From safety pins to crystal-encrusted scarves, 15 celebrity hair accessories that will blow your mind

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Topknots, braids and ponytails are three ways to play up an everyday hairstyle (especially when the look is so easy to achieve), but you’ve got to admit, nothing beats the addition of a hair accessory to instantly amp up your hair game. There’s just something we love about putting an extra somethin’ in your hair to really stand out in a crowd. While celebrities have experimented with everything from tousled side-swept hair to elaborate updos, it seems like lately many of these A-list stars are adding accessories to make the ultimate hair statement. From Chloe Grace Moretz’s simple fedora to Blake Lively’s satin headband to something a little more outrageous (cue Sarah Jessica Parker’s 2013 Met Gala headpiece), we’ve rounded up 15 wild celebrity hair accessories you can tackle for an everyday look. Or maybe for your next costume party. Your call. 

Lupita Nyong’o is the modern-day poster child for bold and refreshing beauty (hello, she is the newest face for Lancôme!), but the Academy Award winner actress especially has it down when it comes to hair. While some may think pixie cuts may be limiting in the hair department, Nyong’o proves otherwise. How can we forget that simple but glittery headband she sported at the Oscars?

Bobby pins are also having a moment this year. Emma Watson had shown us some serious hairstyle game during her Noah promo tour. But one particular hairstyle (and outfit!) we adored was the topknot she worked at the London premiere. With her hair styled in a no-fuss fashion and jewelled pins sporadically placed underneath, the young starlet shows us exactly how to one-up the topknot. Speaking of exposed pins, Kate Mara epitomized the saying “business in the front, party in the back” at the screening of the second season of House of Cards. While it may look like the actress is channeling Spring 2014’s wet hairstyle from the front, her bobby pins were on full display in the back. Gone are the days of hiding those pins in your hair! And if you have one too many safety pins lying around the house, why not channel Kelly Osbourne’s punk-themed hairstyle? You can read all about it here.

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celebrity hair accessories emma watson

Up the topknot hairstyle like Emma Watson at the UK Premiere of Noah with jewelled pins sporadically pinned under a fuss-free bun.

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celebrity hair accessories blake lively

Want to channel your inner Barbie? Why not top off a 60s-inspired voluminous hairstyle with a simple pink satin hairband like Blake Lively did at the 2014 CFDA.

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celebrity hair accessories elle fanning

Heading to a music festival this weekend? Elle Fanning’s floral headpiece at the private reception of Maleficent makes for the perfect hairstyle inspiration.

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celebrity hair accessories kate mara

Gone are the days of hiding bobby pins in your hair! Make your hairstyle a statement look like Kate Mara by purposely showing off those bobby pins while flipping your hair outwards.

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celebrity hair accessories emma stone

Add a glittery barrette to a tousled updo like Emma Stone for a fun and put-together hairstyle.

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celebrity hair accessories chloe grace moretz

Heading to the French Riviera or just having a bad hair day? Chloe Grace Moretz’s Cannes look proves a fedora can solve any hair problems.

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celebrity hair accessories jessica biel

Nothing says understated glam like adding a diamond floral hair accessory to a relaxed wavy hairstyle à la Jessica Biel.

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celebrity hair accessories lupita nyongo

Lupita Nyong’o proves a simple sparkly headband can up the pixie hairstyle any day.

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celebrity hair accessories kelly osbourne

Have one too many safety pins lying around the house? How about channel Kelly Osbourne’s hairstyle for the ultimate punk look.

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celebrity hair accessories katy perry

Katy Perry proves there is no such thing as over-the-top beauty when it comes to red carpet. Teaming a multi-coloured floral hair accessory with her bubblegum pink hair at the AMA 2011 is a case in point.

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celebrity hair accessories lana del rey

Pin back those annoying side bangs with bejewelled crocodile hair barrettes like Lana Del Rey to up the glam factor.

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celebrity hair accessories michelle williams

Team a textured bob with a bejewelled comb teeth hairband like Michelle Williams for a punk but glam look.

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celebrity hair accessories sarah jessica parker

No one does OTT like Sarah Jessica Parker. No one.

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celebrity hair accessories nicole richie

Add a hint of sex appeal with a statement head covering (complete with kitty cat ears) à la Nicole Richie.

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celebrity hair accessories karolina kurkova

Not really into Rihanna’s 2014 CFDA look? You can always work Karolina Kurkova’s 2012 Met Gala look that consisted glittering Rachel Zoe dress and a matching turban.

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