Why Throwback Hair Accessories Are Cool Again -- Scrunchies, Headbands & More!

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See why celebs can't stop wearing the hair adornments from childhood.

Get ready to dig up your childhood hair accessories because they're back in a big way! 

Seen on the runway, Instagram and celebs, throwback hair accessories by way of headbands, scrunchies, pins and clips, popular in the '80s and '90s, are everywhere right now. 

The resurgent trend has found its way on the heads of the most stylish ladies from Alexa Chung to Kendall Jenner to even Kate Middleton! They're the easiest way to dress up your tresses from dull to trendy (and to deal with two-day hair!). It also works as the perfect finishing touch to various outfits, whether it's complementing a feminine dress or lending interest and romantic vibes to a casual jeans-and-tee combo. 

Watch as ET's senior style editor Marisa Runyon styles the nostalgic pieces for 2019 in the video above and shop our favorites ahead. 

Headbands

From velvet to satin in bright hues, padded headbands add a cool, vintage flair to any look. 

Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters Clarissa Padded Headband $12 

Donni

Donni Satin Dolce Headband $48

Scrunchies 

We recommend silk-satin designs as they're read modern compared to its '80s and '90s counterparts. Plus, they won't damage your delicate locks. 

Silk Laundry

Silk Laundry Silk Scrunchie Emerald $25

Donni

Donni Silk Chiquita $38

Clips & Pins

Today's iterations of clips, pins, slides and barrettes range in styles from pearl to geometric shapes. Think of it like jewelry for the hair! 

Amazon

RingBuu Faux Pearl Hair Clip $4

Kitsch

Kitsch Metal Bobby Pins in Teardrop $12

Chloe + Isabel

Chloe + Isabel Pearl Pin Set $38 

Each product has been selected, and each product’s style has been reviewed, by our editorial team; however, we may receive affiliate commissions from some links to products on this page. Prices listed are subject to change by the retailer.

 

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