1  The bold bandana

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Whether your personal style is casual, or you want to show a bit of your inner wild child, a bandana can make a bold statement.

The most universally recognised fabric for a bandana is cotton paisley.  But bandanas have so many different cultural references – the middle east, cowboys, 50’s housewives, bikers, rock and roll!

Fold the bandana into a ribbon and place the centre at the nape of your neck. Bring the ends up behind or over your ears and fasten at the top of your head or on your parting. You can experiment with the thickness of the band, knots and bows to suit your own style.

For dark grey or salt-and-pepper hair, make a bold color choice that will stand out. I love this vivid red!  For white hair, you have the beauty of a blank canvas, so play around with contrasting colors.

Here’s a choice of lots of colors for the traditional bandana from Amazon

2  The feminine bow

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There is something so feminine about wearing a bow in your hair.

3  The chic ribbon

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An alternative to a hair bow is to use ribbons. You can immediately elevate a simple ponytail with a ribbon. From chic thin ribbons, to big blousy bows, they can be as subtle or extra as you like and a great way to show personality.

You might like to think about coordinating with the seasons – mustard yellows and burnt orange in the fall, or red and green to add a little something to your festive wardrobe.

Amazon and the larger retail stores are a great place to find inexpensive accessories for gray hair.

Have some fun with this starter kit of ribbons from Amazon.

4  The forever smart scarf

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Instead of a bandana, you might like to try a ‘silk’ scarf.

Working in reverse, you can tie the scarf at the base of your neck, allowing the tails to hang down your back or onto your collar bones. As you can see, it works really well with curly or thick hair!

A thin, narrow scarf is best for beginners, and if the material or your hair is quite sleek, you can pin in place behind your ears with a small hair grip or bobby pin.

Depending on the quality, colors and brand you can spend any amount on a silk scarf.  But to trial using a scarf in your hair here’s a pretty yet inexpensive silk scarf at Amazon

5  Gorgeous glasses

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Not all accessories have to be in your hair to make your hair look great! If you wear glasses, try gray or clear frames,

These are a modern way to accessorise your hair. They can be eye-catching and unusual.  Plus, chosen carefully, they can highlight the interesting grey tones in your hair.

I love the look of these reading glasses from Chico’s.

6  Silver jewelry

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Gold jewelry can sometimes call attention to brassy highlights as hair fades.  But if you are fully grey, silver jewelry is definitely your friend!

Large statement earrings look fabulous on short hairstyles where they can really be shown off.

These Chico’s silver earrings look beautiful against the model’s gray hair.

7  The pearl clip or barrette

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The iridescence and shimmer of pearl hair accessories work so well with silver and pearly white hair, they are an ideal match.

You can use pearl accessories to elevate a casual day time look, or bring something very feminine to a special occasion.  Pearls always add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any fashion look.

Choose larger slides or barrettes to show clearly against your hair.

While pearl earrings and necklaces are classic and timeless, pearl hair accessories can also be fun and playful in their design.

Here’s an inexpensive set of pearl barrettes from Amazon

8  The on-trend headband

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The headband or ‘Alice’ band has had a fabulous renaissance in the last few years. Ditch thoughts of your school days, and instead think about today’s prints, patterns and embellishments.

Whether it’s fashion or function, day wear or smart occasion dressing, the head band is so versatile.  Wear it in any length hair.  Use it to push back bangs or fringe for a more dramatic look or nestle it among your tresses so we just glimpse it’s beauty.

I like this simple French headband at Amazon for an everyday smart look

9  The French beret

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Got the courage to add a cheeky dash of French chic to your outfit?  What better way to give your greys and your wardrobe a French boost, than with a beret?

Buy a solid colour that contrasts well with your gray or silver locks.  Then marry up the color of the beret with one of the colors in a print for your shirt or dress.

Ready to go all out for that traditional cute French vibe?  Pop on a stripey Breton tee or sweater in the same color as the beret.  Ooh La La!  Now that’s what I call confidence!

Here’s a huge range of colorful wool berets at Amazon – I think the pale blue would look so smart on gray hair.

10  The knock-out knot

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And here’s another confidant look.  Having talked previously about experimenting with scarves and how you want to tie them, here is a fabulous example of a striking top knot.

The length of the scarf will determine how much excess fabric you have – the longer the scarf, the bigger the knot! You can use the versatility of the scarf to have fun with your outfit – if you’re out for the whole day, you might start wearing the scarf round your neck, and later move it to your hair for a whole new look.

Tie it to your handbag if you decide to take it off, for further fashionable accessorising.

Boden silk scarves have some beautiful patterns and colors this year.

If you enjoy posts about gray hair why not take a look at this one next: 15 Elegant Gray Up-dos That Are Simple To Do.