![]() 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.
I’m currently offering a FREE copy of my hair accessory styling guide! This is a concise “no fluff” guide that I have created for natural hair women who style with hair accessories. As naturals, we can’t take the “one size fit all” approach when it comes to hair accessories.
In the downloadable guide I share what naturals should consider when styling with and purchasing hair accessories. I offer advice on styling with headbands, headwraps, and hair jewelry. I also provide styling tips that will minimize damage to kinky, coily, and curly hair. Visit bit.ly/NaturalsStylingGuide to access and download your copy! Tonya Cross – Accessory Designer What's your favorite hair accessory to style with? Let us know in comments below.
For Naturals By Naturals Hi Naturalistas! I'm Tonya Cross the visionary and designer at Accented Glory. I have created a hair accessory styling e-guide for women with natural hair! I’ve been natural since 2001 and creating things by hand since childhood. Over the years I’ve learned a thing or two about natural hair and hair accessory designs. My guide offers advice and tips based on my experience as a natural creative who LOVES wearing hair accessories! Learn more about my brand story here. Let's Dispel Some Myths You're never too old. Okay ladies let's settle this once and for all right now...Hair accessories are not just for little girls! The grown and sexy can rock them too. There is no age limit on style or fashion. Accessorizing is a great way to allow your personality to shine through so, why not accent your crown? A woman's crown is truly her glory. Undeserved Bad Rap. Just like there are no bad dogs, but bad owners. The same is true for hair accessories! Hair accessories themselves aren't bad; it's simply that most naturals are unaware of what to look for when purchasing and styling with hair accents. Often times the damage caused to hair is due to misuse of the accessory! Natural Hair Friendly All hair accessories are not created equal. Again, there are no bad hair accents; it's simply a matter of knowing which ones work best for you and your hair texture. In my e-guide I share what naturals should consider when purchasing or styling with hair accessories. Whether your hair is kinky, curly, or in locs, my recommends will minimize damage to your textured hair. Ready to purchase my guide now? Click buy. I Got You Whether you're considering styling with hair accessories or a hair accessory styling pro, you can benefit from my styling e-guide! My guide offer resolutions for your hair accessory woes from headband headaches to hair jewelry tangles...I Got You. The best part is that the e-guide is ONLY $4.99! It's a concise quick read that can serve as a handy reference for your hair accessory needs. You can't beat the price nor quality of content. With that being said, are you ready to buy? If so, click my styling guide cover below! Tonya - Visionary of Accented Glory Submit questions about my guide via Accented Glory’s contact us form here! |
Cierra CrossCierra has been a part of Accented Glory since its launch in June 2013. Outside of being an "Accessory Diva", she's a millennial who's currently navigating adulthood. Click Not One Of Your Little Friends to check out her podcast! Categories
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