A character (almost Always Female) gets (or removes) a hair accessory to symbolize her Character Development. One of the most common variants involves a shy girl sweeping her bangs back under a headband, allowing us to see her full face and symbolizing her newfound self-confidence. Because Every Girl is Cuter With Self Confidence! Can also apply to hats, goggles and certain other forms of headgear. If it's removing a hairpiece that's significant, it may be accompanied by a Hair Flip. Sub-Trope of Expository Hairstyle Change. Sister Trope to Important Haircut.