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8 Types of Headbands That Will Rock Your Look

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UNCW chapter.

Headbands (or headwraps) go from hippie to preppy to bohemian to chic to professional.  They’ve become a staple in my own style because of their simplicity, versatility, and comfort.  Since they come in all colors, patterns, sizes, and forms, wearing them is the perfect accessory for any outfit you may plan to wear or event you may have to attend.  Here are a few ideas to jumpstart your soon-to-be headband craze.

 

1. Elegant – catch the eye of all the gents in the room with glittering headbands like these.

 

Urban Outfitters, $48

 

Urban Outfitters, $18

 

2. Beachy – dress up your summer look with the popping & vibrant colors of an eye-catching head piece.

 

Free People, $18

 

Etsy, $25

 

3. Knit – cute and warm makes these pieces the perfect accessory for a light cardigan on a winter Wilmington day.

 

Earthbound, $17.95

 

4. Professional – show off your beautiful face to your employer by getting your hair out of the way with styles like these.

 

Nordstrom, $28

 

Urban Outfitters, $14

 

5. Comfy – throw on your favorite sweatpants, your fav comfy headband, and your body will be thanking you later.

 

Urban Outfitters, $16

 

6. Hippie – embrace your inner flower child with spunky flower crowns.

 

Urban Outfitters, $16

 

7. Athletic – keep the flyaways back as you work on getting your best beach bod.

 

Chalktalksports.com, $9.99

 

8. Bohemian – try something new and explore the inventiveness of a bohemian look.

 

Etsy, $13.99

 

BONUS STYLE TIP: If it seems your headband keeps slipping off your head, wear it slightly atop your ears, just enough to keep the top of your ear underneath the headband.

Cover Photo: Free People, $18

 

 

Sarah is a senior at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, majoring in Creative Writing (with a Certificate in Publishing) and minoring in English and Psychology.  She is from a small suburb of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and chose to attend UNCW for all of the incredible learning opportunities.  Besides being a contributing writer and managing editor for Her Campus magazine, she is Secretary of Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity, member of the UNCW Rock Climbing Club, and a Trip Leader at Seahawk Adventures.  She is an avid reader, writer, and lover of all things outdoors.  Feel free to follow her on Twitter and Instagram.