THE LOOK

THE LOOK 1 Summer Hair Accessories

1 Awesome Claw. For a lively pop of color, pull your hair back with one of these eye-catching claw clips. Twist your locks into an effortless updo, or rock a half-up, half-down style. Medusa Fine Yoga Claw, $20, Bella Jules Boutique, 700 Penn Avenue, West Reading, 610.208.0600. bellajulesboutique.com 2 Quick Change. Bangs or no bangs? Change your look to suit your mood with clip-in bangs and framing sides. Heat style and experiment with this lash-skimming fringe for all kinds of cool looks. HairUWear Modern Fringe, $34, United Artists Salon & Spa, 299 Penn Avenue, West Reading, 610.376.8481. unitedartistssalon.com 3 Great Lengths. Get longer locks at the salon. These tapein extensions give your hair instant length and a boost of volume. Experiment with a dash of color and tons of styling possibilities. Babe Hair Extensions, call for a price quote, Lisa’s Salon and Spa, 220 N. Park Rd., Building 8B, Wyomissing, 610.478.8775. BY HEATHER BAVER lisassalonspa.com

Long, short, curly or straight, get creative with your style. Since ancient times, people have been accessorizing their hair.

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4 Cool Combo.

Two iconic hair accessories combine to create the vintage-inspired scarf scrunchie. Choose from a variety of softpatterned fabrics and let the scarf tails flutter in the breeze with your ponytail. Scarf Scrunchies, $10, The Store at Bell Tower Salon and Spa, 18 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing, text/call 610.372.6379 to place an order or speak to a personal shopper, Instagram @belltowersalonspa, belltowersalonspa.com

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5 Tangle-Tamer.

Banish tangles and smooth out knots. The Wet Brush glides through wet or dry hair with ease, even on the squirmiest kids. Tuck it into your bag for shining hair anywhere. Wet Brush, $15. Lords & Ladies Salon & Medical Spa, locations in Douglassville, Exeter, Fleetwood, Gilbertsville, Perkiomenville, Pottstown and Sinking Spring. 1.844.725.6655. llsalons.com 6 Chic to the Brim.

Rock this pattern of blue and navy on all of your outdoor adventures. Made of lightweight cotton, this packable hat fits easily in any bag or tote for instant sun protection. Packable Mosaic Hat, $59.50, Talbots, The Shoppes at Wyomissing, 728 Woodland Rd., Wyomissing, 610.478.8701. talbots.com

7 Traveling Bands.

The hard-working elastic band gets a bow upgrade, perfect for trying out different styles of braids and ponytails. Keep a handful in your bag for tons of on-the-go styling options. Universal Thread Bow Hair Elastic 4-Piece Set, $5, Target, Locations in Exeter, Muhlenberg, Wyomissing. target.com 8 Reach for the Stars.

Make it a night to remember. Worn in loose waves or in an elegant updo, these exquisite barrettes will add sparkle. An outline of crystal rhinestones forms a five-point star. Starmont Barrette, $115, Sorrelli, 220 W. Main St., Kutztown, 610.894.9857. sorrelli.com

9 Vivacious Vintage.

With bold, bright patterns, scarves make a colorful fashion statement. Wear these unique, vintage pieces as a bandana, rolled into a headband, or to decorate a ponytail or braid. Vintage Scarves, $25$30, (video demo on Instagram @b3mineboutique), Be Mine Boutique, 637 Penn Avenue, West Reading, 610.816.5350. shopbemine.com

10 Polka Dot Power.

Add some texture with this polka dot headband. Soft fabric wraps around the band for a secure, comfortable fit. Choose from rosy pink or classic cream to top off your look. Textured Polka Dots Top Knot Headband, $14, Kohl’s, 2700 Papermill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.371.0237. kohls.com

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11 Hip Hat.

Shield your face from the sun with this stylish hat. Adjust for a custom fit at the beach, pool or park. Black and tan pairs with all of your summer outfits. Adjustable Summer Hat, $28, Joyful Roots, shopjoyfulroots.com, Facebook VIP Group - shopjoyfulroots, Instagram- joyful_roots 12 Sparkle of Hope.

Warm rose gold leaves and twinkling gems provide a glamorous, natureinspired look. Dress up any outfit with this headband and put a smile on your face by supporting a great cause. Rose Gold Wired Headband, Headbands of Hope, $28, for each item purchased a headband is given to an ill child. Charlotte Shoppe, 4600 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, 610.678.4800. charlotteshoppe.com 13 Take a Bow.

Go for a nostalgic accessory with a fresh twist. These scrunchies have an added bow to accent ponytails and braids. Get them in a variety of fabrics to complement any outfit. Styled Cactus Scrunchies, $2 each, The Mint Leaf, 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd. BARN, Leesport, 610.615.5134. facebook.com/ TheMintLeafLLC 14 Dazzling Delight.

Wear it as a headband, or add some flair to your ponytail. Either way, Lilly Pulitzer’s brilliant signature prints are ideal for getting out and enjoying the warm summer sun. Lilly Pulitzer Hair Tie/Headband, $12.99, From the Heart Consignment Shop, 4600 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, 484.509.4441. fromtheheartconsignment.com 15 That’s a Wrap.

Go for a look that’s naturally cool. Made of lightweight, breathable, tissue cotton and dyed with herbs and spices, this versatile head wrap can be styled as a scarf or sarong. Head Wraps, $42, Allison Clothing Company & Boutique, 522 Penn Avenue, West Reading, 484.709.2563. allisonclothingshop.com