Hair accessories to wear according to your face shape
Having grown up in an era of hair barrettes and headbands, we’re undeniably thrilled at the revival hair accessories have been experiencing over the last few seasons. But as with every style comeback, our thoughts turn to the ins-and-outs of revitalizing a retro trend. And just like finding the perfect bang style, some hair accessories look better with certain face shapes. So how do you know which barrette, clip, or slide you should take stock in? This quick hair accessories guide will show you.
Heart-shaped Kaia Gerber looks chic in an exaggerated headband.
Padded headbands for heart and square-shaped faces
Perfectly suited to heart and square-shaped faces, a padded headband should be your go-to hair accessory. This year, velvet and Golden Globes-approved braided styles are our trending favorites.
-40%
Jennifer Behr
Paola Headband Pink
$118.80
$198.00
Neiman Marcus
Simitri
Sorbet Headband at Nordstrom
$95.00
Nordstrom
-50%
Lelet NY
Annie Pearly Crystal Velvet Headband Purple
$148.99
$298.00
Neiman Marcus
Simitri
NOLA Headband at Nordstrom
$85.00
Nordstrom
-40%
Jennifer Behr
Paola Headband Red
$118.80
$198.00
Neiman Marcus
Simitri
Pastel Dune Headband at Nordstrom
$90.00
Nordstrom
-50%
Lelet NY
Avril Crystal Velvet Wrap Headband Purple
$113.99
$228.00
Neiman Marcus
Simitri
Mahal Headband at Nordstrom
$85.00
Nordstrom
Embellished barrettes for oval faces
Oval faced ladies are in luck as their face shape affords them to look good in almost any hair accessory. Embellished pearl or rhinestone barrettes look particularly chic and are a more demure option than an exaggerated headband.
Simone Rocha
Floral mini crystal-embellished barrette Silver
$220.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Jennifer Behr
Lennox Bow Barrette White
$225.00
$375.00
Neiman Marcus
Adiba
Zinnia Handmade Barrette in Green at Nordstrom
$129.00
Nordstrom
Lele Sadoughi
Antoinette Angel Bell Bow Barrette
$125.00
Neiman Marcus
Jennifer Behr
Bailey Bow Barette White
$325.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Ben-Amun
Crystal Hair Barrette
$245.00
Neiman Marcus
Rosantica
Crystal-embellished Faux-pearl Headband White
$465.00
Eraldo
-30%
Simone Rocha
Heartbloom embellished hair clip Silver
$211.00
$302.00
Mytheresa
Scrunchies for round faces
Being blessed with a round face can often be associated with babyface vibes so to avoid child-like style connotations, hair scrunchies and elastics in sophisticated styles should be your go-to’s.
Alo
| Airlift Rhythm Scrunchie in Warm Butter
$48.00
Alo Yoga
Kitsch
Microfiber Quick-Dry Towel Scrunchies, Set of 2 Brown
$18.00
Anthropologie
Alo
| Airlift Rhythm Scrunchie in Black
$48.00
Alo Yoga
Slip
Scrunchie Ornament Coquette Bows Brown
$28.00
Anthropologie
Slip
Set of 3 Large Scrunchie Cracker Sweater Print
$47.00
Anthropologie
Alo
| Mesh Sweet Nothing Oversize Scrunchie in Ivory White
$48.00
Alo Yoga
Slip
Skinny Scrunchie Noelle Cracker, Set of 3
$28.00
Anthropologie
