Accessories

Tell the shape you see apart from the cut, styling or install behind it.

What to notice

Read each definition and look for the detail it names. Related terms overlap, and a name alone cannot tell you the method or the result.

These drawings explain a term. They are not anyone’s work or results.

Beads: Beads threaded onto braids, twists, or locs.
Cowrie Shells: Cowrie shells threaded into braids or locs.
Cuffs: Visible cuff-shaped adornments around braids or locs.
Rings: Decorative rings clamped onto braids or locs.
Bows: Ribbon bows fixed into the style.
Butterfly Clips: Small butterfly-shaped claw clips, usually decorative.
Claw Clip: A visible claw clip worn as part of the finished hairstyle.
Hair Gems: Small crystals or gems fixed to the hair or scalp parts.
Hair Tinsel: Visible shimmering tinsel-like strands worn in the finished hairstyle.
Headband: A band worn across the crown as part of the style.
Headscarf: A scarf tied over or into the hairstyle.
Pearls: Pearl-like beads or ornaments worn in the hairstyle.
Ribbon: Ribbon woven through braids or tied into the style.