Maison Caillau: This century-old Paris shop hides an incredible selection of hair accessories.

Published by Audrey de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 27, 2026 at 11:04 p.m.
Hair clips, headbands, bows and hair jewelry: Maison Caillau has been perfecting the art of the accessory since 1900. At 124 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, this family-run shop has even styled the hair of some of the biggest names in show business.

A headband that stays in place without giving you a headache, a hair clip that doesn’t slip after a couple of hours, or a pretty bow to finish off a hairstyle: these little details can quickly become serious business. Maison Caillau, at 124 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, has made them its specialty for more than a century. Here, hair accessories are no afterthought, and the selection goes far beyond the few hair clips stocked by fashion stores.

The story begins in 1900, when Henry-Joseph Caillau opens a high-end hair salon on rue Tronchet. The family business moves to its current address in 1947, just steps from the Bristol and the Élysée Palace. Over time, it expands its collections of hair ornaments and jewelry, attracting a discerning clientele. Among the notable names who have visited the salon are Romy Schneider, Isabelle Adjani and even Prince.

Today, Sophie Caillau and her daughter Émilie Marchand are carrying on this tradition, with particular care given to materials and artisanal craftsmanship. People come here to choose hair clips, combs, scrunchies, headbands, turbans, bands and hair jewelry, as well as hats, occasion hats and beauty accessories. Lyon velvet, organdy, beautifully worked fabrics and handmade pieces give some collections a distinctive character.

Among the pieces worth a closer look is the Sophie headband, made in Paris. It combines a banana leaf with pleated organdy to create a lightweight accessory that looks like a scarf draped through the hair. An interesting innovation for anyone who’s ever abandoned a headband that was too tight halfway through the day.

Maison Caillau is also the kind of shop where expert advice matters, whether you're accessorizing a wedding hairstyle, choosing a beautiful comb or finding a barrette to suit your hair. A specialist shop of a kind that's becoming increasingly rare, where even a simple hair clip can take on the look of a piece of jewelry.

Practical information

Location

124 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris 8

Route planner
Access
Metro 9 or 13 Miromesnil

Official website
maisoncaillau.fr

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