How to Style Your Hair with a Fascinator

When you’re dressed to the nines with a stunning fascinator, your choice of hairstyle is just as important as your dress, shoes, and accessories. The right hair will become an extension of your fascinator, draw the eye to your signature hat, and complete your elegant look.

It can be tricky to figure out how to style your hair with a fascinator, but with some planning and practice, you can find a hairstyle that beautifully accentuates your fascinator of choice.

7 Popular & Stylish Hairstyles to Wear with Fascinators

Fascinators can be worn with any hairstyle, but there are a few fascinator-friendly hairstyles that best support these gorgeous headpieces. Here are some ideas for hairstyles to wear with fascinator hats.

1. Perfect Ponytail

For medium-length or longer hair, a ponytail hairstyle is a beautiful option. You can go for a sleek, smooth look or a messy style with shorter layers left behind to frame your face. Or add bounce to the ponytail with volumizing spray or powder to create a unique look.

2. Statement Bun

A statement bun is a dramatic, smart hairstyle that works well with any type of fascinator. Stick with a traditional bun for an elegant look, or create a donut bun to make a more dramatic statement. Even a messy bun has its place with the right fascinator.

3. Loose & Wavy

Glamorous waves or loose curls are easy and gorgeous options for  wearing your hair down that are also a great fit for many fascinator styles. After creating waves or curls, set them with hairspray to ensure they stay voluminous and smooth throughout the entire event.

Carly Fascinator – Bubble Gum Pink

4. Sleek & Straight

Medium-length or long hair worn straightened and slicked back is a modern hairstyle that lets your fascinator have all the attention while ensuring you look elegant for any occasion.

5. Bohemian Braids

Fishtail braids, braided buns, milkmaid braids, and everything in between—braids are a trendy, creative, and unforgettable option for a fascinator hairstyle. You can wear a braid in a half-up/half-down style, sculpt the braid around the headband, or arrange it around a ponytail to construct a memorable look.

6. Modern & Short

Fascinators can look particularly striking with  shorter hairstyles. From a bob or a crop to a pixie cut, the right fascinator will complement short hair while highlighting the beautiful headpiece.

Nera – Ivory

7. Chignon Twist

A chignon twist is an elegant, traditional, and classic choice for a fascinator hairstyle. Putting longer hair up in a simple tuck-under style or wrapping it around a hair accessory or the fascinator headband low at the nape of the neck is a neat, versatile choice.

5 Tips for How to Style Your Hair with a Fascinator

Follow these tips to create a stunning hairstyle that perfectly complements your fascinator hat.

1. Prepare for the Weather

Whether you’re dressing up for a wedding or the  Kentucky Derby, it’s important to check the weather forecast before you head out. Are you expecting hot or humid weather? If so, make sure you grab some extra bobby pins and hairspray so you can easily touch up your hair if it starts to lose its luster or secure your fascinator if it falls out of place.

2. Try on Your Fascinator Before Styling Your Hair

Are you wearing a new fascinator? Try it on before styling your hair to see where you want to place it. Then, when you style your hair, you’ll know where the fascinator will sit and how it looks so you can create a hairstyle that fits.

3. Choose a Fascinator That Fits Your Hair Length

It’s crucial to choose a fascinator hat that is in proportion with the length of your hair. For short hair, choose a smaller fascinator. Medium-length hairstyles and or long hair styled in an updo work well with medium-sized fascinators. Bigger fascinators are ideal for longer hairstyles worn down.

4. Coordinate Your Fascinator with Your Hair Color

While you’ll want to match your fascinator hat to your dress and shoes, you should also consider your hair color.

Redheads should shop for fascinators with neutral or earth tones, such as beige, cream, nude, brown, or deep green. Those with blonde or lighter-colored hair will look stunning with light, warmer hues or pastel colors, including coral, taupe, lilac, gold, or silver. Brown, black, or darker-colored hair works well with deep shades and bright colors—think hot pink, emerald, purple, red, or blue. For gray hair, consider a warmer red, dark blue, or deep maroon fascinator.

5. Look at Your Hair Part

Where is your hair part (if you have one)? As fascinators are often worn to the side of the head, make sure the headpiece sits on the same side as your part. If you have a middle part, choose either side.

Shop Gorgeous Fascinators & Fascinator Hats at Gold Coast Couture

At Gold Coast Couture, we offer a wide selection of formal and casual hats for every occasion, including a variety of vintage hats that are perfect for race day. We have all the latest styles and trends, and our design team is constantly adding more  fascinators and fascinator hats to our inventory.

With a wide selection of  designers and styles to choose from, we are ready to help you find the perfect vintage Kentucky Derby hat.

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