by Kristin & Suzanne Rose, Cameron Rose Gifts –
We are emerging from the dark, dreary winter and soon heading into spring. With spring comes fresh new styles and a fun twist on some of the trusted looks from years gone past.
In 2022 it’s all about hair accessories, and the plethora of fun options that are out there! For the past few years, hair scrunchies have been heavily and readily available in many boutique stores. In 2019 the velvet scrunchie was very popular and over the next two years we couldn’t get enough of the multitude of patterned scrunchies to choose from. Now in 2022, overstated, jumbo scrunchies in organza fabrics are what we will be seeing filling up the shelves. Keeping with many hair accessory trends this season: the bigger the better.
If, like myself, you have bangs and can’t always make it into your hair salon for a trim, fear not: headbands will be your best friend! Push those long hairs out of your eyes, and enjoy pulling your outfit together at the same time. Headbands of all shapes and sizes are predicted to be one of the biggest trends. Wide, padded headbands have been really sought after this past winter, but coming into spring you may want to look for lighter styles, such as silky one-tone designs, braided headbands and the very popular pearl-accented headbands. Pearls are timeless, elegant and incredibly hot for 2022, which is why you will be seeing them in hair accessories and other fashion accents.
Besides headbands, pearl barrettes and bobby pins are a fantastic way to finish off your hair. Just like our friend the scrunchie, oversized and dramatic barrettes are in style. Grab a pair of your favourite pearl barrettes, part that hair in the centre (we hear you Gen Z; we will try the middle part) and adorn each side with a barrette. You won’t be able to stop wearing your hair this way; it is so easy and incredibly cute! With warmer weather on the horizon, it will feel amazing to get that hair off your face.
If you find yourself wanting to look straight out of a 1950s movie, embrace the retro driving scarf. While this look used to be for keeping the hair out of your eyes while cruising down the highway in your convertible, it has found its way back to us, even if only for the sole purpose of fashion. Who doesn’t want to look like they just stepped out of a Grace Kelly movie?
Full disclosure: I am rather lazy when it comes to styling my hair, which is why I have saved my personal favourite hair accessory trend for last: the hair claw. Hair claws are an easy way to put your hair up, and make it look like you actually tried. Smaller claws are great for half up, half down styles, while the larger ones will hold even the thickest and heaviest of hair styles. There is something for everyone out there these days. The other great benefit to hair claws is they don’t cause damage and breakage to your hair, unlike elastic bands.
It doesn’t matter if you have wild, curly hair, long straight hair or short hair; everyone should be able to find a hair accessory that works for them and shows off their unique personality. Have fun getting creative with your hair, without having to take drastic changes that you might regret tomorrow!
