How to Braid Hair as a Head Band

The traditional headband can be replaced with a section of braided hair.

A braided hair headband is a common hairstyle that can easily replace the conventional headband for a stylized appeal. The braided headband is commonly seen on celebrities, such as Kirsten Dunst and Lauren Conrad. This style can be worn for any occasion, ranging from a casual night at home to a sophisticated outing. You can easily create a braided headband in about 10 minutes with just a few simple hairstyling supplies.

Things You'll Need

• Small claw clips
• Hair brush
• Hair ties

Instructions

1. Brush your hair out smooth so that it hangs straight down your back, parted evenly down the center.

2. Separate two 1-inch sections of hair from the middle of the base of skull and pull them to either side.

3. Braid one section of the separated hair into a three-strand braid and secure with a thin ponytail holder. Repeat this process with the other section of separated hair.

4. Brush the hair atop your head smoothly back and pull the braids up to meet at the top of the head, forming a headband appearance.

5. Use two small claw clips to secure the ends of the braids to the scalp, fastening them in a headband approximately 1 inch from the front of the hairline.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have very long hair, this style can be created by using a single, long braid as a hairstyle instead of two shorter braids. This style can also be created for short hair by purchasing a false braided headband in the color of your hair.

References

• "Beautiful Braids: The Step-by-Step Guide to Braiding Styles for Every Occasion and All Ages"; Patricia Coen, Joe Maxwell and James Wagenvoord; 1996
• "Great Braids!: The New Way to Exciting Hairstyles"; Thomas Hardy; 1997