I was doing my
Love them or hate them, hair
bands have been around forever. A quick Wiki search showed me that the ancient
Greeks and Romans wore hair bands for special occasions and often encrusted
them with gold to create a hair ornament. Thousands of years later, hair bands
are still in fashion largely because they are so versatile and can be used to
channel a range of looks.
Functional Look
Hair bands were originally created
to keep hair out of your face, but I think this functionality can be mixed with
a little style to create a cute look. I often see athletes, such as soccer and
tennis players use thick headbands to pull hair out of their face, while also
injecting their personal style.
When I’m having a particularly
bad hair day, I often just pull my hair into a ponytail and put on a hair band.
This works to both keep my hair away and pull attention onto the hair band
instead of my hair.
Preppy Look
I became obsessed with these types
of hair bands a few years back, but soon realized that it can be difficult to
wear them without looking like a teenager. I think the key to wearing them is
to limit them to the weekend (probably wouldn’t wear it to the office) when
you’re going for a girly, preppy look. If your headband has pretty
ornamentation on it, like in the picture below, it might even work in fancier occasions.
Boho-Chic Look
Thin hair bands were often worn around
the crown of the head in the ‘70s by hippies, but have been revived in recent
years as a summer staple. Often worn in concert festivals, these are great
accessories for a casual mid-summer day!
How often do you all wear hair
bands? What are some looks that you like?
