If you’re looking to switch up your go-to hair trends now that spring is in full swing, fashion and beauty insiders will tell you that hair accessories are a great place to start. They require minimal effort and have the ability to take your outfit from zero to hero in an instant.
Here at Who What Wear UK, we’ve been keeping a beady eye on some of the major styles that we predict will be everywhere, and as ever, we’ve also spoken to those in the know whose expert advice we trust.
Take Jake Unger from Larry King Marylebone, for example, who tells me that hair jewellery is back in a big way. “Think chunky silver shells, clips, diamond-inspired tiaras and delicate hair pins that you can adorn hair with—basically anything that makes a statement. ’90s headscarves are also making a return, see Calvin Klein and Anna Sui S/S 26 runways—but as well as silk, other materials such as lace and crochet will make an appearance.’
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With that in mind, here are our favourite accessories to amplify your go-to spring hair trends, along with the best products to master each look.
1. Seashells
If it feels too early in the year to embrace beach-inspired hair jewels, consider this your cue to think again. Perfectly aligned with 2026’s hair jewellery direction, they offer a subtle nod to the sun-soaked escapism we’re all yearning for. The trick to wearing them in spring? Clip one into undone, loose waves alongside breezy linens and barely-there makeup.
This M&S clip turns a simple style into a chic statement.
H&M
Seashell-Shaped Hair Clip
This sculptural silver finish is the perfect partner to a tousled beachy up-do.
2. Tortoiseshell Headbands
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With all things Carolyn Bessette Kennedy still very much in the spotlight, tortoiseshell headbands are officially having a moment. Whether you’re throwing it on with a loose ponytail or pairing yours with big, bouncy curls, you can’t go wrong.
Alexandre de Paris
Timeless Plaisance Headband
This thin style looks great when placed amongst waves or curls.
& Other Stories
Wide Classic Headband
If you’re not a tortoiseshell person, this burgundy style gives the same chic, goes-with-anything vibe.
3. French Pins
No beauty editor could resist this particular French-pin look at The Row’s spring/summer 2026 show. Although this specific creation used multiple pins and combs, a single French pin is the ultimate accessory for creating a minimal yet exceptionally chic French twist.
Sephora Collection
French Twist Twist Pins
For thicker hair types, this duo will keep your up-do from budging.
Sézane
Gladys Hair Accessory in Gold Tortoiseshell
This pin from Sézane might just be the chicest hair accessory I have ever laid eyes upon.
4. Padded Headbands
Fashion insiders know all too well that rich tonal browns aren’t going anywhere. Lean into the trend with a padded headband—by far the most failsafe hair accessory to opt for. Use to keep long hair out of your face or to instantly dress up an otherwise plain ponytail. As for the material, anything goes; try velvet or, for a fresher take, opt for linen.
Clementine & Mint
The Mocha Linen Headband
For a more off-duty look, opt for this linen number.
Jennifer Behr
Tori Headband in Velvet Topaz
There’s no look this luxe headband can’t work with.
5. Mixed-Metal Florals
Why choose between silver and gold when you can have both? Pinned just so, they capture this season’s romantic mood.
Oliver Bonas
Kimberly Fine Gold Metal Flowers Hair Barrette Clip
This barrette proves hair accessories aren’t just for finishing touches.
Hermione Harbutt
Orchid Pearl Hair Clips
These tiny metal blooms turn a casual hair flip into a moment.
6. Lace Headscarves
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The delicate lace headscarf is emerging as S/S 26’s most poetic hair accessory. Spotted on the runways of Anna Sui, it channels vintage charm. The key to wearing it now is contrast. Brunettes or those with dark hair can opt for white or cream, while blondes can try chocolate browns or indigo blues. Pair it with a crisp cotton shirt and ballet flats, and you’ve got Spring 26 style nailed.
Free People
Felicity Hair Scarf
Consider this your throw-on-and-go hero: it makes even the simplest outfit feel styled.
ASOS
Lace Multi-Use Scarf in White
This sheer lace headscarf is an easy way to give your hair an air of undone romance.
