Discover the Stunning 2025 Hair Trend That’s Captivating Fashion Icons Everywhere

Harper Rose1 day agoLast Updated: 14 April 2025

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All the Chicest People I Know Have Been Dabbling in This Breathtaking 2025 Hair Trend

In 2025, personalization is key when it comes to our clothing, with an abundance of charms adorning our handbags and our hairstyles sparkling with molten silver and gold accents. Even Millie Bobby Brown has embraced this trend. While hair jewelry is not a new concept—especially in Black and Asian cultures—it has become increasingly mainstream, largely due to designers integrating futuristic metal accessories into the hair of their runway models. From mini ponytail cuffs embellishing bubble braids at Bronx and Banco’s S/S 24 presentation to fashion buttons styled into sleek hairstyles at Blazé Milano’s F/W 25 show, designers are continually reinventing hair jewelry, inspiring us to do the same.

What is Hair Jewelry?
“Hair jewelry in 2025 feels less like an accessory and more like an extension of the overall look—it’s part of the outfit, the vibe, the image,” explains celebrity hairstylist Marc Ballance. He notes that it is becoming more intentional, architectural, and expressive. We are witnessing statement pieces that do not merely sit in the hair but enhance it. Whether it’s a molten metal claw clip punctuating a perfectly undone updo or a bangle-like cuff accenting a ponytail, it seems that everywhere I look, chic individuals are adorning their hair with jewelry reminiscent of chunky accessories. “It’s about elevating the style in a way that feels curated and directional,” Ballance adds.

However, it is crucial to recognize that metallic or eye-catching hair adornments are not entirely new. For centuries, women in South Indian cultures have adorned their long braids with jadanagam, a traditional ornament (one ornate gold hairpiece even dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Black women have a rich history of detailing their braids and coils with everything from pierced rings to beads, while traditional Japanese hair accessories, known as hana kanzashi, include delicate fabric flower hairpins often used during celebrations.

Thus, hair jewelry has been utilized for thousands of years to express creativity, make a statement, or simply to stay in line with the trends of the time. The act of embellishing one’s hair is not new; it merely continues to evolve.

Why is it Trending in 2025?
Whether this surge in accessory enthusiasm can be attributed to the gradual shedding of pandemic-era uniforms (think cozy work-from-home attire and neglected hairstyles) is up for debate, but it’s clear that people are eager to embrace the joy of dressing up once again.

“There’s a definite shift toward dressed hair again,” muses Ballance. “Clients are craving that sense of finish—something that feels elevated and a bit more glamorous.” He adds, “Hair jewelry brings in that extra layer of self-expression.” In today’s world, where beauty and fashion are scrutinized under the lens of social media, the notion of personal style has sparked much discussion. Everyone desires to be unique (or at least appear so), and this trend offers a fresh way to make an outfit distinctive. “It’s incredibly visual, which is key in a world of red carpets, social content, and close-up moments,” Ballance notes. “A strong hair detail can be just as impactful as a bold lip or a striking accessory.”

How to Use Hair Jewelry
Ballance emphasizes the importance of purposeful placement when using hair jewelry. “In 2025, I’d use hair jewelry to draw attention to specific features of the hairstyle—or to connect the hair more intentionally to the outfit,” he explains. “Think minimalist metal pins anchoring a deep side part, brushed-gold buttons running down a braid, or a singular sculptural cuff on a clean bubble ponytail. It’s about utilizing fewer pieces while making them count; it has to feel considered, not overdone.”

Ready to incorporate hair jewelry into your look? Start by building texture with a light-hold spray, providing just enough grip to anchor the jewelry without weighing the hair down, advises Ballance. After establishing a base, consider your placement. “I like to work with where the eye naturally goes—pins along the braid, tucked into a parting, or sitting clean at the base of a ponytail,” he suggests.

“For heavier pieces, I’ll use fine pins in an X-shape or anchor them with thread or discreet elastics underneath,” he adds. “The goal is always: secure enough to last, but invisible enough to look effortless.”

What to Wear with Hair Jewelry
Celebrity hairstylist Jacob Rozenberg, known for creating Dove Cameron’s viral earbud-strewn updo, views hairstyles as a medium for transformation—where the right hair accessories can either enhance or detract from the overall look. “If you pair the wrong hairstyle with an outfit, it won’t look quite right. But the right hair with an imperfect outfit can elevate the entire ensemble,” Rozenberg explains. “Fashion and hair must complement each other, or they risk clashing.”

According to Rozenberg, there are ways to enhance an outfit using playful hair pieces. “If it’s a super casual look, a ponytail cuff can work wonders. A pair of jeans and a tee paired with some hair jewelry is more fitting than a heavily embellished gown, which can feel overwhelming,” he notes. Overall, he believes hair jewelry is a “fun way to express yourself.”

Get the Look
Interested in trying it out? Explore some of our favorite styles, including stackable pony cuffs and eye-catching metal barrettes from various designers.

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