Hair accessories for luscious locks

Hair accessories have adorned the hair of many celebs recently. Sparkling slides, large dazzling statement hair accessories and butterfly hair accessories bejewelled the locks of so many stars as they graced the red carpet and glitzy showbiz parties. The trend for all kinds of hair accessories took 2004 by storm is set to continue into 2005. Think about it - we dress our bodies with clothes, shoes and jewellery to make ourselves look gorgeous, enhance what we've been blessed with and hide what we've been cursed with! But what about our hair? Shampoo, conditioner and an elastic ponytail band hardly compare to a designer dress, heavenly heels and sparkling jewels! Hair accessories are the answer. No longer should a ponytail look plain, a half grown-out fringe look messy or long tumbling curls look undressed.

Hair Lengths and Hair Accessories

Hair accessories are perfect for all hair lengths. Short haired sweeties can use hair accessories to adorn and add sparkle; mid-length minxes will discover hair accessories are problem solvers as well as dazzling enhancers and long haired lovelies are bound to form a lasting relationship with hair accessories as they discover the limitless styles they help achieve and the attention they attract to terrific tresses.

Short hair and using hair accessories to decorate:

It's a complete myth that hair accessories aren't suitable for shorter hair. In fact, because there are limits to the amount of ways shorter hair can be styled; hair accessories can often be the answer to add a different slant to shorter styles. For very short hair, tiny clip-in hair accessories look pretty randomly scattered throughout and delicately sparkle. If there is enough length, larger hair accessories that can be easily attached to the hair, like large hair combs, look dramatic and oh so glamorous worn in shorter locks. A simple hair slide worn to the side to pin back a fringe, looks cute and girlie and is the perfect accessory during those difficult in-between stages of growing hair.

Our top choices from Glitzy Secrets:

Two Of A Kind Hair Slides (tiny pin-in hair accessories to randomly scatter throughout the hair)
Boudoir Babe Large Hair Comb (large hair accessory for a dramatic look)
Blue For You Hair Slides (hair slide to pin back fringes during that in-between stage)

Mid-length hair and using hair accessories as problem solvers:

Hair accessories can be a necessity and as well as a decoration for this hair length. Ponytails can prove a problem with hair being a little too short and, of course, dozens of grips may solve the issue but can look unsightly. Hair accessories can be a God send. A couple of hair slides to hold up those strands of hair that are just too short for a ponytail, a sparkling barrette to hold hair in a low ponytail, a large hair comb for a glamorous look, a hair clamp for the ultimate 'messy' up do - hair accessories can solve, enhance and even transform.

Our top choices from Glitzy Secrets:

Hollywood Icon Hair Slides (hair accessories to pin up those loose strands)
Dazzling Diva Hair Clip (barrette to hold hair in a low ponytail)
Precious Petal Hair Claw (hair accessory for the ultimate 'messy' up do)

Long hair and using hair accessories to enhance luscious locks:

Long haired babes will be spoilt for choice when it comes to hair accessories and the countless styles they help achieve. Loose tousled locks with sections randomly pinned up with a large hair barrette, gives a subtly sexy and romantic look. An elegant chignon pinned up and decorated with a simple long hair pin will look stylish and classy. For a feminine and flirty look, a simple ponytail is a must. No longer should a ponytail look plain with sparkling bands and ponytail covers. Hair accessories, such as a pair of hair slides, are perfect to simply decorate long locks.

Our top choices from Glitzy Secrets:

Butterfly Beauty Hair Clip (large hair barrette to pin up loose tousled locks)
Diamond Butterfly Hair Pin (hair accessory to pin and decorate a classic chignon)
Star Light Ponytail Band (hair accessory for the perfect ponytail)