You’ve got 101 things on your plate — 400 emails unread, this bill and that bill, heavy traffic. Adding hair styling might just be the thing that brings you to the edge. While we can’t offer solutions for your other problems, we’re happy to share that we’ve got your bad hair day covered. All you need is a flat headband!

It really is as simple as that. Once you’ve found the right headband for you, all you need to do is chuck it on and you’re good to go. You look instantly put-together, stylish actually.

Flat headbands in fashion

The style is perfect for those who love “quiet luxury,” as it’s been sported by many icons of the “old money” aesthetic such as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and Gemma Chan. 

Some styles also harken back to the good ol’ ‘90s. You may have seen celebs like Maud Apatow, Jennifer Lawrence and Bella Hadid wearing a flat headband to finish off their looks inspired by the era.

In pop culture, there’s Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl, of course. But trust us when we say that it’s not only Queen Bees who should wear the accessory to keep their hair in place and level up their looks.

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Flat headband styles

Hesitant to try it because you think it’s just one style? You’ll be happily surprised to know that flat headbands are far from boring. Yes, you can opt for the most popular black style in a satin finish (as seen on many celebs, some of which were mentioned above). But you’re not limited to that! They come in different finishes — satin and corduroy are just a couple of options — and some even have embellishments, which are great for more formal, special occasions. 

How to choose the right headband 

Not all headbands are equal — you already know that. The good news is there are styles designed to be not only easy to put on but also keep on. 

The first thing to do when choosing a headband is the style, of course. It has to be something you’ll be sure to wear. If it stays more on your wardrobe than on your head, that’s a bad call.

The shape of the headband is important too. One of the reasons why you don’t enjoy wearing a headband is the fit. That tugging behind your ears, making you feel like something stepped on for too long at the end of the day? Yeah, we don’t want that. So make sure to look for headbands whose ends are tapered to feel great behind your ears. Plus points if it’s lightweight!

Another thing to take note of is the material of the headband. Some just go better with specific fabrics or cuts. For instance, a headband with a woven straw material may look better with a flowy floral dress, while a headband wrapped in velvet would be more apt for a dark-coloured dress.

Ready to add a flat headband to your style rotation? Check out our collection here.

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