Good morning! It's Monday, you're getting ready for work, and you've just washed and blow-dried your hair. But now, it's almost too fluffy and tricky to style.
Good news: Thanks to your natural oils, your hair's texture feels smoother and more manageable by Tuesday.
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Just add a headband to hide oily roots and tame flyaways while helping your second-day look perfectly pulled together.
Table of Contents
- 1 1) Classic Padded Headband with Loose Waves
- 2 2) Knotted Headband and Low Ponytail
- 3 3) Wide Fabric Headband with a Messy Bun
- 4 4) Braided Headband with Tousled Hair
- 5 5) Twisted Headband and Low Chignon
- 6 6) Boho Headband with Natural Waves
- 7 7) Satin Headband and Sleek Low Bun
- 8 8) Scarf Headband with a High Ponytail
- 9 9) Elastic Headband with Textured Crown
- 10 10) Velvet Headband and Side-Swept Hair
- 11 11) Rope Headband with a Loose Braid
- 12 12) Headband Tuck Hairstyle
- 13 13) Crossed Headband with a Half-Up Style
- 14 14) Thin Headband with Flipped Ends
- 15 15) Pearl Headband and Low Twist
- 16 16) Athletic Headband with a High Messy Bun
- 17 17) Printed Headband with Beachy Waves
- 18 18) Double Headband with a Voluminous Ponytail
- 19 19) Fishtail Braid Headband with Loose Ends
1) Classic Padded Headband with Loose Waves
Simple and always in style, a padded headband makes a classic statement. Along with the headband itself, dry shampoo hides oily roots. The loose waves look natural and feminine; gently pull out a few sections of hair in front to frame your face and complement the relaxed vibe of this look.
2) Knotted Headband and Low Ponytail
Create a classic ponytail with elastic bands, but wear it lower and looser than usual. Top it off with a knotted headband, then separate a few strands in front to frame your face and soften the look.
3) Wide Fabric Headband with a Messy Bun
Keep your hairstyle low key and laid back with a classic "messy bun." Finish the look with a few pieces in front for a soft, feminine effect. The wide fabric headband pulls it all together while adding a dramatic accent.
4) Braided Headband with Tousled Hair
Beautifully boho chic: Braid your hair narrowly on one side, and then place it across your crown. Voilà —an instant headband! Tuck the end of the braid behind your ear on the opposite side; tousle the remaining strands for a free-spirited vibe.
5) Twisted Headband and Low Chignon
A twisted headband creates a textured effect, and this low chignon style elevates your look to a sophisticated look. Hold it together with pins and a dab of styling cream. The key is to keep this look relaxed and natural—never too stiff.
6) Boho Headband with Natural Waves
Make a fun, free-spirited statement with a boho-chic headband, which also covers oily roots. Loose waves complement the natural, feminine mood of this style. Separate a few pieces in front to frame your face; finish with texturing spray.
7) Satin Headband and Sleek Low Bun
Style your second-day hair into a low bun; similar to the chignon, pin any loose ends and add styling cream to tame flyaways. The satin headband enhances this look as a refined finishing touch.
8) Scarf Headband with a High Ponytail
Secured with an elastic tie, a high ponytail brings a sense of movement to this look; add volume with a spritz of dry shampoo. Fold a scarf narrowly and tie it below the ponytail for an eye-catching effect.
9) Elastic Headband with Textured Crown
An elastic headband brings comfort and ease of wear to this look. At the same time, it masks any oily roots; add a touch of dry shampoo to the crown for extra volume.
10) Velvet Headband and Side-Swept Hair
Perfect for fall and winter, a velvet headband creates a rich, tactile effect. Brush your hair to one side and place the heavier part behind your ear, holding it in place with pins.
11) Rope Headband with a Loose Braid
A classic rope headband holds back the front of your hair while helping to hide oily roots. Add a loose braid secured with an elastic tie. The structured headband contrasts with the relaxed braid—the look is laid-back yet pulled together.
12) Headband Tuck Hairstyle
Comfortable and easy to wear, a stretch headband sets the tone for this style. Tuck small pieces of hair into the band from front to back; leave a few sections loosely in front to frame your face. Dry shampoo absorbs oil while adding volume.
13) Crossed Headband with a Half-Up Style
A crossed headband brings a sense of structure to this look, finished with pins and a touch of hairspray for the updo portion. Loose waves flow freely in the back, creating a romantic, feminine effect.
14) Thin Headband with Flipped Ends
Preppy meets pretty for this style, accented by a timeless slim headband. Use a flat iron to flip the ends of your hair upward. Add a touch of smoothing cream to keep flyaways at bay.
15) Pearl Headband and Low Twist
A classic pearl headband upgrades this look with an elegant effect. Keep the low twist intact with pins; leave a few strands in front for a flattering, face-framing effect. A touch of styling cream helps keep everything in place.
16) Athletic Headband with a High Messy Bun
Create a high ponytail followed by a loose bun; hold it together with an elastic tie and pins. A spritz of dry shampoo freshens the look while helping to keep the bun intact. As a sporty accent, the wide headband absorbs sweat.
17) Printed Headband with Beachy Waves
Probably the easiest style on this list! Separate waves to keep the texture natural and laid-back. A printed headband worn just behind the hairline helps tame flyaways; leave a few loose sections in front to frame your face.
Spritz a touch of hairspray to finish the look without weighing down your hair.
18) Double Headband with a Voluminous Ponytail
A duo of slim headbands brings a sense of structure to your hair, finished with loose sections in front to frame your face. The high ponytail adds a sense of movement to this style; spritz dry shampoo to add volume while hiding oily roots.
19) Fishtail Braid Headband with Loose Ends
A fishtail braid may seem challenging, but it's actually easy to create. Just split a ponytail into two parts and cross them over the center; finish with an elastic tie and tame flyaways with a touch of styling cream. Keep the ends loose and freely flowing for a laid-back vibe.
Again, this is a built-in headband that works well with the texture of second-day hair.
