Hair accessories have moved far past the sad black elastic in your bathroom drawer—every it-girls’ clips, claws, and crystal pins are mini style flexes in their own right. Whether you’re wrangling strands against Dubai humidity or just want your next Zoom screen-grab to hit different, local makers and buzzy imports are serving up jewellery-level sparkle and eco-chic grip alike. Ahead, meet the UAE-based (and UAE-shipping) names that can turn a lazy pony, beach braid, or post-workout bun into a statement.
Midnight Cocoon
Hero piece: 22-momme mulberry-silk scrunchies
The home-town answer to Slip. Founder Mina Al-Tayer cuts her scrunchies from off-cuts of the brand’s silk pillowcases, so you get crease-free hold and less waste. Colours range from “Midnight Watermelon” to classic noir, all dispatched from a Dubai warehouse within 48 hours.
Haircade
Hero piece: cellulose-acetate claw clips moulded in seasonal prints
Haircade’s clips are thicker than the usual acrylic and fully biodegradable. Look for the Arabic-calligraphy “Qamar” clip or the sports-ready “Padel” grip; both ride out Burj Khalifa crosswinds without budging. Same-day delivery inside Dubai, worldwide shipping for expats.
F(A)INE
Part lifestyle brand, part Pilates-girl mood board, F(A)INE lets you tweak colour and text before checkout. Orders over Dhs 200 are dropped to your door free anywhere in the UAE.
Boom & Mellow
Hero piece: hand-picked edits from global indie designers (Namjosh, Joey & Pooh, Deepa Gurnani)
Town Centre Jumeirah’s cult concept store lets you try on embellished headbands IRL, but the e-shop’s 3-hour Dubai courier service is clutch for last-minute brunch plans.
Tutti & Co
For something more elevated, Tutti & Co’s coastal-inspired pieces come in gold- or silver-tone finishes and are accented with freshwater pearls. The message hair clip, for instance, is crafted from a brass base plated in 925-sterling silver or gold.
Quick tips for maximum wow
- Spritz hairspray before sliding on anything beaded to keep crystals clear.
- For humid afternoons, grab a cellulose clip over metal—the grip hangs on even when edges get sweaty.
- Keep silk pieces in a dust bag; our desert sun can fade colours fast.
