Article: A NEW HAIR PIECE; IN AN EFFORT TO REVITALIZE THEIR BUSINESS, HAIR ACCESSORIES VENDORS ARE TAKING A CUE FROM OTHER CATEGORIES AND FOCUSING ON ITEMS.

NEW YORK -- Like a bouffant hairdo that's lost all its hairspray, hair accessories have gone flat.

So makers are looking for ways to regenerate interest in the category, moving beyond butterflies, glitter and hair jewelry, and are offering simpler shapes and designs as well as special fabrics for spring and summer. Novelty items, including ethnic-inspired and beaded designs, scarf-inspired head bands as well as ponytail holders in a range of designs, are also gaining momentum, vendors said. Bright colors have made their way into the hair market, and can be seen in a variety of new offerings, including a range of flower motifs. And larger, wider shapes have ...

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