Accessories
Twist Knot Headband
Twist Knot Headband
A headband is a clothing accessory worn in the hair or around the forehead, usually to hold hair away from the face or eyes. Headbands generally consist of a loop of elastic material or a horseshoe-shaped piece of flexible plastic or metal. They come in assorted shapes and sizes and are used for both fashion and practical or utilitarian purposes.
Headbands top the list of polarizing hair accessories. They can either make you feel totally put together or conjure up memories from primary school you’d really rather forget. But the return of the headband is fully back in swing, thanks to the likes of celebrities and nearly every show at every fashion week. Not sure how to wear a headband without looking like a 5-year-old? We’re here to help. We’ve rounded up 12 foolproof ways to wear a headband no matter what vibe you’re feeling. From sporty styles to red carpet-ready ribbons, keep scrolling for all the headband inspiration you’ll ever need.
In the UK, horseshoe-shaped headbands are sometimes called “Alice bands” after the headbands that Alice is often depicted wearing in Through the Looking-Glass.
The beginning of headbands was no later than around 475 BC to 330 BC, with the ancient Greeks, who wore hair wreaths. The Greeks and Romans wore these pieces for very special occasions or an important event. Cultures such as the Etruscans and Romans started to decorate their wreaths with jewels made up of gold and silver. While wreaths are certainly a likely beginning of today’s headbands, some believe that current day hair bands have slowly taken shape from scarves that were worn around the head or were modified from the band of hats that tied under the chin.
Common Material
- Spandex
- Lycra
- Nylon
- Cotton Spandex