{"id":1154,"date":"2026-03-04T02:39:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T18:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/7-90s-hair-accessories-to-channel-carolyn-bessette-kennedy\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T02:39:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T18:39:01","slug":"7-90s-hair-accessories-to-channel-carolyn-bessette-kennedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/7-90s-hair-accessories-to-channel-carolyn-bessette-kennedy\/","title":{"rendered":"7 \u201990s Hair Accessories to Channel Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You\u2019re likely no stranger to the renewed fascination with Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy as FX\u2019s Love Story<\/em> continues to send viewers straight into binge mode. But beyond late-night watch sessions, the series has reignited interest in \u201890s beauty staples\u2014hair accessories very<\/em> much included. Fortunately, today\u2019s versions feel less like a nostalgic novelty and more like modern (yet timeless) keepsakes.<\/p>\n

True to form, Bessette-Kennedy\u2019s approach was minimalist. Archival photos show her wearing a sleek tortoiseshell headband, widely believed to have been purchased at Greenwich Village apothecary C.O. Bigelow, located about a mile north of the apartment she shared with her husband, John F. Kennedy Jr. The polished acetate style feels quintessentially \u201990s\u2014and unsurprisingly, it\u2019s back in rotation (and yes, still available at the boutique).<\/p>\n

Of course, tortoiseshell headbands were just one of many popular \u201990s hair accessories, both for Bessette-Kennedy and the decade at large. The era embraced designs that were equal parts functional and chic, such as claw clips, banana clips and scrunchies that kept hair off the face without sacrificing style. Ahead, we\u2019ve rounded up the best \u201990s-inspired styles to add back into rotation.<\/p>\n

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The tortoiseshell headband was arguably one of Bessette-Kennedy\u2019s most recognizable hair accessories. It doesn\u2019t get much closer to the original than this version from C.O. Bigelow in Greenwich Village\u2014the still-operating apothecary she was known to frequent in the \u201990s, now a destination for beauty devotees and Love Story\u00a0<\/em>bingers alike.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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While some shoppers admit they\u2019ve avoided this style of headband since its \u201990s heyday because of its reputation for being painfully tight, this updated version feels entirely different. The design is chic and minimalist, instantly making your hair look styled even if slipping it on was the only effort involved.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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The jersey headband has been trending for some time among celebrities and everyday wearers alike, so it may already be in your rotation. Still, it\u2019s quintessentially \u201990s\u2014and a nod to Bessette-Kennedy\u2019s effortless aesthetic. You can\u2019t go wrong with a classic Scunci set, which breaks down to just $1 per headband in a five-pack of neutral hues.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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A tortoiseshell half-moon ponytail holder is about as \u201990s as it gets. It\u2019s essentially a styling shortcut, transforming a basic ponytail into something that looks considered and cool in seconds.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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These claw clips look like something you could\u2019ve picked up in the \u201990s, thanks to their open-frame design and monochrome hues.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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This hair clip earned its cult status because it actually holds a full head of hair, something flimsier \u201990s versions rarely pulled off. It\u2019s a modern upgrade on the classic claw: chic, sturdy and available in a lineup of fun colors and patterns.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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This chignon pin feels straight out of a Bessette-Kennedy moodboard. It slides into a low twist or undone bun with that effortless, barely-there finish she made famous in the \u201990s. Clean lines, no fuss, maximum impact.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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