
While browsing Topshop last week, I came across this fun hanging chains headband and thought with Coachella right around the corner, an easy DIY for something similar would be fun. I used an old plastic zig zag stretchy comb headband I’ve had for years because it was the most logical choice to hang chains from but you can use an elastic band in a similar way. The chains disappear a little in my blonde hair but they would stand out really pretty agains brunette locks {it would also look great on a shorter cut as well}. If you’re super crafty, add a feather or bead/charm to the bottom of a few chains.
What You’ll Need…

* Circular headband
* Chains: fine, thick, gold, silver, rose gold… use a variety of colors and sizes or all the same… choose chains that are lighter in weight.
* Jump rings {for small chains only}
* Beading pliers
Steps…

* Prepare your chains. I used about 30-35 chains, longest down the middle/back, tapering up around the sides. It’s up to you how long or short you’d like them to hang.

* Using the extra loose chain links or jump rings for small chains, attach one chain to each section of your plastic headband. I began at the ends with the longest chains and worked my way up knowing that I would clasp this at the back/base of my head where my hair was the longest.

* Working from the ends up, I stopped just about at my temples or above my ears. You may choose to use as many or as few chains as you like. The Topshop version goes all the way around, including short bangs.

And…Voila!






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Fashion Agony
Your hair looks amazing!!! great DIY idea!
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Jola
This looks really cool, but how do you take it off? My hair would be sticking and winding up all around those chains…
Curlijuli
Its an amazing idea! So hippy-chic:) And your hair is gorgeous!
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The Creative Muslimah
looks great, and what a creative idea!
Much love,
The creative muslimah @ http://www.thecreativemuslimah.blogspot.com
Tegan @ Teganias Thoughts
this is seriously cool, and seems so easy!!
Natasha Fatah
Wow. This is simultaneously rock and roll, hippy dippy, and old world romantic! Very nice!
xoxo
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Loulou
That looks fantastic! You’re a rockstar and now you have the cool headband to (further) prove it.
Loulou
dos en la pasarela
woooooooow it´s gorgeous!!!!!!
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claire lynette
Very very cool. Too bad I’m terrified of it snagging in my hair otherwise I’d try in a heartbeat. Also, I may be late to the party because I usually read your posts in my Reader but I love the new look of the blog!
Best,
claire lynette
Sarah
Your hair is gorgeous! Looks great with the headband!
Sarah
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Schnelle
I almost forgot about those headbands. That is such a great idea and your hair looks amazing!
ZombieLace
That looks SO awesome!!! You really do have some of the best DIYs on the blogosphere 🙂
thankfifi
this is so completely wonderful – I wish I had a free weekend to make myself one!x
astr!d
oh girl, this is so very pretty!!!
House of Hemingway
Wowza! This looks pretty cool! Did you have a hard time taking it off? I imagine a tangled mess with my wavy hair! 🙁
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Grace - Stripes and Sequins
This is gorgeous, Maegan! I love!
Lorena
You nailed it !
art deco engagement rings
This is so cool… I always wanted to do something like that to my hair!
jenn~the stylish housewife
i LOVE LOVE LOVE this. oh how i wish you would make me one. to go along with the sexy bridget bardot half up hair do tutorial. what else can i ask of you? 😉
xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
clarity enhanced diamonds
I do something similar to this… great minds think alike!
Celina
You look ready for a concert! I’m going to have to make this for the outdoor concerts I have on the sched this summer :).
XX
Celina
http://www.StyleByCelina.com
Jackie
Love this! looks so great. But do you think it would get tangled in my hair during school? my hair is long and thick but straight.
Lex
I love this idea! I have dark hair and sometimes have trouble finding hair accessories that look good. Thanks!
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EJC
WOAH this is the greatest invention EVER!
xo
ejc
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Eloquent English
WOW so cool! I totally pinned that! xoxo A-
Andrea Clare
so creative!! love it
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Leanne
Wow that’s such a stunning effect. I love it!
From South Africa
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Angie Briggs
OMG love love love this!! I am so making a shorter version for myself (as I am currently sporting a bob), and featuring it on my blog here:
Angie @ Desperate Houselife
The Craft-Arty Kid
Beautiful. I’ve never seen anything like it before. It’s really cool.
Anonymous
This is so cool, love it! Got to make one to myself!
By the way, your blog is great.
XOXO Jenni from Finland
Irene
wow!! that’s great!!
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Julia
super cute!!! I hope to try this 🙂
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Summer
Not my typical style but I still love it! I will have to try this.
Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE
This is gorgeous! Love your hair, the head band and the tutorial. Awesome job!
alpanic
Now I know what i am going to do this week:) – good job:*
Cheapesse
Very beautiful hair style. I like the idea. Thanks 😉
Anonymous
This Hair stylish is so good and amazing .
No2 Maximus
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Looks fantastic. Better than when I tried to do it.
A.L. Designs Jewelry
This just look amazing and give you total different feel.
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Anonymous
Wow that is amazing! I’m definitely going to try this one day
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Faith Boyd
Love, Love, Love it! <3 I wish I had never wacked my hair off! BTW, Do not cut your hair off, you will regret it, believe me!
XXOO