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Styling Natural Hair With Headband Designs

2/13/2024

Accented Glory African Print Turban Adjustable Headband

African Print Turban Headband

Spring is quickly approaching! The beanies and hats will be coming off and our natural kinks, coils, and curls will be free to shine. I am so ready and here to give you some hair accessory styling tips. When styling natural hair, just know all hair accessories ARE NOT created equal especially when it comes to headband designs for natural hair. As a natural and accessory designer, I know from experience that some hair accessories are more natural hair friendly than others.

When styling with headband designs, the width of the accessory is something to consider. For example, if you have short or thin hair, designs with a width less than an inch are best. They do not cover too much of your hair and can give the appearance of thicker hair because more hair is pushed together. On the other hand, if you have long or thick hair a wider band would be better. For those with long hair I recommend wearing the headband closer to the hairline and those with thick hair wider headbands cover more area and can be seen despite hair volume. My accessory brand Accented Glory has a variety of headband designs of various widths.

Another factor to consider when styling natural hair is the material used to create the headband. Some materials like nylon and elastic can be harsh on natural hair and cause breakage. To avoid this issue, look for hair accessories made from softer materials such as silk or satin. Satin lined headbands are especially great for styling with natural hair because they help reduce friction and keep your kinks, coils, and curls from drying out. My headband designs are satin lined and created with materials that will minimize damage to natural hair.

Finally, when styling natural hair with hair accessories, you want to make sure that the headband fits properly. A headband that is too tight can cause damage to your hair and headaches, while one that is too loose can slip off easily. My advice would be to purchase adjustable headband designs. All Accented Glory headband designs are adjustable for these very reasons. My customers can control how tight their headband fits; protecting their hair from breakage and avoiding headband headaches.

Who is ready to go outside? Before you go, remember that there are certain headband designs and materials that are better suited for styling your natural hair. Satin lined headbands are a great choice since they help reduce friction and keep your kinks, coils, and curls moisturized. Also, make sure your headband is a good fit by purchasing adjustable headband designs where you control how tight they fit. Enjoy the Spring in style!

Tonya - Visionary Designer

What are some more tips when styling with headbands? Feel free to share in comments below.

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Great Seashell Accessories for Mermaid Costumes

10/9/2023

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Did you know that cowrie shells have African roots and a direct connection with mermaids? This relationship makes the shells perfect for accessorizing mermaid costumes!

African Water Goddess

Cowrie Shell Adjustable Headband

Mami Wata is the most celebrated mermaid like deity from Africa. Cowrie shells are believed to be a gift from the water goddess. The shell is known to bring good luck and protection to those who wear them.

You too can feel like a goddess by rockin’ Accented Glory’s Cowrie Shell Adjustable Headband. This cowrie crown design is created with twelve (12) cowrie shells. The number 12 symbolize completion and harmony. All of my headband designs are adjustable which allows you to control how tight the headband fits!

Feminine And Fertility

Cowrie Shell Necklace

Cowrie shells are symbols of feminine and fertility due to their resemblance of vulva. Women in many African cultures wear them to help conceive and give birth safely. The shell’s energy from the ocean goddess brings good health.

As a woman own business, I embrace my femininity and innate ability to create. I believe positive energy is passed on to each design I handcraft. My Cowrie Shell Necklace is a great accent for mermaid costumes. It’s created with cowrie shells, hemp cord, and nickel free jewelry fixtures.

Wealth And Prosperity

Accented Glory's Cowrie Shell Star Shaped Earrings

Cowrie Shell Star Shape/ Flower Earrings

In many African cultures, cowrie shells were a symbol of wealth and prosperity. People with more cowrie shells were regarded as having higher social status. The shell is the earliest form of money known to mankind.

It makes sense for under the sea royalty to adorn themselves with cowrie shell accessories. My cowrie flower earrings are beautiful mermaid accessories. The earrings are created with 5 shells; the number 5 signifies grace and goodness. This design was featured on Good Housekeeping article “15 Gorgeous DIY Mermaid Costumes You Can Throw Together at the Last Minute”.

If you need seashell accessories for your mermaid costume, I Got You! My handcrafted cowrie shell designs would be a great accent. Shop for my designs on Amazon, Etsy, and at Milton Rhodes Center of the Arts gift shop in Winston Salem, NC.

Tonya - Visionary Designer

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