The look: The embellished hairband

Starred at: Dolce & Gabbana

How-to: Use sashes and bows, decorated with eye-popping jewelled brooches. This crafty do requires a bit of prep to create necessary texture; if your hair is too slippery, the hairband will fall out. Tease a half-inch section behind your ears, where it’s invisible, says Tony Masciangelo, a professional stylist for Nexxus who created the looks in this story. Next, secure the hairband to the textured area with bobby pins. Style your hair with 6–10 wraps of a large curling iron, using setting spray as you go for extra security. Then, loosen the curls with your hands and lightly backcomb the underside of your hair.

FLARE’s pick: Nexxus Heat Protexx Heat Protection Styling Spray, $13.

(Left) Dress, Autumn Cashmere. Hairbands, Le Catogan and Pam Chorley’s Fashion Crimes; brooch and hairpin, Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection. (Right) Jacket, Rodebjer. Half-hat, Gadabout; bracelet (worn as headpiece), Pam Chorley’s Fashion Crimes; brooches, Andy Thê-Anh, Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection and Rita Tesolin.

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