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Headbands - a little accent that makes a difference

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A visit to the hairdresser is a common way to relax and feel better. It can help you change your look completely: sharp cut, different colour and metamorphosis is guaranteed. However, it is not always necessary to make big changes in appearance to refresh the look, feel feminine and beautiful. All you need is a hairstyle or a hair embellishment.

Headbands are such an accessory that has unwavering popularity in recent years. Their role, once only practical, has now taken on a completely different dimension. In the past, the role of headbands was to tame unruly strands of hair so that they did not fall into the eyes. Today headbands play primarily a decorative role. They come in a variety of forms, styles, colours and sizes. Among them, without the slightest problem, you can find those that fit everyday styling, but also party, cocktail, and even on the red carpet. Headband can be the strongest accent of a given outfit. However, it is an accessory that fully deserves it. There are headbands that look like pieces of art and you can easily call them jewellery.

Types of headbands - from simple and subtle to large and decorative

Due to the huge popularity of this fashionable accessory, you can choose from a huge range of headbands. Regardless of what style of headband you are looking for, you will undoubtedly find it. There are a whole lot of types. Pin up style with a distinctive knot in the middle have been popular for a long time. At any time of the year, such a headband will add charm to your hairstyle. It fits perfectly with a casual, everyday outfit. Another type are richly decorated headbands. They are divided into wide and narrow. Wide headbands can be covered with velvet, satin or leather. They are embellished with additional decorations, such as pearls, sequins, crystals and beads that can be of different colours and sizes and create a more or less sophisticated composition. They are perfect for events where you want to dazzle with style. Such a strong accent will surely catch many eyes. Thin metal headbands - silver or gold are less outstanding, but they look very elegant. A thin string of pearls, sequins or leaves makes the whole outfit very graceful. They look great in combination with cocktail dresses. There are also crown style headbands that are very conspicuous. Thanks to their decorations and forms, they make every woman feel like a princess. These are perfect for a red-carpet event or for your own wedding. In the Axessorize online store, there: https://axessorize.com.au/collections/headbands,  you can find all the headbands listed above. A huge collection full of different designs, colours, shapes and forms can make every woman dizzy. 

Headbands for every hairstyle!

Headbands can be worn by ladies with both very short and long hair, both older and younger. You can wear them at any time of the year. Sometimes ladies with very short hair find headbands not for them. Nothing could be more wrong. Short, smoothly combed, boy-style hair looks wonderful with headband. Both with casual headbands with knots or bows and with elegant rhinestones or pearls crowns. They emphasize facial features beautifully and make the whole attention focused on face. Ladies with longer hair have a bit more choice as they can wear headbands for both pin ups and loose hair. Depending on the occasion, both options are very interesting. A delicate, thin crown with pearls in combination with a loose bun pinned right at the nape of the neck looks extremely stylish and chic. On the other hand, the same headband with long, loose, unruly hair will have a more romantic and girlish character. The most important thing is to feel comfortable in what you are wearing.

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