Headband Design Ideas

Most women have coloured their hair at some point and we all know it's not a low maintenance habit. Investing in a headband can prove to be a clever way to hide those pesky roots that keep coming back. Headbands give you great coverage for your hairline. Maintaining your hair colour is time-confusing and annoying. Temporarily learning how to properly hide your roots can save you not only money and time, but it is a quick way to look great even when your roots are peaking through.

Thick Headbands

Thick headbands are practical for camouflaging outgrown roots simply because they cover more of your hair. Thick headbands are inexpensive, and come in virtually every colour, size and pattern. Thick headbands are so easy to wear, just throw one on in the morning and you don't have to worry about if other people are noticing your roots. Since re-colouring our hair is something we must do every 4 weeks to maintain, thick headbands are a great solution if you don't have time to deal with them.

Thick headbands look great with the hair worn up or down. If you're going for more of a carefree look, then wearing your hair in a messy bun always looks great. If, for example, you're going to work and need coverage with a thick headband, you an opt to wear your hair down in curls. Adding some volume to your hair is a good idea to create flow and length. Mariah Carey does a good job of hiding her hairline, so that no one can tell it's actually darker than her blonde hair colour.

Double Up on Thin Headbands

Thick headbands aren't always appropriate for work or formal occasions. For a more grown-up look, you can double up on skinny or glittery headbands that still give you the coverage for your roots. If you use colourful or sparkly headbands, it will usually distract people from looking at your roots too closely. You can see in the picture below that the blue headband effectively disguises her root colour and brings the main focus to the headband itself. It's also a great way to keep your hair out of your face while you're working or hitting the gym.

Scarf Headbands

Scarf headbands are much like thick headbands, but usually have a thin, patterned material. They are fashionable and functional, for the days you just don't want to look at your hair. Scarf headbands, when worn properly, cover most of your hair, depending on how you position it. This is ideal for women who don't have time to deal with their pesky roots. Scarf headbands are also great for days when you're running errands, doing yard work, or even just having lazy day on the ouch. Scarf headbands are so versatile and are great for hiding roots that are growing back in.