Summer 2025 is all about stepping up your style game. What better way to do that than with some fabulous hair accessories?
In our previous post, we’ve talked about outfits, accessories like shoes and sunshades, now it’s time to talk about hair accessories.
This season, it’s all about adding those little touches that make a big impact. Think vibrant colors, playful patterns, and a bit of DIY magic!
Instead of searching high and low for the perfect hair accessories to go with your outfit, why not just make your own?
Moreover, it’s summer, you can chalk it up to one of those activities you perform on a lazy summer afternoon.
From trendy headbands to boho-inspired hair wraps, there’s no limit to what you can create with a few simple materials and a dash of creativity.
Want to know the best part? You don’t need to be a crafting expert to make something amazing!
In this article, I’ll guide you through the making of 10 DIY hair accessories that are an absolute must-have this season.
I promise they’re all easy to make, completely customizable, and guaranteed to add that perfect finishing touch to your summer look.
Let’s get started!
10 Must-Have DIY Hair Accessories for Summer
1.Scrunchies
What You Need: Fabric (cotton, velvet, or satin), elastic, needle and thread or sewing machine, scissors.
How to Make:
- Cut a strip of fabric about 4 inches wide and 18-20 inches long.
- Fold the fabric lengthwise, right sides together, and sew along the edge to create a tube.
- Turn the tube right-side out.
- Thread a piece of elastic (about 8-10 inches long) through the tube, using a safety pin to help guide it.
- Sew the ends of the elastic together.
- Tuck in the raw edges of the fabric tube and sew the ends together to close the scrunchie.
2.Beaded Hairpins
What You Need: Plain bobby pins, small beads, thin wire, wire cutters.
How to Make:
- Cut a small piece of wire (about 6 inches).
- Thread beads onto the wire.
- Wrap the beaded wire around the top part of the bobby pin, securing the beads in place.
- Tuck in the wire ends so they don’t poke out.
3.Fabric Bow
What You Need: Fabric, needle and thread or fabric glue, scissors.
How to Make:
- Cut two rectangles of fabric, one large (about 8×4 inches) and one small (about 1×3 inches).
- Fold the large rectangle in half lengthwise, sew along the edge, and turn it right-side out.
- Fold the fabric into a bow shape and pinch the middle.
- Use the small rectangle to wrap around the center of the bow and sew or glue it in place.
4.Ribbon Hair Ties
What You Need: Elastic hair ties, ribbons, scissors.
How to Make:
- Cut a piece of ribbon about 12-16 inches long.
- Tie the ribbon around the elastic hair tie in a knot, leaving equal lengths on both sides.
- Trim the ribbon ends at an angle for a neat finish.
5.Floral Headband
What You Need: Plain headband, artificial flowers, hot glue gun.
How to Make:
Choose your artificial flowers and trim the stems if necessary.
Use the hot glue gun to attach the flowers to the headband, spacing them out as desired.
Let the glue dry completely before wearing.
6.Knotted Headwrap
What You Need: Stretchy fabric, scissors.
How to Make:
- Cut a strip of fabric about 6 inches wide and 20-24 inches long.
- Fold the fabric in half lengthwise and twist it in the middle to form a knot.
- Wrap the headwrap around your head, tucking in the ends at the back.
7. Pearl Hair Clips
What You Need: Plain hair clips, flat-back pearls, hot glue gun.
How to Make:
- Place a small dot of glue on the hair clip where you want to add a pearl.
- Press the flat-back pearl onto the glue and hold it in place for a few seconds.
- Repeat until the clip is covered with pearls.
8.Turban-Style Headband
What You Need: Fabric (stretchy is best), needle and thread or sewing machine, scissors.
How to Make:
- Cut two strips of fabric, each about 5 inches wide and 20 inches long.
- Twist the two strips together in the middle.
- Sew the ends of the twisted fabric together to form a loop.
- Adjust the twist so it sits nicely at the front of your head when you wear it.
9. Pom-Pom Hair Ties
What You Need: Yarn, scissors, elastic hair ties.
How to Make:
- Wrap yarn around your fingers about 30-50 times, depending on the desired size.
- Carefully slide the yarn off your fingers and tie a piece of yarn tightly around the center.
- Cut the loops on both sides to create the pom-pom, and trim it to shape.
- Tie the pom-pom to the elastic hair tie.
10. Braided Hair Wraps
What You Need: Embroidery floss in various colors, beads (optional), scissors.
How to Make:
- Cut several pieces of embroidery floss, each about 24 inches long.
- Tie the floss around a small section of hair near the scalp, leaving some length to braid.
- Braid the floss with the hair, adding beads if desired, and tie off the end with a knot.
These DIY hair accessories are fun to make and allow you to customize your look for any summer occasion!
Conclusion
I hope this was helpful. Which of these DIY hair accessories will you be trying out? Let me know in the comments.
Don’t forget to share with your friends and family via social media.
See you in the next one,
Yours stylishly!
