How to Wear a Headband: Headband Styles

Headbands have been one of favorite emerging trends. Although it peaked a few years back, I predict it'll be back before you even know it. The idea that headbands are for little girls is ridiculous; headbands can bring elegance, class or fun to any style look. Headbands come in so many styles today, that everyone can wear a headband!

Here we'll teach you how to wear every style, size and type of headband with your unique face shapes and/or hair styles. Yes, your hair will sometimes dictate what kind of headband you'll be wearing. I promise you'll be obsessed with headbands by the end of this article too!

Paris Hilton is a HUGE fan of headbands. I can only imagine how many she owns (And yes, I'm jealous)! Headbands are a fabulous accessory for women who sport bangs. It adds another level of dimension to your hair. It also works as a nice divider between your bangs and the rest of your hairstyle.

Style Tip: The thicker (the more space the bangs take up) the bangs, the bigger the headband you can go. Most bangs are pretty lengthy so wide headbands look great with them. If you have thin, long tendril bangs, go THIN! Be sure to comb down your bangs before putting on the headband. If needed, pin your bangs in place before putting the headband in place.

A headband is a great way to "dress-up" your hair for evening. And because up-do's are mainly for evening/formal/special events, the headband is perfect! Many celebs, like Salma Hayek have been going for very thin headbands. Hollywood elites love the multi-strand headband looks with lots of bling.

Because it is for an event, wearing jeweled headbands will class it up a bit. Be sure to decide whether you are doing a "loose" or "tight" hair look because in-between will look like your hairband is slipping and moving around. When going with tight hair, you can push your headband quite a bit, but with a loose look, you want to keep the headband close to your forehead. Use lots of hair spray and for extra security, use bobby pins to pin down the headband.

It's fun to be whimsical at times, and why not with your headband? Go for a flexible or cloth headband that isn't too thick! I love how Misha Barton wears hers. It should be across the top to mid forehead but definitely not too low!

This is the most common hairstyle I use with my headbands. (Most likely because I'm lazy, lol). This is the perfect look for days when you are in-between hairstyles, in-between hair cuts, and even for in-between hair washing days! Use a hairspray to comb back hair into a medium ponytail. Slip on a medium-thick headband. Push it on your head from the very front, to push your hair into place!

What an easy, very polished look you can have even on your days off!

Headband tip: When buying, make sure the headband itself isn't TOO tight; You don't want to leave impressions and have a headache at the end of the day!

Scarf headbands are so gorgeous and vintage-y. I can picture it ruffling in the wind while driving off in a convertible. Scarf headbands are best for narrow faces, because on larger faces, they accentuate the face shape and make your face look bigger!

The best way to achieve this look is to create the "parts" near the front of your hair. Pin down both sides securely with bobby pins. After all, the scarf will just cover them anyway. Use your hairspray liberally when doing this! Tie your headband in place and spray again! Want volume like Nicole Richie? Use a John Frieda root lifter to spray under your roots!