The Ultimate Guide to Wide Headbands: Tips, Tricks, and Inspiration

by Marvin Connie

Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with different hairstyles lately, and I stumbled upon this whole wide headband trend. I gotta say, it’s pretty cool and way more versatile than I thought. I decided to give it a shot, documenting the whole process because, why not?

The Ultimate Guide to Wide Headbands: Tips, Tricks, and Inspiration

First Try: Total Fail

So, first, I grabbed this random wide headband I found in my drawer. I have curly hair, Type 3B, and I have no idea what I am doing, so I just slapped it on. Big mistake. My curls were all over the place, some trapped under the band, others sticking out like I’d been electrocuted. It was not a good look. I realized that maybe just throwing it on wasn’t the way to go.

Learning Curve

After that, I did some digging, watched a few videos of people who actually know how to style hair, and discovered that prep is key. And I realized that headband is not suitable for me, so I decided to buy a new, fashion one online.

Then, here is what I did:

  • Dampen the hair. I started by lightly spraying my hair with water. Not soaking, just enough to make it a little easier to work with.
  • Apply product. Some people use a light styling foam or sea salt spray, but I found that my usual curl cream worked just fine. I scrunched it in like I usually do to define my curls.

Different Looks

Once my hair was prepped, I started experimenting with different ways to wear the headband. I tried a few different looks:

  • All hair back. I tried pushing all my hair back with the headband, letting the curls fall naturally behind it. This was a bit tricky with my hair type, but I managed to get it to look decent.
  • Some hair in front. This one was my favorite. I pulled a few curls loose in the front to frame my face and then put the headband on. It looked much more relaxed and natural.

Final Verdict

After a few tries, I think I’m starting to get the hang of this wide headband thing. It’s definitely a learning process, but it’s fun to switch things up. I even tried a knitted headband on a colder day, and it kept my ears warm, which was a nice bonus. Plus, now I can go out without looking like I just rolled out of bed—most of the time. Anyway, I’ll keep practicing and see what other styles I can come up with.

The Ultimate Guide to Wide Headbands: Tips, Tricks, and Inspiration

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