brunette woman wearing diy hair accessories: gold zodiac hair pins to show how to make diy hair clips and homemade hair accessories

There’s no denying it: This is officially the season of the hair accessory. From old-school hair clips to scarves to headbands and more, chic something extras are adorning the tresses of women everywhere (seriously, you’d have to be asleep to miss this trend). The best thing about this beauty phenomenon: it adds an instant shot of personality to any outfit. To up the personal style ante, we’ve put together an easy tutorial on how to make your own zodiac-themed DIY hair accessories.

blonde woman wearing diy hair accessories: gold zodiac hair pins to show how to make diy hair clips and homemade hair accessories

Try crafting these glam, gold cuties for bridesmaid gifts or turn this tutorial into your next girls’ night activity. Horoscope hair pins and wine? Sounds good to us! Read on for everything you’ll need to create ultra stylish homemade hair accessories—because trends always look best when you make them your own.

Supplies:

supplies for diy hair accessories: gold zodiac hair pins to show how to make diy hair clips and homemade hair accessories
Directions: 
1. Plug in the glue gun to heat up on a piece of cardboard or heat-safe working space.
step 1 of gold hair pins tutorial to show how to make diy hair clips and diy hair accessories
2. Once the glue gun has heated up all the way, and while wearing protective gloves, place a small glob of glue on the back of your first letter and then quickly place your letter on the top side of the hair pin. Repeat for each letter.
step 2 of gold hair pins tutorial to show how to make diy hair clips and diy hair accessories
3. Once your glue has dried completely (approximately 5 minutes), go outside or to a well-ventilated area and place the hairpin on the piece of cardboard. Shake your can of spray paint well and spray to completely cover all the letters and hair pin.
taurus, virgo, libra and leo gold hair pins from tutorial showing how to make diy hair clips and diy hair accessories with zodiac words
4. Let the paint dry for approximately 30 minutes, then turn the hair pin over and spray paint the backside.
blonde and brunette woman wearing gold hair pins that say libra and virgo from diy hair accesssories tutorial
5. Let the paint cure for 24-48 hours total before wearing.
We want to see your DIY hair accessories! Show us your homemade hair pins on Instagram @lulus using #lovelulus!