Stylish Hair Accessories: 80s Purple Headbands, Clips and Combs

I am the queen of bad hair days. And my stints in front of the mirror typically go something like this: long tresses, short timeframe to whip them into compliance. This is why I’ve developed an unhealthy dependence on hair accessories, specifically of the headband variety.

When I don’t have 20 minutes (usually after a hit-the-snooze-button-again binge) to blow out, flat iron and gloss my hair into shampoo commercial perfection, I create a diversion. I grab the closest hair band, twist my mane into a messy ballerina knot—high on my head if I’m feeling sassy, low if I’m going for laid back—and smack on a headband. End of story.

So, I’m sure you can see why my heart went pitter-patter when I happened upon this smorgasbord of hair accessorizing delight at the 80s Purple site. With so many bows, baubles and bird-like beauties promising to solve all of my hair woes, I was a smidge overwhelmed with glee.

My advice to anyone who has ever tugged and toiled with unruly hair: Grab a couple of these lovelies at 80s Purple, put them into heavy rotation on your most frenzied of mornings and then report back. I challenge you to not feel a little bit chicer and more put together on your most disheveled of days. Say it with me: I (and more specifically, my morning mood) will no longer be affected by the mean-spirited nature of my tangled bed head.

1. Elsa Bow by Cheap Monday: I figure that eventually I will age out of the bow phase. I mean, at some point, bows must look silly on a grown woman, right? Well, until that dreaded day arrives, I will continue to channel my inner swing-set-loving girl and don oversized bows like this satiny black number.

2. Feathered Hair Comb in Brown by Laura Kranitz: Typically, I wouldn’t categorize sleek feathers and frills as anything but feminine. But something about this comb reads rugged and earthy. Even when paired with crumpled hair, jeans and a tee, it would be right at home.

3. Yellow Alligator with Teal Feathers by Withano: The male peacock can keep his fancy feathers. As long as you’ve got this teal plumage placed in your locks, you won’t have to worry about turning heads.

4. Synthetic Braided Band in Brown by Bijules: Leave the fancy braiding and cascading hair to Rapunzel—after all, she’s got plenty of time for such hairstyling while she’s up in that tower. But you have deadlines to make and trains to catch, so I suggest pulling your tresses back into a quick and easy low ponytail and using this band to tame flyaways. The diamond-cut ball chains that drape from the back will add an unexpected spark to a plain pony.

5. Christy Headband in Gold by Laura Kranitz: If this headband doesn’t call to mind images of Gossip Girl Blair Waldorf, nothing will. However, unlike our favorite Upper East Siders, we real world ladies don’t always look so prim and pristine. For those of us who tend to go a couple days between hair washes (hey, it happens!), this mesh net double bow will serve as a welcome and chic distraction from locks that haven’t seen suds in a while.

6. Mara Hairclip in Cream by Laura Kranitz: One word: stunning. Could this handmade hairclip be any more of a showstopper? The medallion base, with its intricate details and subtle pops of color, looks like it could be a treasured heirloom. Add in the splash of peacock plumes and delicate brown feathers, and you have a breathtaking accessory that feels more like a work of art.

(Photos: 80s Purple)