This is the summer to celebrate all types of headband hair accessories. From silk scarves to jeweled bands, headbands in all styles will be making a bold statement this season. Here’s everything you need to know about this fun and functional accessory.
A Brief History of the Headband
The headband has been a fashion staple for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks wore wreaths in their hair as a symbol of status and beauty as early as 475 B.C. Over time, ancient people began making their hair wreaths more elaborate and decorating them with gold or silver baubles to show off their personal style. Aside from the ancient Greeks and Romans, ancient Jews and Sikhs wore headbands as well.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the headband became more popular and made its way into women’s fashion. Headbands continued to boom throughout the 1960s–1980s when silk scarves and other hair accessories were commonly used to keep a woman’s hair smooth while driving or to decorate elegant beehive hairstyles.
Headbands 101: 5 Ways to Wear This Hot Accessory. If you want to use headbands in your summer hairstyles, try these on-trend looks:
- Simple Headbands
Simple headbands are the perfect addition to any outfit. Look for a plain, wide white or black headband for running errands around town or grabbing coffee with friends.
- Patterned Headbands
For a retro style you’ll love, try a patterned headband that matches your outfit. Popular among women in the 1960s and 1970s, this look is chic, pulled-together and classic.
- Structured Headbands
For a polished, unique look, add a structured plastic headband to an updo. Ideal for special events, this summer style will set you apart from the crowd.
- Silk Scarves
Popular among women of color with natural hair, silk scarves are the perfect way to protect tight curls while also adding a unique touch. There are dozens of ways to wear silk scarves in hair, ranging from a simple wrap to an underscarf style.
- Jeweled Headbands
Seen on this season’s Chanel and Louis Vuitton runways, ornately jeweled headbands are all the rage in fashion this year. For a look that’s distinctly you, go for a simple outfit and top it off with a jeweled headband in a color and texture you love. Add a pop of bright lipstick and you’re ready to hit the town!
No matter how you choose to wear headbands this summer, there’s no doubt that this fun, functional and versatile trend is here to stay. If you’re suffering from hair loss you may be overdoing it with headbands, which is ok, but wouldn’t you love to flaunt the hair you used to have? At Genesis II we will determine which hair loss restoration procedure is right for you. To schedule your free hair loss evaluation call us at (315) 458-1074 or to contact us via email click here.
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