Autumn tree scene with range maple leaves on a green background.

5 Must-Have Hair Accessories For The Autumnal Equinox

As the days become shorter and the air turns cooler, the Autumnal Equinox welcomes a transformational change.  When nature bursts into color with vibrant hues of red, gold, brown, orange and green, it's the perfect time to embrace this time of year with your seasonal style.  

What Is The Autumnal Equinox, And When Is It?

The Autumnal Equinox marks the start of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere around September 22 or 23 each year. At this time, the sun is directly above the Earth's equator, making day and night nearly equal in length. After the equinox, days become shorter and nights longer in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, this change marks the start of Spring.

Enhance Your Autumn Equinox Vibes with These Hair Accessories

In this article I’ve curated my favorite hair accessories to add warm, cozy vibes to your Autumn Equinox style. Discover celestial pieces that bring you closer to the stars, and a mystical barrette perfect for Mabon. Read on to find your favorite hair accessory for the Fall season.

So get ready to find out what makes these handcrafted hair accessories the perfect choice for the Autumnal Equinox.

1. Maple Leaf Hair Pin

 

A polymer clay maple leaf hair stick on a piece of wood with a sunflower to the side

 

Maple Leaf Hair Pin

One of the most iconic symbols of Fall is the Maple leaf with its vibrantly rich colored leaves during the Autumn season.  This maple leaf hair pin captures the beauty of the season with a simple way to pin your hair in an updo effortlessly, with maximum seasonal style. 

Whether you’re attending an Autumn festival, or taking a country walk, this Fall hair accessory will give you the full cozies when paired with a soft sweater and jeans. If you would like a step-by-step guide on how to tie your hair with a hair stick, please read my blog post here: How to tie your hair with a hair stick


2. Oak Leaf and Acorn Hair Clip:  Autumn’s Bounty

 

A handmade polymer clay hair barrtte on a model with oak leaves and acorn against an Autumn woodland scene

 

Oak Leaf & Acorn Hair Clip

As the Autumn season commences we are surrounded with not only beautiful colors, but the bounty the Earth creates during the harvest season in preparation for the long winter ahead.  The acorn is a perfect example of this with its symbolism of abundance and new beginnings. This acorn hair barrette reflects the bounty, balance and harmony that comes with the Autumn Equinox.


3.  Shooting Stars Hair Clip: It’s All In The Stars

 

A starry background with dark blue sky and silhouette trees with a blue hair barrette with a golden moon and gold beams leading to stars.

 

Celestial Hair Barrette -Shooting Stars

While the Autumn Equinox is a time to celebrate the Earth’s bounty and transformation, it’s also a time to connect with the universe and Earth's vital role in the cosmos. This shooting stars hair clip is symbolic balance and harmony between Earth and its celestial elements.

 

4. Acorn and Oak Leaf Woodland Crown

 

A woodland themed crown on a model set in a garden. The crown has 3 acorns and two oak leaves on a brown paper wired crown with green and gold leaf ribbon

 

Acorn and Oak Leaf Woodland Crown

When you want to be one with nature during the seasonal change, this acorn crown will be the perfect statement headpiece to complete your look at Mabon, a Pagan festival that celebrates the Autumnal Equinox. 

In observance of Mabon, people harvest fruits and vegetables and give thanks for the abundance of the earth with feasts, festivals and thanksgiving. This crown will make you feel like a woodland queen. The crown is adjustable to be comfortable and secure for all-day festival wear.

 

5. Raven Hair Barrette: Mysticism and Transformation 

 

A polymer clay  hair barrette with a raven against a golden feather in a model's hair against a mist forest background

 

Raven Feather Hair Clip

If you are looking to express your mystical side at Equinox, this Raven Feather Hair Barrette is the perfect way to honor the seasonal change.  The Raven symbolizes mystery and transformation, perfectly reflecting this season. This headpiece is not just a hair clip but a statement art piece for your hair connecting you to the more mystical aspects of Autumnal Equinox.

 

Which Fall Hair Accessory to Choose?

The Autumnal Equinox marks a seasonal shift in September when the days start to get shorter and the nights become longer in the Northern Hemisphere.  It's a time for harvest and giving thanks for the Earth’s bounty, celebrating the season of transformation and preparation for the forthcoming winter.

The hair accessories highlighted are the perfect way to complete your Fall fashion look and celebrate the Autumnal Equinox with style.  Whether to choose a colorful Maple Leaf Hair Pin, a Raven Hair Barrette, or the Shooting Stars Hair Clip, you will be styling an accessory that gives you perfect Fall vibes not only adding a touch of nature and cosmic enchantment, but also connecting you closer to the magic of the season.


I invite you to explore these and other Autumn accessories at paulamcnulty.com and to share this article with a friend. If you have any questions about accessorizing your Autumn season style, drop them in in the comments section below.

 





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