Some hair days involve considerably more effort than others. Sometimes there’s a whole plan; sometimes the plan is simply getting it out of the way and carrying on with the day. A good hair accessory works for both, adding color, print, or a little something extra while also helping everything stay where it’s supposed to.

There’s plenty of room to change things up without learning an entirely new hairstyle. Pull everything back, pin a few pieces out of the way, add something to a bun or ponytail, or let the accessory be the part that makes a simple style feel finished. It doesn’t have to be complicated to look like some thought went into it.

Hair accessories also have a habit of becoming everyday favorites. The ones that work well tend to find their way into bathroom drawers, handbags, cars, and all the other places where having one nearby suddenly becomes useful. Practical enough to earn their keep and cute enough to wear on purpose is a pretty good combination.