About the Hair Accessories Category
The Hair Accessories category, identified by ID 171, is part of the Apparel & Accessories branch. It covers items specifically designed to style, secure, or decorate human hair, sitting at level 3 of the taxonomy under the parent category Clothing Accessories.
What Belongs in This Category
This category includes a wide range of functional and ornamental items intended for hair maintenance or styling. Examples from the US market include hair claws, jaw clips, ponytail holders, metal hair cuffs, decorative scrunchies, and headbands. Items like floral-adorned clips and minimalist arch hair ties also fall under this classification, provided they are designed specifically for hair application.
What Does Not Belong Here
Avoid placing items that fit into other neighbouring categories here. Specifically, move hats, bandanas, or headties to the Headwear category. Bridal accessories should be placed in the separate Bridal Accessories category rather than here. Products meant to cover the head for protection, such as ear muffs, also belong elsewhere under their specific categories.
When to Use Subcategories
Always select the most specific category possible from the provided subcategories, such as Wigs, Hair Extensions, or Tiaras, rather than using the generic Hair Accessories path.
Implementation in Your Feed
Use the numeric ID 171 or the full path Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hair Accessories in your feed. Since these items are classified under apparel, ensure you provide mandatory attributes like color, size, gender, and age_group to meet Google's data requirements for this vertical.