{"id":46601,"date":"2021-03-24T05:20:09","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T12:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=46601"},"modified":"2023-05-17T15:08:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T22:08:37","slug":"lulus-how-to-wear-headband","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/beauty\/lulus-how-to-wear-headband\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Wear a Headband Three Ways (and Look Instantly Put Together!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-248396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/headband-bun.jpg\" alt=\"a woman smiling looking down wearing a low bun with a pink knotted headband\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" \/>\n<p>Headbands have been experiencing a serious revival for a few seasons now: We&#8217;ve seen everyone from celebrities to royals rocking the must-have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/99_3642\/hair.html?r=new\">hair accessory<\/a> and the trend isn&#8217;t going away anytime soon. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/6241\/ties-knots-trend.html\">Knotted<\/a>, padded, rhinestone, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/811_3682\/pearl-trend.html\">pearl<\/a> versions abound, ready to upgrade your strands in seconds. Needless to say, this is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/6141\/90s-trend.html\">throwback<\/a> look worth trying out&#8211;and if you&#8217;ve ever wondered just how to wear a headband and look sophisticated at the same time, you&#8217;ll want to keep scrolling.<\/p>\n<p>The great thing about the headband hairstyles ahead, aside from being modern and stylish, is that one easily transitions into the next. Of course, each is a look in its own right, but if you&#8217;re in the mood for a quick change-up, you&#8217;ve got options. Here are three chic simple ways to add some intention to your hair&#8211;without a ton of effort.<\/p>\n<h2>Headband with Hair Down<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-248397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/headband-down2.jpg\" alt=\"a woman showing how to wear a headband with hair down parted in the middle\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" \/>\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pull small wispy sections from each side forward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grab a small piece from near the temple and another section next to the ear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tuck the rest of the hair behind the ears.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Add the headband.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tease the crown for extra volume.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Headband with Ponytail<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-248399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/headband-pony.jpg\" alt=\"a woman showing how to wear a headband with a low ponytail\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" \/>\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using a clear elastic or one that matches your hair tone, secure the hair into a low ponytail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Add tease to ponytail near the elastic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pull on the crown for volume and texture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Headband and Low Bun<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-248394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/headband-bun-back.jpg\" alt=\"back view of a woman wearing a headband with a low bun\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" \/>\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Twist the hair, then pull into a bun and secure with another elastic. Add bobby pins to the perimeter as needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pull on the bun for fullness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>See how to transition your headband hairstyles:<\/h4>\n<p><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"\" controls=\"controls\" style=\"width: calc(100% - 2px); min-width: 326px;\"><source src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/video\/blog\/Lulus_Feb_2021.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\"><source src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/video\/blog\/Lulus_Feb_2021.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><source src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/video\/blog\/Lulus_Feb_2021.ogv\" type=\"video\/ogg\">Your browser does not support this video<\/video><br \/>\n<strong>Did you try any of these headband hairstyles? Show us you wear them on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/Lulus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Lulus<\/a> using #lovelulus&#8211;and shop more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/99_3642\/hair.html\">Hair Accessories<\/a> to dress up even the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/13_449\/casual-dresses.html\">Casual<\/a> looks\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/whats-new.html\">this season<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This post was originally published in 2013 and has been updated with new content.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Headbands have been experiencing a serious revival for a few seasons now: We&#8217;ve seen everyone from celebrities to royals rocking the must-have hair accessory and the trend isn&#8217;t going away anytime soon. Knotted, padded, rhinestone, and pearl versions abound, ready to upgrade your strands in seconds. 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