Monday, April 2, 2012

Hanging Chains Headband DIY



hanging chains headband -  coachella style


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...


hanging chains headband diy-1-coachella style

* 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...


hanging chains headband diy-2-coachella style

* 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.


hanging chains headband diy-3-coachella style

* 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.


hanging chains headband diy-4-coachella style

* 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.


DIY chain headband-blue and white  pottery


Voila!



hanging chains headband DIY-long hair accessories


DIY chain headband- blonde hair


hanging chains headband DIY


hanging chains headband  -  coachella style


Have Fun!

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42 comments:

Fashion Agony said...

Your hair looks amazing!!! great DIY idea!


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Jola said...

This looks really cool, but how do you take it off? My hair would be sticking and winding up all around those chains...

Curlijuli said...

Its an amazing idea! So hippy-chic:) And your hair is gorgeous!
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The Creative Muslimah said...

looks great, and what a creative idea!

Much love,

The creative muslimah @ www.thecreativemuslimah.blogspot.com

Tegan @ Teganias Thoughts said...

this is seriously cool, and seems so easy!!

Natasha Fatah said...

Wow. This is simultaneously rock and roll, hippy dippy, and old world romantic! Very nice!

xoxo
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Loulou said...

That looks fantastic! You're a rockstar and now you have the cool headband to (further) prove it.

Loulou

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woooooooow it´s gorgeous!!!!!!
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claire lynette said...

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 said...

Your hair is gorgeous! Looks great with the headband!

Sarah
smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.ca

Schnelle said...

I almost forgot about those headbands. That is such a great idea and your hair looks amazing!

ZombieLace said...

That looks SO awesome!!! You really do have some of the best DIYs on the blogosphere :)

thankfifi said...

this is so completely wonderful - I wish I had a free weekend to make myself one!x

astr!d said...

oh girl, this is so very pretty!!!

House of Hemingway said...

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 said...

This is gorgeous, Maegan! I love!

Lorena said...

You nailed it !

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This is so cool... I always wanted to do something like that to my hair!

jenn~the stylish housewife said...

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 said...

I do something similar to this... great minds think alike!

Celina said...

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
www.StyleByCelina.com

Jackie said...

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 said...

I love this idea! I have dark hair and sometimes have trouble finding hair accessories that look good. Thanks!

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EJC said...

WOAH this is the greatest invention EVER!

xo
ejc

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Eloquent English said...

WOW so cool! I totally pinned that! xoxo A-

Andrea Clare said...

so creative!! love it

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Leanne said...

Wow that's such a stunning effect. I love it!

From South Africa

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Angie Briggs said...

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 said...

Beautiful. I've never seen anything like it before. It's really cool.

Anonymous said...

This is so cool, love it! Got to make one to myself!

By the way, your blog is great.

XOXO Jenni from Finland

Irene said...

wow!! that's great!!

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Julia said...

super cute!!! I hope to try this :)

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Summer said...

Not my typical style but I still love it! I will have to try this.

Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE said...

This is gorgeous! Love your hair, the head band and the tutorial. Awesome job!

alpanic said...

Now I know what i am going to do this week:) - good job:*

Cheapesse said...

Very beautiful hair style. I like the idea. Thanks ;)

Anonymous said...

This Hair stylish is so good and amazing .
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Looks fantastic. Better than when I tried to do it.

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Wow that is amazing! I'm definitely going to try this one day

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Faith Boyd said...

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