
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.

Voila!




Have Fun!
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42 comments:
Your hair looks amazing!!! great DIY idea!
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This looks really cool, but how do you take it off? My hair would be sticking and winding up all around those chains...
Its an amazing idea! So hippy-chic:) And your hair is gorgeous!
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looks great, and what a creative idea!
Much love,
The creative muslimah @ www.thecreativemuslimah.blogspot.com
this is seriously cool, and seems so easy!!
Wow. This is simultaneously rock and roll, hippy dippy, and old world romantic! Very nice!
xoxo
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That looks fantastic! You're a rockstar and now you have the cool headband to (further) prove it.
Loulou
woooooooow it´s gorgeous!!!!!!
kisses
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
Your hair is gorgeous! Looks great with the headband!
Sarah
smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.ca
I almost forgot about those headbands. That is such a great idea and your hair looks amazing!
That looks SO awesome!!! You really do have some of the best DIYs on the blogosphere :)
this is so completely wonderful - I wish I had a free weekend to make myself one!x
oh girl, this is so very pretty!!!
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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This is gorgeous, Maegan! I love!
You nailed it !
This is so cool... I always wanted to do something like that to my hair!
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
I do something similar to this... great minds think alike!
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
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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.
I love this idea! I have dark hair and sometimes have trouble finding hair accessories that look good. Thanks!
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WOAH this is the greatest invention EVER!
xo
ejc
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WOW so cool! I totally pinned that! xoxo A-
so creative!! love it
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Wow that's such a stunning effect. I love it!
From South Africa
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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
Beautiful. I've never seen anything like it before. It's really cool.
This is so cool, love it! Got to make one to myself!
By the way, your blog is great.
XOXO Jenni from Finland
wow!! that's great!!
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super cute!!! I hope to try this :)
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Not my typical style but I still love it! I will have to try this.
This is gorgeous! Love your hair, the head band and the tutorial. Awesome job!
Now I know what i am going to do this week:) - good job:*
Very beautiful hair style. I like the idea. Thanks ;)
This Hair stylish is so good and amazing .
No2 Maximus
Looks fantastic. Better than when I tried to do it.
This just look amazing and give you total different feel.
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Wow that is amazing! I'm definitely going to try this one day
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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
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