Owners of long hair know how difficult it is to make a stylish, fashionable hairstyle on your head on a hot, humid summer day or just clean your hair beautifully. Bandanas, caps, hats, panama can not cope with this task. Then a summer headband comes to the rescue.
She will not only protect her head from the sun and help create dozens of different hairstyles, she will also bring freshness and youthful enthusiasm to any image.
Features
The bandage is not only a beautiful element of the summer look, it is also a rather multifunctional item:
- She covers her hair from the sun, if this is an ornament on her head;
- It protects the face from sweat, if it is an element of sports equipment;
- It can be an indispensable part of a stage, carnival or other costume;
- Finally, this is just the base for creating interesting hairstyles.
Dressings can be made of fabric, leather, lace, thread, denim, braid, satin and other materials.
The incredible popularity of the accessory can easily be explained by its long history. Even the ancient Indians with a bandage supported their hair, and the Greek women wore thin ribbons or ribbons on their heads for decoration.
Later, such a bandage was used as a very expensive decoration. It was worn by representatives of the nobility, and for the manufacture of brocade, silk, velvet, which were decorated with beads or embroidery.
In the 60s of the XX century, dressings received another purpose. They began to be associated with representatives of the hippie youth movement. Often such dressings were woven with their own hands, decorated with beads, beads and certain symbols.
How to make an unusual bandage with your own hands, see this video.
Today, the selection of these accessories is truly huge. You can choose a bandage for children and adults, models can be everyday and festive, sports and smart, warm and cool.
Models
The modern abundance of various dressings can be divided into several main groups:
- Bandages can be narrow, medium or wide in width. Narrow models are strips of leather, braid, a braid of woven thread. Rhinestones, beads, stones, pendants, lace are used as decorative decoration. Wide bandages are made of elastic material, knitwear, knitted fabric, lace.
- By the type of material used (knitted or knitted fabric, satin, denim and other improvised materials).
- According to the style of performance: hippies, glamor, classic, ethnos, baroque, pin-up, Greek, Roman style and many, many other directions.
- By functional purpose. The accessory can serve only as a decoration, used simultaneously as a headdress, to warm or cool the head.
A cooling headband is a relatively recent invention that allows you to feel comfortable even in the hottest time of the year. Most often used by people who are forced to spend a significant amount of time under the scorching sun. For example, athletes during training or jogging.
The meaning of her work is to use a special material that quickly absorbs moisture and holds it longer than any other fabric. A wet dressing lowers body temperature and makes sun exposure much more comfortable. A variety of colors and prints allows you to choose the right model for men and women of any age.
How and what to wear?
Narrow bandages or stripes are ideal for long-haired beauties. They can be tied directly on the forehead, above the bangs or skipped under it.
Wide bandages are usually worn at the roots of the hair. They can be worn directly above the forehead line or moved a little further. This is both a decoration and an element of sports equipment. Knitted strip holds hair well, not allowing them to interfere with classes.
A smooth monophonic model can be decorated with embroidery, rhinestones, applique, lace, complemented with a bow or other decor.
Hippie-style headbands look best with loose hair, loose braids, a slightly tousled and disheveled hairstyle. Clothing should be appropriate: a loose blouse or tunic, a light sundress or a long colorful dress in ethnic style. As shoes, you can choose ballet flats with fringe, moccasins, flat sandals. The image should be as stylized as possible.
Elegant, stylish ribbon in the Greek style - a very feminine and fashionable option today. This decoration is worn on the forehead, a couple of centimeters below the hairline. It is better to collect hair in a lush bun or high hairstyle. Dress, sundress, tunic should have the most simple, concise cut. Light sandals will harmoniously complete the look.
Headband is a universal accessory that allows you to quickly style your hair in an original, fashionable hairstyle. The kerchief can be twisted into a bundle, diagonally, decorated with one or several knots, leave the ends hanging freely or put under the hair - there are a lot of options.
Fashionable women's hair bands
Among the huge variety of dressings, the most popular in the new season will be several models:
- With a bow. The bow can be located on the side, in front, there can be several bows. A very romantic and girlish cute and immediate accessory.
- With lace. The model can be made entirely of lace or lace is used as a decorative addition.
- Plain, smooth ribbons. Perfectly combined with loose hair. Jewelry can be bright, contrasting, or made in neutral, calm colors.
