I Think This £7 Accessory Makes Every Summer Outfit More "Fashion"

Hair accessories have never been more omnipresent. It all started when literally everyone began slipping pearl slides into their hair during party season. Soon others began adorning their ponytails with pretty bows and ornate clasps. For summer, however, accessories have taken a casual approach: Instead of prim hair jewels, it appears headscarves are making a gargantuan comeback.

Now, influencers and top brands alike are styling the silk scarf in a bandana tie (this is when you take a square scarf, fold it diagonally in half and tie it over your hair tucking the centre corner inside). This way of wearing conjures two images for us: 1) Heidi, and 2) the Olsen twins circa 1999. To be honest, we'd gladly be compared to either.

Not only does it bestow your outfits with a cool, unexpected air, but it's also practical. During the summer months, it'll help protect the often sensitive hair parting from the sun's harsh rays, making it pleasing on the eye and practical in equal measure. Still not convinced? Keep scrolling to see how fashion girls past and present wear their headscarves; then continue to shop our favourites.

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Style Notes: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy wears a blue square headscarf for a casual outing with her husband John F. Kennedy Jr. in New York in the early 1990s.

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Style Notes: Designer Alice McCall showcases matching square headscarves and outfits on the resort 2020 runway.

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Style Notes: Mélodie Vaxelaire opts for a classic white linen headscarf to coordinate with her wrap top and trousers.

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Style Notes: Stephanie Broek finishes her standout red ensemble with a subtly printed silk scarf in her hair and equally on-trend strappy mules on her feet.

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Style Notes: Ultimate cool girl María Bernad cements the trend, wearing a pink floral headscarf in her short bobbed hair.

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Maxine Eggenberger
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Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her ownBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.