Headbands for Women

Call it the Gossip Girl hangover, but headbands are totally fashionable this season. Headbands are the hottest fashion accessories and they are no longer for prim schoolgirls or hippies. The long forgotten headband has made a comeback this season and you should know how to wear them. Headbands are not just keeping hair out of your forehead and eyes. They are one of the best hair accessory that can give even the most boring hairstyle a look of glamor. From cute plastic headbands, to the more ornate bejeweled ones, there is a headband that is suitable for every occasion.

Trendy Designs of Headbands

Although headbands tops the list of most trendy hair accessories for women this season, you should know the styles of headbands that are in vogue as well as how to wear them. There are many different designs of headbands for women which are made with different materials. A skinny plastic headband in a dark hue is best paired with a low ponytail or a messy ponytail. However, if your hair has bangs, then it is best to avoid wearing skinny headbands. If you have styled your hair with a poofy ponytail, then a double stranded skinny hairband will look great. Skinny plastic headbands that comes in high glitter colors like gold, bronze and copper looks great for a cocktail party or an evening out with friends.

One of the best headbands for hippie women is the beaded headbands. These beaded headbands are available in different colors and styles and goes well with beach girl like curls. Headbands that are a little wider and are made of different fabrics that are patched together are great for women with long and curly hair. They not only keep your hair out of your eyes, but also gives your outfit a bit of flair. You can also opt for headbands with crochet work and interspersed with small crystals. A stretch headband that is decorated with handmade silk flowers like roses or exotic orchids are also great for casual wear. All these headbands should be paired with long hair that is either curly or wavy. Women with thin limp hair should avoid these headbands.

For the flamboyant fashionista who wants to turn heads, a bejeweled headband will look spectacular. Headbands with rhinestones, corals, Tahiti pearls, garnets and cubic zircons are all good choices for wearing to a party. If you want something very dramatic and eye-catching, then how about wearing a peacock plume headband. A peacock plume headband should be worn in such a way that the peacock plume is slightly off-center. This type of headband looks good on shoulder length hairstyles when left open. A feather hairband in neutral colors is the right choice of headbands with short hair.

Now if you want to look both glamorous and chic, then there is nothing to beat the simple satin bow headband. This particular style of headband has been made famous by the character Blaire Waldorf from Gossip Girl. To look stylish you should place the satin bow headband at least an inch back from the hairline. Wondering how to make ribbon headbands? You can use different colored satin ribbons to make cute headbands from neutrals like navy blue, gray and black to more vivid and bright colors like fuchsia, electric blue and emerald-green. A wide satin turban headband is also a trendy choice for this season.

Headbands are great hair accessories and you can even make headbands at home like braided headbands and wide fabric headbands. Match the headband with your outfit and enjoy the compliments pouring in.