They say time is the best sieve for separating good ideas from bad ones. There are trends that win us over at first glance, only for us to realize later that they were nothing more than a visual distraction. But trends worth paying attention to remain etched in memory.
I became aware of this back at The Row’s Spring/Summer 2026 show. As silhouettes that radiated the brand’s familiar luxurious minimalism walked down the runway, I couldn’t get one detail out of my head: relaxed buns woven with combs and French pin hairpins. It was that perfect casual moment that looks both effortless and incredibly refined.
As someone who is not particularly skilled at styling and complicated hairstyles, using hair jewellery, clips, and accessories is a real lifesaver for me. I am always looking for ideas and inspiration, so that The Row look won me over with ease. Whether I need to hide a bad hair day or I am going through a lazy phase, hair accessories save the day in an instant and turn an everyday hairstyle into a detail worth noticing. Below, find five types of accessories that will help you when your hair refuses to cooperate.
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5 types of hair jewellery that elevate every outfit
1/ Hair bows
Probably the sweetest type of accessory, bows add a dose of femininity to every look. You can wear them as a clip lightly tucked to the side or as a striking addition to your ponytail or bun. Either way, a bow easily turns an ordinary, already familiar hairstyle into an exceptionally interesting silhouette.
2/ Hair clips
Hair clips have been a practical solution for “bad days” for years, or for simply tying up your hair without worrying about breakage. But with modern models that today look more like sculptures than classic accessories, they become the most important piece of jewellery you wear.
3/ Headbands
Although Blair Waldorf was the ultimate inspiration for headbands for years, this year we have a new icon. The popularity of the style Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was known for has brought this accessory back into the spotlight.
4/ French pin
One of the best French beauty inventions is certainly the French pin. With this unusual hairpin, you can turn loose hair into an elegant bun worthy even of the red carpet in an instant.
5/ Jewellery hair ties
When you want to take your ponytail to the next level, jewellery hair ties do it with ease. Although a ponytail is already a very cool hairstyle in itself, there is no reason not to further embellish it with these special details.
