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.

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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.

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Cancer Headwear Women, Womens Velvet Turban Stretch Slouchy Cancer Beanie Hat Rhinestone Flower Hijab Head Wrap Cap Hair Loss Protection Chemo Alopeci Black

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£3.39

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Fat Face

FatFace Black Velvet Headband

Delivery: £4.95

£14.50

FatFace

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Chemo Headwear for Women UK, Womens Velvet Turban Stretch Slouchy Cancer Beanie Hat Rhinestone Flower Hijab Head Wrap Cap Hair Loss Protection Chemo A Blue

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£3.30

Amazon

Valentino

VLogo bow-detail cotton velvet headband Black

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£320.00

Mytheresa

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Ermandina Jewish Head Covering for Women Velvet Beret Tichel Snood Headcovering, Black, One Size

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£47.55

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Prada

Cotton velvet headband Black

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£370.00

Mytheresa

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Shimmer Velvet Twist Knot Headband Elastic Plain Turban Hairband Yoga Sport Lady (Navy Blue)

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£4.99

Amazon

Maison Michel Accessories, female, Pink, ONE SIZE, Accessories

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Maison Michel

Accessories, female, Pink, ONE SIZE, Accessories

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£186.00 ~~£218.00~~

Miinto

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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.

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Ladies Winter Beret,Black Beret Lady,French Berets,Womens Red Beret, Fashion Womens Flower Knit Crochet Hat Winter Warm Cap Beret (Beige, One Size)

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£9.98

Amazon

LoveShackFancy

Bow Ties, female, Black, ONE SIZE, Lorna Bow Barrette with Iridescent Pearls and Rhinestones

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£79.60

Miinto

Goossens

Venise rock crystal barrettes set - Gold

Delivery: free

£503.00

FARFETCH

Chanel

2021 faux-pearl logo-lettering hair barrette - Gold

Delivery: free

£1,864.00

FARFETCH

Jennifer Behr

Annalee bow barrette - Black

Delivery: £10.00

£245.00

FARFETCH

Jennifer Behr

Zaya Barrette - Silver

Delivery: free

£409.00

FARFETCH

Jennifer Behr

Thalassa pearl embellished filigree barrette - Gold

Delivery: £10.00

£298.00

FARFETCH

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Jennifer Behr

Bianca pearl embellished bow barrette - Neutrals Beige

Delivery: free

£451.00 ~~£507.00~~

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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.