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Holiday Hair Accessories for Women: Velvet Bows, Pearl Barrettes, Claw Clips & Headbands
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items With holiday party season only weeks away, a good hair accessory does more for an outfit than a new top. These velvet bows, pearl barrettes, jeweled claw clips and embellished headbands come from Kendra Scott, Madewell, Anthropologie and Aerie, and m...
A black velvet headband with pearls is the fastest way I know to make a plain sweater and jeans look dressed for a holiday dinner. It sits comfortably without the tight pinch behind my ears, which matters when I wear it through a long evening of cook...
Kendra Scott Velvet Pearl Headband in Black
This is my pick for a quick twist when I have ten minutes to get from errands to a party. The pearl studs make an ordinary claw clip look special, and the medium size holds my hair without that heavy, pulled feeling by the end of the night.
Madewell Pearl Studded Medium Claw Hair Clip
Six velvet bows in a set means one stays in the car, one in my purse and one on a ponytail for holiday photos. The velvet grips better than satin, so a bow on a low pony stays put through hugging relatives and wrapping paper.
Anthropologie Velvet Bow Hair Ties, Set of 6
Under twelve dollars on sale, this lightweight bow clip is what I grab when I want a little polish on a half-up style without any fuss. The cutout shape keeps it from looking too sweet, so it works with a flannel shirt as well as a dress.
Aerie Cutout Bow Hair Clip
These are the splurge on this list, but a set of eight lets you scatter pearls through a bun or a braided crown for a party and hold the style all night. I like that they are real accessories you can reuse for years, not a throwaway hair pack.
Anthropologie Pearl Hair Pins, Set of 8
A velvet bow headband is the most popular holiday photo look right now, and this black one goes with every outfit in my closet. The padded band stays comfortable through a long day of travel and a family dinner, so it does not leave a headache.
Madewell Velvet Bow Covered Headband
Pulled back with this gold hammered barrette, a sleek low ponytail looks like jewelry on its own, and it matches gold hoops perfectly for a party. It holds a medium amount of hair securely, and the finish keeps it from looking like a basic drugstore ...
Kendra Scott Zorte Barrette
Two clips cover the whole week, a bigger one for a full twist and a smaller one for a half-up style when I am short on time. The pearl coating looks dressy enough for a work holiday lunch and easy enough for a weekend errand run.
Anthropologie Pearl Hair Claw Clips, Set of 2
This three-inch barrette is covered in real freshwater pearls, which gives it a glow that plastic pearls never get. I clip it on one side of a loose wave for a holiday party and it looks as if I tried far harder than I did.
Madewell Freshwater Pearl Barrette
The dusty burgundy shade is the one I reach for in December, because it looks rich against dark hair and a winter coat. The no-tug elastic is gentle on fine hair, and I wear it on my wrist between styles like a bracelet so I never lose it.
Madewell Velvet Bow Hair Tie
This set comes in three sizes with acrylic pearls, so I can match the clip to how much hair I am pinning up. A small one handles bangs, a medium handles a twist, and the large one carries a thick ponytail without slipping.
Anthropologie Shiny Claw Hair Clip Set
A two-pack gives me a spare to tuck into a coat pocket or share with a friend who forgot hers before the party. The rust shade is warm and unusual, and it looks great against a camel coat in family photos.
Madewell Two-Pack Velvet Bow Hair Elastic
This one is truly statement jewelry for the hair, the kind of piece that carries a simple black dress with no necklace at all. Wearing it low on a sleek ponytail looks polished for a night out, and it also makes a nice gift boxed up from Kendra Scott...
Kendra Scott Holland Barrette
At about nine dollars on sale, this is the easiest way to add a bow to an everyday twist without buying a separate bow. The tortoise color goes with brown, blonde and black hair alike, so it works for most people on a gift list.
Aerie Bow Claw Clip
A ruffled headband with pearls turns a ponytail into a party style with one move, and I like that it is not too stiff to wear all day. It is currently marked down to under fifteen dollars, which makes it a fun holiday splurge.
Anthropologie Embellished Ruffled Headband
A small crescent barrette is ideal for the days when you want a little shine but not a big accessory. I pin one side back to keep hair off my face while cooking, and it looks pretty enough for a last-minute dinner invitation.
Madewell Crescent Moon Barrette
Natural pearls on slim pins are what I reach for when a style needs to look soft instead of sparkly. I tuck a few into a low bun for dinners and weddings, and the thin pins slide in without pulling on fine hair.
Anthropologie Natural Pearl Hair Pins, Set of 7
A flower clip adds a little softness to a winter outfit, and the royal berry shade is festive without being obvious Christmas red. At about nine dollars it is an easy add-on to a gift or a stocking.
Aerie Two Tone Flower Hair Clip
The braided velvet band is a good middle ground when a full padded headband feels like too much. It adds a plush touch to a straight hairstyle and is soft enough that I can wear it through a long family gathering without feeling it.
Kendra Scott Velvet Braided Headband
Pearl bobby pins are the lowest-effort upgrade on this list, because you can slide them in without changing your usual style. I use two to hold back each side of my hair for photos, and no one guesses they are regular pins.
Anthropologie Pearl Bobby Pins, Set of 3
The wavy shape makes this barrette look like a piece of modern jewelry, and I like it clipped sideways above my ear. It pairs nicely with simple gold earrings for a holiday lunch with friends.
Madewell Wavy Metal Hair Clip
This horseshoe barrette gives a retro look for under ten dollars on sale. I like it for pulling my hair back at the crown when I want a clean look that still seems dressed up for the holidays.
Aerie Horseshoe Hair Barrette
These delicate baby's breath pins look like tiny flowers frozen in crystal, and they are ideal for a holiday party or a wedding. I keep them for the nights when I want something special and feminine in my hair.
Anthropologie Twigs & Honey Baby's Breath Pearl and Crystal Hair Pins, Set of 2
Flat clips lie against the head, so they are what I use when I need to sit in a car seat or lean on a couch without a lump behind my skull. The maroon shade is a rich holiday color that looks good against dark winter knits, and it holds a twisted-up ...
Teleties Large Flat Hair Clip
Mini clips are the cheapest way to try a playful pinned-back look, and this pack is half off right now at under thirteen dollars. They work for costume parties and fall gatherings, and a few lined up along one side of the head look surprisingly dress...
Aerie Halloween Mini Hair Clip Pack
A pearl-trimmed bow barrette is the dressiest way to wear a bow, and it clips on in seconds at the back of a low ponytail. Availability may change, so treat this as a spare, but it is a lovely pick for holiday dinners and weddings.
Anthropologie Pearl-Embellished Bow Barrette Hair Clip