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Contrary to what you may think, the best headbands aren't just the kind Blair Waldorf would have approved of. The hair accessories are no longer solely a symbol of preppy dressing and queen-bee-ruled adolescence—you can find them everywhere and on anyone. From runways to pixelated Zoom calls, city streets, and the heads of royals like Kate Middleton, the accessory adds instant finesse to any kind of look (WFH outfits included).
Apart from being style statements, headbands are an easy way to turn even the worst of hair days into really-not-so-bad ones. Whether your hair just isn't cooperating or you woke up five minutes before your morning meeting, simply throw one on and watch the compliments roll in.
From knotted and padded styles to jewel-encrusted toppers, there's a headband for every mood or outfit. To help you narrow it all down, we rounded up 33 of the best headbands to shop right now. Fair warning: With some of them coming in at as little as $6, you may be hard-pressed to buy just one.
1. Everyday Headband
This budget-friendly headband is available in 18 solid shades. It has a 4.5-star rating on Amazon, and reviewers praise it for being soft, comfortable, extremely well made, and (of course) regal.
2. Padded Velvet Headband
Gorgeous Black Soft Velvet Flock Deeply Padded Headband
Need a no-fail headband for everyday wear? You can't go wrong with a simple black padded one.
3. Jeweled Headband
Deeply Padded Black Flock Velvet Headband
This Etsy headband is a permanent best-seller, and as close as you can get to wearing a crown. Up close, the jewels look like petite pearl flowers, and the thickness of the black velvet makes it looks modern, not stuffy.
4. Lauren Knotted Headband
Anthropologie Knotted Headband
Get endless mileage out of this classic knotted headband. (Psst: It comes in nearly every color of the rainbow if gold isn't your first choice.)
5. Leather Headband
Jennifer Behr Cruz Leather Headband
A leather headband is a versatile piece you can wear to brunch or date night, and the deep caramel would pair well with a dusty pink silk face mask.
6. Embellished Headband
Dark Bottle Green Flock Velvet Headband
This statement headband will pop against any hair color (lookin' at you, peach blondies).
7. Festive Beaded Headband
Ganni Black Padded Headband
Polka dot isn't normally a wear-everyday pattern, but when it comes in the form of this Ganni headband, we'll make an exception.
8. Gold Braided Headband
Loeffler Randall Pleated Headband
9. Ruched Headband
For a texture that isn't braiding, go for a ruched headband. This one is available in mustard, black, and pink—and we'd like all three, please.
10. Prada Silk Satin Headband
Not many headbands would be deemed heirlooms—except maybe the Prada piece that kicked off the padded-headband trend. Grab it in the iconic pink, or opt for green, red, or black.
11. Black Studded Headband
Black Soft Velvet Flock Plush Padded Halo Headband With Silver Studs
Headbands don't always have to be dainty.
12. Textured Headband
Lelet NY Textured-Leather Headband
When your hair's feeling flat, opt for this layered leather headband for instant intrigue.
13. Studded Denim Headband
Lele Sadoughi Denim Imitation Pearl & Crystal Oversized Headband
Yep, you're seeing pearls, crystals, and denim on one headband. Throw it back to the ’80s with this more-is-more accessory.
14. Linen Headband
Of course, if you're not into denim, try a linen headband that'll go with your best cottagecore ensembles.
15. Thin Satin Headband
The ’90s are back too, and this headband will go with your ditziest of dresses. (FYI, it comes in a two-pack.)
16. Pearl Headband
The tiny pearl trend is here to stay, and this subtle headband is an ideal way to jump aboard.
17. Velvet and Pearl Headband
Lele Sadoughi Imitation-Pearl-Embellished Velvet Headband
But if you're not afraid to dive in, go for this pearl-all-over piece from Lele Sadoughi.
18. Silk Headband
This topknot headband designed by Slip (not coincidentally, a go-to for silk pillowcases and silk scrunchies), and the soft material should alleviate the dreaded hair dent that some stiff headband styles can leave behind.
19. Delicate Gold Headband Trio
Anthropologie Headband Set
You can wear these delicate, tiara-inspired headbands in so many ways: as a trio, a duo, or a single—or paired in front of a thick padded headband. The limit does not exist.
20. Tortoiseshell Headband
Loeffler Randall Rhona Headband Set
Banish flyaways with these playful resin headbands.
21. Tie-Dye Headband
Add instant nuance to your look with this retro-inspired headband. Yes, even your most lived-in matching sweatsuit.
22. Pleated Headscarf
& Other Stories Color-Block Swirl Pleated Scarf
Of course, you could always DIY your own out of your favorite silk scarf.
23. Topknot Headband
Jennifer Behr Rosamund Headband
Make a statement with Jennifer Behr's luxe white headband, which has an oversized topknot inspired by the shape of a rose.
24. Lilac Domed Headband
Lilac Satin Deeply Padded Domed Headband
Lilac and extra padded? This super-thick headband will literally take you to new heights.
25. Rhinestone Headband
Rhinestone Velvet Padded Headband
This headband will steal the show no matter what you have on. If rows of rhinestones aren't your jam, it's also available in gold, rose gold, multicolored rainbow, and a (subtler) black option.
26. Bejeweled Gingham Headband
This striking headband is made to order by Autumn Adeigbo. Her bespoke headbands are truly one-of-a-kind and worth every penny.
27. Gingham Headband
Garden Gingham Knotted Silk Headband
A headband that's basically straight out of the Gossip Girl costume department.
28. Baby Blue Headband
Eugenia Kim Halle Headband
Another one for you Upper East Siders: This simple, sweet headband is made with a tweed blend that provides a preppy touch to any ensemble.
29. Subtle Pearl Headband
Deeply Padded Headband With Scattered Faux-Pearl Design
This padded velvet headband has the perfect amount of pearls: enough to stand out, but not so many that it's overwhelming.
30. Bow Headband
We're pretty sure this grown-up bow headband would be Emily in Paris–approved.
31. Swarovski Headband
Jewelled Magenta Purple Velvet Headband With Swarovski Crystal
This dreamy deep purple headband is accented with a constellation-like set of crystals.
32. Black Knot Headband
33. Spa Day Headband
In case you forgot, headbands are actually very practical accessories. This bunny-eared cloth headband will be the new MVP of your beauty routine.
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