Editor's Picks: It's All About Hair Accessories This Summer

Remember in the 90s when it was mandatory that every “it girl” have an extensive collection of hair accessories? If you don’t remember, well now you know. If you were to binge watch every teen movie made in the mid to late 90s, you’ll quickly realize that no hair was free from a statement barrette, statement scrunchie, and bold headband. It was a time to seen, and be known. Yasss!

Welp, fashion does go in cycles, and guess what?! This summer will be one for statement hair accessories. Going to a friend’s cookout? You better finish off that outfit with a bold headband! Going on a rooftop date with a special guy/lady? Clip back those beach waves with some girly pearl barrettes! Start stocking up now, so your collection is ready to slay at all your summer outings! Some key staples for hair accessories this summer are elegant deco barrettes, bejeweled barrettes, pearly headbands and barrettes, exotic head turbans, and fishtail scrunchies! Here are some of my picks you can start your collection with!

Shop the Looks: 1. Marie Clip $30 / 2. Marable Scrunchie $18 / 3. Cult Gaia Turband $60 / 4. Hibiscus Barette $168 / 5. Pack of Bejeweled Hair Pins $19 / 6. x Justine Marjan Rhinestone Gothic Boss Barrette $29 / 7. Lele Sadoughi Pearl Headband $150 / 8. Namjosh Neon Beaded Headband $50

Which one is your favorite? What will your “go to” hair accessory be this summer?! Take a picture of yourself with your favorite summer hair accessory, tag #EARealBabe , and we’ll feature you on our IG!

Cover image via Tanya Litkovska