10 Stunning Headband Hairstyles That Look Trendy & Stylish
Add just the right touch of accessories and bling to achieve the best, elegant hairstyles.
Close your eyes and think of Blair Waldorf, the evil dictator of taste, and immediately you think of her classic headband look. Headbands can take any hairstyle from a subpar 3 to a flawless 10! In today’s post, we will discuss the best headband hairstyles you should try out.
So, dial up your hairdos with these stunning headbands. Keep reading to check out the different ways you can wear a headband to add oomph to your hair the Blair Waldorf way!
1. Sleek Bun With Embellished Headband:
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For an ultimate princess style, wear a sleek bun with a double-row embellished headband. Perfect for a night out with the girls, a formal occasion or a hot date, all you need to pull this headband off is a Sasha Luss type of a hairstyle and natural makeup.
2. Ponytail With Headband:
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Thinking about skipping your brunch because of a bad hair day? There is an easy trick to solve your problem; just grab your hair, pull it in a low ponytail and add a gold headband to it. Make it trendy like Johanna Klum, who rocks a loose and messy hairstyle with headband.
3. Full Fringe Bun With Intricate Headband:
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If you have fringes, you know headbands were made for you, right? For this sophisticated look, perfect for a festival or a girl’s night out, keep your bun undone and the rest of your bijoux to a minimum. You could side sweep your long bangs, but for that extra impact and romantic look, try rocking the headband behind your fringe à la Dianna Agron.
4. Long Bob With Gold Headband:
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Long bob, floral dress and a distant sun headband – go all edgy and glamorous with this chic look. Take a tip from Alex Smith-Kirk and keep the rest of your look simple, avoid caked-on makeup, flashy clothes or dangly accessories altogether.
5. Long Hair With Floral Headband:
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If your hair is long, the right headband is a no-brainer addition to make it glamorous. In Zara Martin’s case, she chose a big, chunky, floral headband that lies flat against her head. So, if you are looking for headband styles for long hair, make sure the color of the accessory matches the color of your dress or contrasts with your hair color. This will help your look really stand out!
6. Wavy Hair With Boho Head Chain:
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Proving that more can be sexy, Sarah Ellen pairs her glittery dress with a sparkling bohemian head chain. Perfect for any occasion, we love how the bedazzled piece contrasts with her tousled waves; a style that adds a certain elegance to a simple hairdo. #BohoStyle
7. Braided Bun With Tiara:
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Ah-mazing!
Actress Emmy Rossum matches her simple braided bun, impeccable makeup, subtle eyes and shimmery lips with a gorgeous headpiece. Since the tiara totally glam, the actress matched it with a simple braided bun to let the jewelled headpiece take the spotlight.
8. Braided Updo With Knotted Headband:
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A stretchy knotted headband is perfect for edgy, downtown girl like Katy Perry. Perfect for straight hair, the singer looks stunning with her braided up’do at the 28 Annual Aria Awards. A great style to show off your flawless skin, the headband enhanced the embellished frock giving her hairdo an edgy and chic focal point.
9. Angular Bob With Leather Headband:
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Ashlee Simpson’s leather headband is a simple way to infuse a bit of fun to her edgy bob. The black headband is fresh against her blonde hair and pairs it with a cute top and leather skirt that never go out of style.
10. Beehive With Fabric Headband:
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Dig a fabric to try and create this easy look: Cut a long fabric to wrap around your messy beehive twice. Position it at the back of the head, pull the sides up behind your ears and tie it at the back. Get inspired by this model at the Lena Hoschek show, who paired the style with natural looking makeup – dewy skin, doe eyes, peachy lips – for a gorgeous finishing touch.
Whether you choose to style your hair in a ponytail, bun, braid, or let it hang loose in waves or straighten it, the way you style it can make or break your overall look. However, when you don’t have time to do an intricate hairstyle, you may jazz up your look with everyone’s favorite hair accessory – a headband! Headbands are fashionable, and you may also utilize them to hide greasy roots and terrible hair days. If that isn’t enough to persuade you to try this trend right away, these ten headband hairstyles will. Try them today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do headbands make you look younger?
Yes, headbands may make you appear younger when styled correctly.
How do you wear headbands with thin hair?
You can wear scarf headbands or boho headbands on thin hair as they can provide coverage for areas where hair is sparse. You can also use them over updos to create an illusion of volume.
Are headbands coming back in style?
Yes, headbands are making a big comeback at fashion shows and on celebrities.
Can headbands be worn with short hair?
Yes, narrow and chic headbands can be worn with short hair without throwing the look out of balance.
Can an older lady wear a headband?
Older women can sport sleek and non-glittery headbands to add glamour and chic to their outfits.
Who started the headband trend?
The headband trend was set by the likes of Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly in the 1950s.
