How To Wear a Headband: 10 Easy Ways
If you don’t know how to wear a headband, you’re in the right place. And we promise it’s much simpler than you think.
How To Wear A Headband 10 Easy Ways
Headbands have been one of the most popular hair accessories for many years. They’re perfect for bad hair days and those days you simply don’t want to put in too much effort.
However, people are often concerned they can’t rock a headband. So today, we’re sharing 9 different ways to wear a headband so you can rock the look with confidence.
Whether you have an edgy style, a classic style, or are somewhere in between, you’re sure to find a style in our list that works!
1.) Leave some hair in front of your headband
Whether you part your hair down the center or prefer a side part, leaving some hair in front of your headband is an easy way to frame your face. This classic look was brought back to life by Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girls and is a great way to create a softer, more relaxed look.
This is one of the headband styles that is a bit easier to wear with curled hair as it helps to allow curls to naturally fall. Whether you prefer a thin headband or a chunkier style, either will work.
Plastic headbands and thick fabric headbands work great for this style.
2.) Knot Your Headband
The best way to achieve a boho look with a headband is with a knotted style. Knotted headbands are available in solids but can also be found with unexpected details like studs, pearls, and beads.
A knot headband looks great styled in a classic way (behind the ears and slightly behind the hairline) but also looks great on top of the hair for a more tousled, messy look.
This style typically works best with long and medium-length hair. However, there is no wrong or right way, it’s largely dependent on your hair type and what works better for the texture and length of your hair.
Chrissy Teigen has helped with the resurgence of the knotted headband and even has her own headband line now.
3.) Pull Your Hair Into A Bun
A bun and wide headband combo is a super easy and sleek look. It is classic, elegant, and lets your face shine. It’s also a great option if you have a pair of statement earrings you want to stand out.
Alternatively, there is more than just a typical top bun. You can also opt for a sleek low bun or even a messy bun with some loose front pieces left out.
4.) A Turban Headband Over Your Hair
Here’s one of our favorite ways to style a headband for a relaxed and carefree look. Choosing a wide, stretchy headband and placing it over your hair creates a much more laid-back look. This style is perfect to pair with loungewear and casual outfits.
Additionally, if you’re wondering how to wear a headband with glasses, this is the easiest way to do so. The stretchy fabric of the headband allows your glasses to rest comfortably, while your hair can help to cover the temples (arms of glasses).
Here are some thick flat headbands to achieve this look.
5.) A Sporty Headband For Exercise
Need a style for when you’re ready to work up a sweat? We’ve got you covered. Whether you have long hair, short hair, curly hair, or straight hair, the slicked-back style works.
The easiest way to get your headband exactly where you want it is to first put your headband over your head and let it rest around your neck. Then, pull up your hair into a ponytail with a hair tie. The last step is to pull your headband back up and over your hair. This will help to ensure that you can place your headband exactly where you want it on your hair.
Find a non-slip elastic headband made of sweat-wicking materials and you’ll be happy you gave it a try.
Headbands are great for keeping hair out of the face when exercising as well as keeping sweat out of your eyes.
6.) Style It Behind Your Bangs
Wondering how to wear a headband with bangs? Simple! Place your headband at the back of your bangs and sweep the rest of your hair behind your ears.
This style exudes a chic, refined, and elegant look. It also works for all hair types including short, long, straight, wavy, and curly hair.
A satin headband or scarf headband works great for this style.
7.) Place The Headband On Top Of Your Head
An embellished headband in a floral/boho style is the perfect hair accessory for a carefree and lighthearted vibe. Rather than placing this headband behind your ears, rest it on the top of your head.
This creates a completely different look than the traditional headband placement. While it might not be the best option for everyday wear, it’s perfect for photoshoots and special occasions.
8.) Pull Your Hair Into A Ponytail
One of the most casual headband hairstyles is the combination of a headband with a ponytail. Whether you prefer a slicked-back or loose ponytail, a high ponytail, or a low ponytail, you can style your headband with whichever one you choose.
When wearing a headband with a ponytail you can even leave some loose pieces framing the face to add a more casual flair.
9.) Opt For A Classic/Traditional Headband Style
A headband placed behind the ears and a few inches back off the forehead hairline has become popular again largely thanks to Kate Middleton and Bella Hadid. Both have been seen rocking the classic and traditional look that screams elegance.
This easy style lends itself to more preppy looks and is one of the more suitable options on this list for formal events. However, you can also wear this look with more modern and edgy styles as well.
Plastic, satin, and velvet headbands all work great for this type of style.
10.) Mix in Unique materials
A headband trend made popular by Jessica Alba is the sherpa, animal-shaped style. If you need something for when you’re lounging in your comfy clothes at home, these cute headbands are the perfect accessory.
Headband Styling FAQs
What is the proper way to wear a headband?
There really is no “proper” way to wear a headband. However, there is a “traditional” way of wearing a headband, which would be behind the ears in a straight up and down vertical position.
Do you wear a headband over your ears?
As you can see above, there are many wears to wear a headband. Ultimately, the style you choose should reflect your personality.
Where should a headband sit on your head?
Where you place your headband on your forehead will depend on the way you decide you want to style your hair. If you prefer to have some hair in front of the headband, you’ll likely end up pushing your headband back OFF the forehead.
If you’re laying a headband on top of the head rather than behind the ears, your headband will fall roughly 1-1.5 inches from your hairline.
How do adults wear headbands?
All of the hairstyles above are suitable for adults. All that’s left for you to do is choose which one you feel flatters your face and you find comfortable.
Do headbands go behind your ears?
Headbands CAN go behind your ears, but they don’t have to. As shown above, some headbands sit further to the front of the forehead which makes them sit higher up on the back of your head.
Additionally, some styles end up falling slightly on top of the ears.
How do you wear headbands with fine hair?
Styling a headband with thin hair is no different than with thick hair. However, you may face a few more challenges.
If you find that your headband keeps slipping out of your hair because your hair is thin or silky, apply some dry shampoo then add bobby pins to help keep it in place. Additionally, certain headbands tend to stay in fine hair better than others, such as a twisted headband and plastic headbands with teeth.
Can older ladies wear headbands?
Why not?! For most people, with age comes a change in style preferences.
While some women may feel that florals and prints are just too much past a certain age, others may disagree. So you can absolutely wear a headband at any age, just choose the style that best suits your style (and hair!).
At the end of the day, there are many different types of headbands you can use to style your hair in a variety of ways. What’s most important is finding the right headband for your needs.
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