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Bridal Hair Accessories: Names and How to Wear

Pakistani bridal hair accessories include the tikka (centre forehead), jhoomar or passa (side of the head), matha patti (across the hairline), gajra (flowers for the bun or braid), paranda (a tasselled braid accessory), and decorative pins and bun pins. Which ones you wear depends on the function: flowers and parandas for mehndi, tikka and jhoomar for barat, and something lighter for walima. Here's the full list of bridal hair accessories names and how to wear each one.

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Bridal hair accessories names

Dupatta pins are the unsung heroes — a heavy bridal dupatta needs several to stay put through a long event.

Name	What it is	Best for
Tikka (maang tikka)	A pendant on a chain along the parting, resting on the forehead	Barat, walima
Jhoomar / passa	A fan-shaped piece on the side of the head	Barat
Matha patti	Chains across the hairline with a tikka in the centre	Barat, nikkah
Gajra	Flowers wrapped around a bun or braid	Mehndi, dholki, nikkah
Paranda	A tasselled, decorated braid extension	Mehndi, dholki
Hair pins and clips	Small jewelled or flower pins in a bun	All functions
Bun pins / bun sticks	Decorative sticks through a bun	Walima, guests
Dupatta pins	Pins that hold the dupatta in place	Every bride, every function

Hair accessories for mehndi

Mehndi is the time for flowers and colour: a gajra around the bun, a colourful paranda in a braid, flower clips, and floral jewellery instead of metal. Crochet versions like a crochet paranda or crochet pearl gajras don't wilt and can be worn again. More in Flower Jewellery for Mehndi: Fresh vs Artificial.

Hair accessories for barat

The barat look is the most traditional: a tikka in the centre, a jhoomar on one side, and often a matha patti. The hair is usually in a low bun so the dupatta sits over it neatly. Match the metal tone and stones to your bridal jewellery set — see Bridal Jewellery Set: Barat, Walima and Mehndi.

Hair accessories for walima

For the walima many brides keep it light: a delicate tikka, pearl or crystal hair pins in a soft bun, or a simple hair vine. Pastel and silver-tone pieces suit walima dresses better than heavy gold.

Hair accessories for wedding guests

Guests should keep it a step lighter than the bride — one statement accessory is usually enough. For more everyday and kids' options, see Hair Accessories for Girls in Pakistan.

Gajra — easy, pretty and works with any outfit.
Flower or crochet hair clips — one on the side of a bun or open hair.
Paranda — fun for dholki and mehndi.
Bun sticks — a neat finish for a simple bun.
A small tikka — for close family at the mehndi or nikkah.

Tips for wearing bridal hair accessories

On dapxop, sellers state the processing time on each listing — order wedding accessories two to three weeks ahead so they arrive before your functions. Browse hair accessories from small sellers.

Do a trial with your hairstylist and bring every accessory.
Ask for extra bobby pins to secure the tikka and jhoomar chains.
Choose lighter pieces if you'll wear them for many hours.
Keep a small emergency kit: safety pins, bobby pins and a few spare dupatta pins.

Find gajras, parandas and hair accessories from small sellers across Pakistan.

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