Uniform Colour Matching
Next School Uniform: Which Hair Accessories Match?
Next is one of the UK's top-rated school uniform suppliers — consistently praised by parents for durability, quality and colour that holds across dozens of washes. Once the uniform is sorted, here's how to find hair accessories to match.
Next: award-winning for colour retention
Next was voted Best School Uniform for Durability in the 2025 MadeForMums school uniform awards — with parents specifically highlighting how well colours hold after multiple washes. This consistent colour makes matching accessories much more reliable throughout the year.
Next Navy Blue Uniform
Next navy is a rich, deep, true navy. Recommended matches: Navy bow clips, Navy bobbles and scrunchies, Navy headbands, Navy gingham, and our 10 for £10 Navy Pick & Mix.
Next Red Uniform
Next red is a warm, clear primary red — the quintessential British school colour. Recommended: Red bow clips, Red bobbles and scrunchies, Red headbands, Red gingham, and our 10 for £10 Red Pick & Mix.
Next Royal Blue / Blue Uniform
Next sells a bright royal blue listed as blue in their range. This is clearly distinct from their navy (much darker). Our royal blue accessories are the right match.
Next Blue = Royal Blue
Vivid, mid-tone blue. Match with Royal Blue accessories.
Next Navy = Navy Blue
Dark, almost-black blue. Match with Navy accessories.
Recommended: Royal blue bow clips, Royal blue bobbles and scrunchies, Royal blue headbands, and our 10 for £10 Royal Blue Pick & Mix.
Next Green Uniform
Next stocks green in a bottle/hunter green shade — a deep, rich, traditional green. Recommended: Bottle green bow clips, Bottle green bobbles and scrunchies, Bottle green headbands, and our 10 for £10 Bottle Green Pick & Mix.
Next Burgundy Uniform
Next burgundy is a classic, deep wine red. Recommended: Burgundy bow clips, Burgundy bobbles and scrunchies, Burgundy headbands, and our 10 for £10 Burgundy Pick & Mix.
Next Gingham Summer Dresses
Next sells gingham school dresses in navy, red and royal blue check for summer term. Match with: Navy gingham accessories, Red gingham accessories, and Royal blue gingham accessories.
Find Your Next Uniform Match
Shop By Uniform ColourFAQs
Is Next's blue different from their navy?
Yes — significantly. Next lists both a bright blue (royal blue) and a navy blue separately. They look noticeably different next to each other.
Next was rated best for durability — does that mean their colours are easier to match?
Yes, in practice. Because Next uniforms hold their colour so well after washing, accessories you buy at the start of term will still be a good match at the end.
Written by Lauren, founder of School Hair Accessories.
School Hair Accessories UK is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Next. Brand names are used only to help parents compare school uniform colours and choose coordinating hair accessories.