How is anyone to “get the job done” with their hair down and in their face? Between hair getting stuck in your lip gloss after applying your full beat, and showing up late to class with bedhead, hair can sometimes be more of a burden than an added feature to your overall look. But, one hair accessory stands out from the others to turn an a style from messy to put together –– a headband. There are so many different headbands to choose from that can be the perfect final touch for any outfit. Here is VALLEY’s guide to styling your headbands in 2025.
The Classic
A classic black or white hard headband says that you have everything checked off on your to-do list. While you might remember these from childhood family events or growing out your bangs in elementary school, these headbands now give the studious-dark-academia vibe that works for the winter time. Rather than trying to put in a claw clip 47 thousand times until you achieve that effortless, but not so effortless that it falls out, look that you can never get quite right, a classic hard black or white headband does the trick in one go.
An Athleisure Moment
What better way to tie an athleisure fit together than with a cloth headband? This affordable hair accessory can help round out your overall athleisure look while also keeping your hair out of your face. Before resorting to throwing your hair up into a messy bun or ponytail, try out a cloth headband that matches the color of your leggings. This can add to that matching set you have picked out for your afternoon pilates, or it just shows that you put some thought into matching your black headband with your black biker shorts.
A Statement Piece
A pearl-coated headband can dazzle a crowd at a dinner or event, a silver headband can stand out in a sea of blowouts at a New Year’s party and a tortoise shell headband can add sophistication to your everyday streetwear. These fun hairpieces can make an outfit look thought-through, even if it was only decided five minutes before leaving your apartment. Pickup a cute statement piece headband from Amazon or Target to elevate your style and have everyone asking where you got it from.
For More Volume
And lastly, if your looking to add some more volume to your hair, try out a wire or wire-shaped headband. This option is also great for those with curly hair in order to push your hair out of your face while displaying your natural curls in the back. These kinds of headbands push your hair up a bit to create a more voluminous look.
Pair any of these options with a cute stack of gold or silver earrings and your look will become cohesive and in-style with 2025. Plus, most of these headbands are easily available online or in store for an affordable price –– might as well take VALLEY’s word for it and try it out!
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