What's hair hardware, and how is it defining the beauty trend?

Time of India

3 days ago

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With the festive season upon us, we have the perfect moment for a little fun with our beauty routines, and when it comes to acing the hairstyle tricks, there's one trend you can start with this year.
Taking the finishing touches to the next level, let's talk about the hair hardware trend that everyone's literally obsessed with. And, trust us, it's more than just adorning oversized scrunchies and tied bows.
What is hair hardware
?
Hair hardware plays with hair accessories inspired by mechanical and metallic detailings with a technological influence that have an embellished and shiny appearance and look more classy with flowing silhouettes and soft textures.
One can think of statement clips and silver hair cuffs with gemstone-studded hairpins that scream iconic from a distance.
What's great about this trend is that it works perfectly on all textures and includes hair decoration with unconventional materials, which can be used throughout the festive season. If you're ready to amp up your look this year with these statement hair jewels, then here is our list of inspirations you can pick from.
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Best hardware inspirations
Gemstone studs: Creating a work of art with gemstone finishing, it gives the perfect shining addition and will take your hairstyle game to another level. Top it up with a bun or on the sides with a centre parting, and rule the evening in utter glam.
Layered shining clips
Create this K-pop-inspired cacophony of clips layered on the crown of your head and create an impact with a sleek ponytail or braided show.
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The statement floral pins
Floral accessories are a summer staple, but amp them up with structured and sharp detailing and add some beading or glitter, giving you the perfect feminine vibe.
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Maximalist golden charms
If you're done with the subtle grace, then opt for a statement, maximalist, golden-tinted hair charm and adorn it on your sleek braid. You can choose evil eyes, butterfly wings, floral charms, and more, but dipped in gold or silver metallic hues.
The iconic metallic cuffs
Switch your usual rubber band for a statement metallic cuff and instantly elevate your basic ponytail into something powerful and absolutely iconic.
Bring your claws out
Claw clips are an essential part of your haircare vanity. But soar high with metallic or embellished claw clips that will reign supreme this festive season.
Don't worry about your cute hair bows, as they are still very much on the summer mood board, but once you try this hair hardware trend, we bet there will be no going back.