10 Headbands To Buy To Make You Look Polished

Do you ever feel like your outfit is missing something? The perfect way to make you look more polished is a headband! Lucky for all of us, the hair accessory trend came back full force on the runway this year and headbands are at the top of everyone’s list to add to your wardrobe. Everyone from celebrities to influencers are rocking the look! Whether your hair is freshly styled or you’re rocking a three-day messy bun, a headband adds the finishing touch to your outfit no matter your style. Read on to find out what to add to your shopping cart on pay day.

1. Velvet Headband

Dress up your simple outfits and make them more elegant with a velvet headband. Nothing says polished and posied like velvet. No longer reserved for holiday parties, you can bring out your velvet headband to wear for everything from work to dates to brunches with the girls. Adding a velvet headband adds texture and interest to your outfit and you can find them in every color and pattern imaginable. Grab one while the weather is still chilly then wear it even after the snow melts!

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2. Fur Headband

Keep your ears warm and look adorable while doing it with a (faux) fur headband. Try an updated version of this traditional winter accessory and try a more modern take with cute patterns and bows. Add a contrasting colored coat and you have a cozy outfit that is also fashionable. If you’ve already bought a colorful coat, you can’t go wrong with a traditional black, grey or white band. This style works great with any hair length or texture!

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3. Knotted Headband

My personal favorite kind of headband is the knotted style. No matter what style of clothing you like, there is a knotted headband that will match perfectly. For a more special occasion or to dress up a casual outfit, grab one in silk or sequins. I love adding one with bandana-print to add a cute element to jeans and t-shirts or a fun polka-dot print to a summery dress. You can take this headband from the office straight to the beach and it will do the work for you!

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4. Pearl Headband

Going to a fancy event and feel like you are missing something? Go all out with your hair accessories and add a pearl-encrusted headband that will make you feel like a queen. Keep it classic with white pearls or make a statement with pearls that match your outfit. Fun colors like black, pink or something even more unexpected like rainbow will have everyone asking where you got your headband! If you want to rock pearls but don’t want to wear a crown, try a skinny headband with single pearls lined up for a sweet touch.

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5. Printed Headband

Nothing says Blair Waldorf like an adorable printed headband added to an already fashionable outfit. The best part is these headbands don’t have to be boring, you can always go for colors and patterns! The best way to incorporate a print into your hair accessory is to combine another headband trend. For example, do a printed knotted headband or one made of velvet for double the style points. Leopard prints or something with a lot of movement ensures that you can wear it with all kinds of outfits.

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6. Bow Headband

Who doesn’t love bows? Nothing is cuter than a bow and it adds a perfect touch to sweet curls or a messy bun. You can’t go wrong with a bow headband in the summertime and with the increasing popularity in the style, you can find these headbands in any color and pattern you want to rock. Check out headbands with removable bows so you can wear them in multiple ways including mixing and matching the bands and bows!

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7. Skinny Headband

Looking to add a little interest to your hairstyle without making a statement? Try a skinny headband! Whether you like the traditional plastic style you wore as a kid or you want to kick the style up with a cloth or textured design you can’t go wrong with a thin hair accessory. I’m a personal fan of skinny headbands featuring pearls, rhinestones or simplistic metal bands for just a touch of sparkle.

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8. Braided Headband

Skip the complicated hair braiding and try a braided headband! Just like with the other trends, try combining things like velvet or patterns with the braided material to make the headband stand out. The combination of velvet and braiding is the perfect way to add glamour into your curls. Want to add extra romance to the look? Place the headband behind your ears before twisting the sides back and styling into a low bun. Perfect for date night!

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9. Leather Headband

The best thing about a leather headband is that you can use it for everything from interviews to weekend looks. Make it boho chic and find a simple leather-covered band or find one with embellishments to make it a stand out accessory. Olivia Culpo stole the show at a recent Prada event with a leather headband featuring studs. Steal her look by adding your own leather headband and whether it is embellished or simple, you’ll get attention for sure.

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10. Puffy Headband

This hair accessory took the runway by storm in the fall and the 90s trend came back quickly with everyone from models and celebrities to Kate Middleton jumping on the trend. No matter the material, it seems that the bigger the better when it comes to the puffy headband. Take this look from Saturday’s wedding to a recovery breakfast the next morning, this style works for everything. With this new trend, you can be sure that you can find a puffy band that will elevate any outfit and make you look fresh off the runway.

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So what do you think? Which headband are you going to wear?