A curated list of the best hair accessory brands in Australia and New Zealand
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WORDS BY TESS FISHER AND FASHION JOURNAL
Headbands, hair clips and more.
From the elusive bobby pin to the much-loved claw clip, hair accessories are a low effort way to add a little flair to your look. Channelling your inner Blair Waldorf? There’s a headband for that. Living your ’80s fantasy? A scrunchie should do the trick. Getting on board with the butterfly clip revival? Ditto.
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In Australia and New Zealand, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to hair accessories brands, so the FJ team put our heads together to compile a list of our favourites. Why? Because shair-ing is caring.
Apricité
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Female-owned and self-funded, Apricité comes from the word Apricity meaning ‘the warmth of the sun on your skin on a winter’s day’. The brand wants you to find beauty in the little things, which is easy with its curated line of bio-acetate hair clips. This material, created from the natural fibres in wood pulp and cotton, is not only sustainable, but it’s also durable (aka drop-proof).
Zarić Jewellery
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Zarić Jewellery is an independent label founded by Nastja Zarić. Made in small batches in her Melbourne studio, her range of hair accessories is delicate, unique and thoughtfully made. Find her Café Barrette, adorned with freshwater pearls, as well as Divinity Slip Clips in both silver and bronze.
Mode Mischief
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Fashion label Mode Mischief is expanding its range with ’90s-style headbands. Featuring a thick band, the cotton hairbands come in three striped colourways that can be matched with pieces from the collection.
Caitlin Snell
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Handmade in New Zealand, Caitlin Snell’s hair accessories are crafted from deadstock fabrics and natural fibres, including silk, cotton and linen. From oversized bows to flower clips, every piece is made-to-order, so allow up to eight days for shipping.
Saloon Store
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Saloon Store is a Melbourne boutique, known for both its range of local and international designers. The store deliberately carries low levels of stock, encouraging mindful consumption. Find a curated selection of hair accessories, including barettes from Zarić Jewellery, as well as silk scrunchies from Azur and clips from Merrma Earth.
Variety Hour
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Variety Hour is an Australian label most known for its bright and colourful graphics. Each print is hand-painted by founder Cassie Byrnes before being digitised and every scrunchie is made from fabric offcuts to minimise textile waste.
Vesitia
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Founded in Melbourne, Vesitia makes sustainable hair accessories. Think chic claw clips in a range of colourways, including black, red, leopard and amber and more.
Katharina Lou
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Known for its bright colours and tartan fabrics, Katharina Lou’s range of headbands are designed to match the label’s swim and mesh styles. Plus, they’re reversible!
Haus of Dizzy
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Looking for pink candy heart hair clips that say ‘Fuck the patriarchy’? Same. Helmed by proud Wiradjuri woman Kristy Dickinson, Haus of Dizzy makes a habit of flaunting political messages on its pieces, which are all designed, laser-cut, hand-painted and assembled in the label’s Fitzroy studio.
Deiji Studios
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Byron-Bay label Deiji Studios is known for its loose silhouettes and neutral colours. Its oversized scrunchies are an extension of its signature aesthetic, featuring striped prints and colours that match its range of clothing.
Tibbs and Bones
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Melbourne brand Tibbs and Bones is all about maximalism and doesn’t shy away from colour. Its selection of hair accessories is particularly fun – think noughties-inspired fairy hair clips and diamanté slogan barrettes.
Honeymoon Studios
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Though Honeymoon Studios is most known for its bridalwear, there’s no reason non-brides can’t have fun with its range of hair accessories. Shop headscarves, organza scrunchies, embellished headbands, veils and more, with the option to customise fabric colour to match your outfit.
Slip
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Known for creating the ‘OG silk pillowcase’, Slip also has a selection of high-grade mulberry silk scrunchies in a range of sizes (my pick is the Minnie, perfect for space buns).
Reliquia
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Reliquia is an Australian label known for its jewellery and hair accessories. From hair ties to headbands, each item has a special feature that sets it apart and adds personality to your look.
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