A hippie headband in this collection ranges from a thin fabric band for everyday wear to a wide, twisted-knot style built to hold hair back through a full festival day. Floral appliques and macrame detailing show up on the dressier end of the range.
Wide, Thin, or Detailed
A wide twisted-knot headband holds hair firmly in place and reads as a styling choice on its own, a thin fabric band works quietly under a hat or on its own for everyday wear, and a floral-appliqued style adds a festival-ready detail. Macrame and 70s-print versions round out the range for anyone building a full retro look.
- Wide, twisted-knot styles for all-day hold
- Thin fabric bands for everyday wear
- Floral and macrame detailing for festival looks
Tying and Styling Tips
How you tie it changes the look more than the piece itself. A thin band tied at the nape of the neck works well with a simple braid, while folding a wider style like a bandana and knotting it at the back suits loose hair or waves. For a dressier finish, twist the band slightly off-center at the crown for a tiara-like effect instead of a flat, centered placement.
Short hair works best with a thinner style pushed slightly back from the hairline rather than a wide style that can slip forward, since there's less hair underneath to help hold it in place. A stretchy or elastic style is generally easier to adjust through the day than one that ties with a fixed knot.
Common Questions
- How do you tie a hippie headband? Most styles either stretch on like an elastic band or tie at the back or nape with a simple double knot, with the ends tucked in or left loose for a bandana-style look.
- What is the best way to wear a hippie headband with short hair? A thinner band positioned slightly back from the hairline tends to hold better on short hair than a wide style, since there's less length underneath to anchor it.
Complete the look with Hippie Accessories or a matching piece from Hippie Hats.
