I went to Coachella 2026, and all I got was a newfound interest in hair accessories (and Bieber fever, of course). Truthfully, I never really cared about what went in my hair. I’d toss in a claw clip before a workout class or hide my greasy bangs behind a headband. But intentionally designing a whole look around a hair accessory? Never. But at Coachella, the tides changed for me. Everyone was covered in crochet caps, bandanas , and cute clips that actually made the outfit, not just hid their dirty hair (but ya know, they do that too). Honestly, summer 2026 won’t be so much about haircuts and color trends; it’s all about what you clip, tie, and stack into your strands instead.

I can’t stop wearing them. It’s the easiest way to lazily do my hair but look like I’ve spent way more time on it. And they don’t require any heat to look good—a necessity in high-temp weather. Need some inspo?…