The market is flooded with great hair accessories: headbands, tortoise clips, rhinestone barrettes and colourful scrunchies. They’re not all the same, however. High-quality hair accessories will cost more, but in the end they’ll go the distance and be a little easier on your hair. Here are tips on how to chose the right accessory.
- Stretch all elastic hair bands, scrunchies and ponytail holders. Make sure they are taut. Look for finished seams on scrunchies and headbands and secure metal clamps on ponytail holders.
- Try on all headbands to see if they mold to the shape of your head and hold your hair firmly in place. Spread the arms a little to check for resilience. Look for proper finishing, including secure seams, and make sure that any adornments are secure.
- Open and close all barrettes and hair clips to check the hinge mechanism and clasp. Try them on to ensure that they hold your hair in place. Look for hard plastics and chip-resistant metals.
- Inspect all accessories that have rhinestones, beads and jewels. Look for secure attachments and prongs. Check for bead holes that are evenly drilled.
- Choose bows and ribbons that have finished edges and tails. Opt for velvet accessories with a thick, plush nap.
- Check hair chopsticks for splinters or chips that could snag your hair or scratch your scalp. Check the spring mechanism on butterfly or claw clips — it should be tense and should spring back to the starting position very easily.
Courtesy : Times of India
