The headband for the girl is a beautiful and fashionable accessory for little ladies. Each mother strives to ensure that her baby looks well-groomed, beautiful and elegant. Children's headbands quickly and without much effort make the outfit festive, and the image is unique. What is the name of such an accessory and what are its features?
Features
In the old days, the Slavs called such an accessory “ozhelie” or “forehead”. It was a solid bandage made of fabric, birch bark and other materials to support hair. It was worn not only by women, but also by men. At that time, the decoration had the function of a talisman.
Today, thanks to the gaze of designers and skilled craftswomen, the dressing is recognized as a stylish and fashionable complement to the image. It has practical, aesthetic and decorative functions. Depending on her form and method of wearing, she has many names. Nowadays, it is called a rim, hoop, solokha, bandana, elastic bandage. This jewelry takes pride of place in the ranking of decorative items for children’s outfits.
The headband is a universal accessory. It is suitable for girls of different ages, starting from birth. This is a stylish decoration that is designed for hair of different lengths. With it, you can quickly make a neat hairstyle not only for long and short hair. The bandage looks good on the head of very young girls, and some mothers even decorate her newborn daughters.
The headband for the girl goes well with different clothes. He successfully fits into the everyday outfit, will look harmoniously on a walk, in the garden, school or a gala event. He will approach jeans, making the image spectacular and memorable. In most cases, a headband does not require special styling skills.
This accessory gives a lot of opportunities for creativity: each mother will try to make the best decoration for her beloved daughter. The process of creating a charming head jewelry is creative and fascinating, and the result often looks better than purchased products.
Children's dressings are an alternative to hairpins and plastic headbands. In addition to attractiveness, they protect the head from the harmful effects of sunlight and wind, are a component of hairstyles, securely fix hair and do not let them tear. Fashion accessories help instill a sense of taste in the girl, teach her to monitor her tidiness and well-groomed appearance. This is aesthetics, the final touch of the image that gives a lot of positive emotions.
Material and color
Depending on the model, the headband for the girl can be made from different materials. Such accessories are made of:
- fabrics (cotton, felt, denim, knitted and lace fabric, chiffon, tulle, satin, silk, velvet);
- yarn (cotton, acrylic, woolen);
- non-woven synthetic materials (foamiran, polymer clay, elastic gum, nylon).
Often accessories are decorated with a variety of rhinestones, beads, brooches, metal fittings, sparkling crystals, floral arrangements, textile butterflies, appliques and even feathers. The basic rule of design is the reliable fastening of small parts.
The textile base is often decorated with materials that are easy to work with: felt and foamiran. They make decorative elements that serve as a bright accent of the dressing. Felt is very easy to use. He does not need to process the edge: it is enough to cut the desired workpiece and securely fix it to the base using special glue or threads.
Foamiran is considered new and fashionable material. This is a foam rubber, which in the work is able to create realistic floral arrangements. Fom can be crushed, twisted, heated and shaped. After cooling or shaping on mold, it accurately reproduces the subtleties of flower petals. This makes it indispensable in the design of gentle children's bandages and rubber bands.
Color
Today, the choice of colors for jewelry is very diverse. This is a gentle light palette, and bright, ripe tones, as well as classic shades (white, gray and beige). A lot of products are made in Barbie's favorite shades: these are delicate pink, lilac, purple paints and their combinations. They look especially charming in design with delicate floral elements made of a shade contrasting with respect to the base.
A special place in the line of colors is pastel gamut. Delicate pink, turquoise cream and powder tones give the decoration incredible sophistication. These are truly royal colors of little ladies. Favorites of the season are pale blue, lilac, milky, white, peach and light pink shades.
A lot of products are made in bright and cheerful colors. The most popular shades of the season are orange, raspberry, red, cornflower blue, blue, yellow. No less attractive products made in coral shades or aqua.
In addition to plain and lace patterns, colorful prints are also popular. More often it is a classic polka dot, stripe, floral and abstract motifs, as well as monochrome geometric compositions. Sometimes the bandages are made of textiles with a pattern of stars or colors for a stylized snake print.
Types and Models
Today there are many varieties of children's headbands. Most often these are summer accessories, although in some cases (for teenagers) you can also find warm (knitted) patterns. The uniqueness of the children's dressing allows her to change her style: combining with different clothes, she acquires different styles. It can be sports, classic, vintage, Greek, puppet, thematic.Models for a newborn are often openwork compositions with a flower. Skillful mothers manage to make a simple dressing even from nylon tights of different colors.
Knitted
Often, knitted patterns are made of thin yarn: it allows you to create an openwork pattern. Such accessories are often knitted independently using knitting needles or a hook.
The width and shape of the dressings themselves is diverse: it can be thin lace stripes with a miniature flower, contrasting knitted ruffles with decorative buttons, located on a wide basis. Such products can be called an alternative to hats for cool summer days. For the off-season, it is better to purchase a hat that warms and the crown.
A knitted bow, as well as a multi-layered flower, looks interesting and stylish on a warm bandage. At the same time, not only the accent decor stands out: the knitted hoop itself has all kinds of patterns, from simple to voluminous. Experienced and creative craftswomen often create real masterpieces, dressing, showing the upper hand of design art.
Sometimes a knitted rim is part of the kit and is complemented by a stylish scarf-snood, shirt front or voluminous version. The set is made in one color scheme, has the same pattern and knitting, as well as an extraordinary shape. Today, models with cat ears are in the trend, which was reflected in children's dressings.
Textile
Dressings made of cloth (bandana, bandage-scarf) are considered the simplest varieties of the accessory. These are small scarves or scarves made of thin material, which are folded in a certain way around the head and tied with a bow or knot.
"Solokha"
The flexible retro-dressing of soloch (pin-up, boho chic) is a textile strip of fabric with a flexible wire hidden inside. It provides a secure fit, creates a beautiful knot with protruding ears, which is why it is called rabbit band. This bandage sits firmly on the head, it does not fall with a strong wind or a sharp movement. This is a very comfortable and bright decoration.
Options for little girls are made of knitwear with a small knot. They are safe and wire free. Such dressings are firmly fixed on the head due to the material itself.
Headbands with a bow
The model with a bow is one of the most popular varieties of children's headbands. The bow-bandage reminds Malvina's headdress from a children's fairy tale. The design of such a style can be miniature, consisting of a thin elastic band with a corrugated ribbon and a small bow. Such models are loved by girls of preschool and primary school age. This bandage is more like a rubber band, which today is at the peak of popularity not only among adults, but also among children.
Often for very young girls buy wide models with a large bow or several small ones located along the length. Such accessories look like a scarf wrapped around the head and tied with a bow in front or side. These are voluminous styles, however, girls prefer miniature and reliable options that do not interfere with movement. Such models not only fix hair, but are able to easily and quickly create a unique and beautiful hairstyle.
With flower
Models of this group are considered the perfect accessory for girls of any age. Their design is often so realistic that it resembles fresh flowers. Large jewelry moved to the background: today it is customary to decorate the heads of little fashionistas with thin elastic bands with small and small flowers, buds and even simple petals.
The composition can be diverse, from simple elastic braid to a combination of textiles and non-woven materials. The style can be neat, made in the style of minimalism or luxurious, generously decorated with all kinds of decorative elements.
One of the popular styles of this type of dressing is a product made in the kanzashi technique of multi-colored satin ribbons. The technique is a composition of small fragments.Each blank consists of a square of satin ribbon folded in a certain way. There are many ways to fold parts, this gives a lot of opportunities for design.
Choosing such a product or making it to order, you need to take into account the age of the child: all parts are attached to a special glue. If the girl is still very small, it is better to purchase another product for her, in which all the elements are attached with the help of threads.
Fishnet
One of the most delicate dressings are beautiful lace patterns. They are suitable for both a newborn and a teenage girl.
Breasts are often bought with wide openwork elastic bandages with a large multi-layered flower. They do not squeeze the delicate scalp, do not harm health and do not interfere with the child.
Older girls like more elegant models. They can be made of lace fabric, mesh, and for reliable fixation have an elastic band at the back. Such products are often decorated with delicate and airy floral arrangements, beads and rhinestones.
Children's hairstyles with a bandage
Based on headbands, you can do a lot of hairstyles. They will not only decorate the head, but also allow the baby to be in the spotlight.
A baby headband can be used as a headband. The uniqueness of the accessory lies in the fact that hairstyles with its help are simple in execution, and they look stylish and modern.
Folding the scarf diagonally, you can make a bandana. To do this, a scarf folded in a triangle is taken at the two lateral ends, tied at the back with a double knot over the free edge. Before creating a hairstyle, you can collect the hair in a ponytail or just comb it. Also in stores you can find ready-made bandana bandages.
Solokha can be made from a classic scarf by putting it on the loose hair with ears in front or side. For greater neatness, it is better to collect the hair in a high bun and put on the soloch on top. A retro headband is also good as a regular headband if you put it over your hair.
A thin elastic bandage can be worn not only as a hoop. She will look much more interesting on long hair. It is put on the head over the hair, then back and sides release locks and braid the braid. Such a bandage is visible only in front, so often it has a bright accent in this part. Such an accessory attracts attention by the fact that today it is at the peak of popularity among adult fashionistas, and girls often imitate them, joining the world of beauty.
Hairstyles for babies are the simplest. This is usually a bandage over fluffy hair. Therefore, to diversify the style, babies acquire different styles of dressings.
How to wear and what to wear?
Children's headbands are perfectly combined with different clothes. To make them appropriate, you must adhere to certain rules for combining such accessories:
- you can pick them up to match the outfit or shoes;
- such a product may be contrasting;
- the color scheme of the bandage with the print should overlap with the tone of the outfit;
- the product is put on seasonally;
- to laconic along with choose a miniature decoration;
- too voluminous style can violate the integrity of the image;
- in clothes with variegated colors, a plain bandage with a slight accent looks better;
- when buying, you need to consider the age of the child;
- the accessory should not squeeze the girl’s head.
Textile bandages-kerchiefs, wide stripes are worn simply over the hair, however, you can also comb the hair back, fixing the result with a bandage. Such a hairstyle will look neat, and the hair will not be disheveled and interfere.
A classic solo can be worn with a top, a T-shirt and shorts. She will no less effectively complement the elegant dress, jeans sundress, jeans and trousers with a sleeveless blouse.
Openwork models are appropriate with elegant and festive clothes. These are all kinds of lace dresses, tunics, sundresses tops. With such things, the image will be incredibly gentle and touching. However, do not oversaturate it with beads and other jewelry: everything is good in moderation.
Laconic models with a minimum of decor are a real find in everyday looks. They emphasize individuality, do not outweigh the ensemble and look stylish. Such products allow a lot of ideas for hairstyles, especially for medium and long hair.
Beautiful images
Having several headbands, you can diversify the casual and elegant style.
At the exit, you can wear a wreath bandage, generously decorated with flowers from textile or foamiran. Such an ornament will look perfect with a ballroom and airy elegant dress, especially if the shades of the floral arrangement are repeated with the decorative elements of the dress. Delicate sandals perfectly complement the charming set.
A really thin white bandage with a multilayer flower looks really fabulous, complementing a light sleeveless dress with a full skirt. A fashionable handbag and white shoes - and the image of the little princess is ready!
Knitted plain solokha with small ears of a soft pink shade will perfectly complement a bright colored dress with frills. And if you make two simple ponytails from your hair, the image will be not only charming, but also neat.
In cool weather, you can wear a narrow colorful bandage with a plain sweater and jeans. In order for the hairstyle to look neat, you can tie your hair in a bun. Round off this look with light, light sneakers. In this image, the retro bandage looks great, you can even make it out of a small silk scarf, folding it several times in length and tying it in a knot.
For teenage girls who do not like to wear hats in the first frosts, a wide knitted bandage with decor from the same material will be an excellent option. It will be perfectly combined with all types of outerwear and shoes.
A bandage with a monochrome (black and white) animal print can be worn with a regular white t-shirt and denim sundress. Here the bandage can be either thin or wide, worn over loose hair. If the day is hot, it is better to pick hair in a ponytail or bun so that it does not interfere with the girl.
An interesting summer option for the girl will be a dark wide bandage with flowers, decorated with a bow. You can wear it under a black top and light cotton pants in the color of a hat. Long light beads and sandals will complement the image.
For a graduation party in a kindergarten or school, a thin silk or satin bandage decorated with several large flowers and beads is suitable.
Bandages for babies can be worn with blouses, dresses, sundresses and any T-shirts. Such accessories look good with summer floral sets consisting of T-shirts with ties and shorts.
Recently, the style of family look is gaining more and more popularity. He implies that mom and daughter dress in the same outfits. You can also use different clothes, but similar accessories, for example, headbands.