emi Jay for timeless styles sure to be worn again and again. All of these and more, below, in Vogue’s edit of hair accessories to sport into 2025 and beyond.