As the weather heats up, women are always tempted to throw up those luscious locks on top of their head. Yet there are ways to make that sloppy ‘do sparkle — with hair jewelry. This season’s biggest trend — hair accessories — is perfect for women of all ages and comes in various shapes, sizes and prices.

There are several influences that have attracted these jeweled hair pieces. We first saw a spark in hair accents this season with the royal wedding of Price William and Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011. British head ornaments called fascinators and over-the-top hats were the talk heard round the world for style hounds.

Pictured: Victoria Beckham, Zara Phillips, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, each donned headpieces created by Philip Treacy at the Royal Wedding.

The hair accessories didn’t end there. Up next on the social calendar was the Kentucky Derby, which always is an American display of extravagant and elaborate hats. But these styles are not just for those red carpet appearances anymore. The adornments are trickling down into everyday attire, showing up in barrettes, bobby pins, and clips — ripe for bejeweling your hair.

Whether you just need to clip back your bangs, fancy up a pony, or add bling to a bun, hair jewelry is the forefront of fashion. Take a look at Joint Venture Jewelry’s style guide for how to dress up your ‘do with some of our favorite pins in store.  Hint: Almost all brooches and pins can be converted into hair accessories.

Hair Jewelry Style Guide:

Use a yellow gold hair clip to pin back your bangs for that effortless look. ($300)

 

A sterling silver barrette is perfect for spicing up a normal pony and doesn’t break the bank. ($130)

Add a bit of sparkle with this yellow gold diamond star barrette. ($200)

For a night out on the town, pin part of your hair up with this antique sterling silver and yellow gold brooch with old mine cut diamonds  fit for a princess. This piece actually used to be part of a tiara.  ($15,000)

 

For a bit of summer fun, add this white gold carved crystal with old mine cut diamond flower pin to any hairstyle. ($1,050)

 

A great way to dress up a summer braid: add a whimsical feather pin to keep those fly-a-ways down. ($350)

For a sloppy bun, this white gold vintage filigree diamond bar pin is a great way to brighten up your ‘do. ($500) Shown with a purple feather hair extension–another fashion trend for the summer.

Would you wear these jewels in your hair? Or have a hair accessory style tip of your own? We’d love you to share! Leave us a comment or even post a picture.