Fascinator Styles: Looking chic and classy

Fascinator styles make the hats timeless, chic, and something to be noticed at your next special get-together, reunion, birthday party, weddings or even full blown parties.

Fascinators are occasional headpieces that are usually worn for weddings or church services. In weddings in the UK guests wear fascinators as traditional wedding wear, the mother of the bride, in particular, always has on what may be termed statement piece.

A fascinator can be worn in various ways, most commonly on either left or right side of the head, or in the center depending on the fascinator design. You may want to choose the way the fascinator attaches according to your hair style.

Just like in the UK, fascinators are very popular in Nigeria. Infact, it is now so popular that a lot of people now have blossoming careers out of fascinator-making.

Fascinators seems to depict, in a subtle way, a kind of status symbol or a form of poshness or class.

Fascinator styles are too many to mention, but here will give you some form of categorization.

Clip Fascinators

They are very versatile as they can be worn at any angle and on any part of the head that has hair. Clip fascinators are less suitable for short hair or very thin hair.

Headband Fascinators

Headband fascinators are the most stable on the head and the headband can come in various sizes, thick or thin. The headband can be made to match the fascinator or your hair. Some fascinator like to hide the headband to match their hair colour, and some see it as part of the design and want it to stand out. Headband fascinators can also be used on any hair type.

Comb Fascinators

Comb fascinators again are more suitable for ladies with longer and thicker hair, as it will need hair to grip. A comb fascinator can compliment your hair style by holding the hair back.