This bow is playful, girly and gives a dramatic touch when placed right on the parting of your hair. It dolls up an otherwise dull ponytail or bun, and could look elegant low down by your ears, complimenting a relaxed pony tail. Find more looks at AroundTheWayCurls.bigcartel.com.
We found this look on a charming fashion blog called MyFroAndI.com. You might sometimes pin just one flower into your hair, but we like how the model here has made a row of different flowers — like a small bouquet on her head.
This clip comes from a factory in Johannesburg and is handmade. It’s the perfect way to add elegance to your hair when you just want to sweep it back, but don’t feel like spending time on an up-do with tons of bobby pins. Read more about it at NewlyNatural.com.
This is a great statement piece if you’re wearing just a tank top and jeans, or even when dressing up a simple black cocktail dress. We love how the model has big hoop earrings on beneath it, giving it an authentic African look. We found this at Etsy.com.
This headband is unashamedly fabulous! We love the touch of the gems for the center of the flowers, and the oversized petals. The colors are perfect for summer and will go with a simple summer dress, or jean shorts and a tank top. We found this at RootsByNaa.GetAfricaOnline.com.
This is another item from Etsy.com. We like how simple it is, and the gorgeous purple hue. It actually doubles as a necklace. It’s very sturdy looking, but elegant at the same time. Get it at Etsy.com.
A gele is a traditional Nigerian headpiece. You can use just about whatever fabric you like — you just need to learn the art of tying it! It looks so elegant, and keeps your hair nice and cool. We found this look at Ewar Makeover’s site EwarBerry.blogspot.com, where you can see a photo guide on how to wrap yours.
These stunning headbands come to us from Beaded Hope headbands, a company that employs women in South Africa impacted by HIV/AIDS. Each headband is handmade, and they’re perfect for sweeping bangs out of your face, or just adding a pop of color without too much fuss.
This sassy item is perfect for wrapping up an unruly fro. It’s very inexpensive on Etsy.com, so you could easily pick up one in several colors.
We couldn’t leave out the traditional African Head Scarf, which can be tied in so many ways that it is an art of its own. We found this funky print on Etsy.com.
