40 Cute and Comfortable Braided Headband Hairstyles

Braided headband styles are very popular, especially during the summer months. Able to redeem a bad hair day, these braids work beauty and comfort into any hair length or texture. Not sure where to start? Check out the ideas below for both how-to tips and style inspiration when you’re ready to try your hand at this romantic, easy trend.

Why Braided Headband Styles?

It’s an easy way to introduce a cool accent into your daily hairstyle that will also keep your locks from falling into your face. So sit back, and check out some of the best headband hairstyles online!

#1: Two-Strand Braided Headband

#5: Small Cornrow Headband

A headband braid does not always have to be big and bold; sometimes a delicate option is all that you need to take your style up a notch. A thin braid works best for women who have shorter wispy pieces around the hairline or bangs because it holds better without slipping.

#6: Two-Tone Braided Updo

If you are a young lady in search of an appropriate style for any formal event, this French braid is a surefire winner for women with long hair. The messy texture and double braid will show off your beautifully blended brown and blonde highlights.

#7: Braided Headband with Messy Bun

Instead of a scarf or bedazzled headband, why not try a front braid to accent your casual updo? It works best with a high bun because you can really show off the intricacy of the braid and make it the focal point of the style.

#8: Sparkly Accent Headband

When your hair is all one color or pale, a braid headband can get lost in the look especially from far away. Combat this with a thin sparkly headband that will catch the light and draw attention to the detail in the plait.

#9: Double Braided Headband

If you don’t know how to do a Dutch or fishtail braid, there is a simple trick to fake the appearance of one. Place two medium sized braids of equal width next to each other to make them look like one large braided band. Blend with loose waves and a heavy side bang.

#10: Hippie Braid Headband

Just because you are rocking a braided look does not mean that your headband always has to be blended into your strands. Take a cue from the hippies and pull your braid across your forehead. If you want to be a true “flower child,” add a bright yellow bud.

#11: Light and Dark Braided Headband

Playing with color and texture are two surefire ways to make a braided headband pop, and this look does both. The thin braid adds a textural element to highlight the large dark braid. Because the front detail is the focus, make sure to keep the rest of your style soft and uncomplicated.

#12: Elegant Ash Blonde Headband

Braided hair does not always have to be the shining star of your style. Sometimes you can use a plait as a subtle boost to your overall look. Because the color is so pale, the braid easily blends in with the texture of the loose curls in the hairdo.

#13: Creative Jeweled Headband

If you’re into cos play, where you dress up as a character from your favorite movie, TV show or game, a Dutch braid is the perfect thing to anchor a bedazzled barrette and make it look more like a full headband. This is a great look for fans of World of Warcraft or something similar.

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#14: Braided Headband for Formal Event

A headband braid will give a dramatic touch to a basic loose low updo. A slight bouffant provides volume throughout the crown and keep the style from going flat, while also balancing out the heaviness at the bottom of the hairstyle.

#15: Bold Braided Look

You can still achieve a bold braided look without extremely long hair. The key to make it pop is by incorporating a soft color with balayage highlights. Have some fun by playing around with different braiding patterns. This style combines Dutch and fishtail braids.

#16: Classic Braided Updo

This cute look is all about letting your natural beauty shine through. The spiraled bun is glamorous without being gimmicky. It’s clean, classic and chic; perfect for a bride, wedding guest or any formal event that you have on the horizon.

#17: Lovely Braided Headband

You can still wear a braid headband with dark hair even if you think the detail won’t pop as much. Just make sure to keep heavy bangs and messiness in the front to a minimum. If your hair isn’t long enough to pull off a full bun, try adding extensions to bulk it up.

#18: Casual Braided Headband

Sometimes less is more, especially when you are just trying to let your hair down and have some fun. If you are planning a beach trip or a tropical vacation, this loose style is a good fit because it’s casual but the braid makes it look pulled together.

#19: Stacked Headband

The same way that you can stack your layers to create volume in a style, you can also stack braids in a headband look. By intertwining a smaller braid with a larger one, you can not only create visual interest but also build up thickness in your look.

#20: Retro Braided Headband

This updo may seem like a blast from the past with the beehive and low bun, but the braided headband makes it modern. It’s an ideal look for a woman who loves vintage fashion and the glamorous side of life.

#21: Floral Braided Headband

At this point, floral crowns are pretty standard for music festivals or any outdoor event because they invoke the free-spirited nature of Woodstock. Since everyone will be wearing one, you want to do something to separate yourself from the pack, and a braid will do just that.

#22: Fishtail Headband

The great thing about wearing a braided headband is that there are so many different types of braid patterns to try that every time you wear one it will look different. Stylist’s tip: dry shampoo will give hair messy texture and prevent the braid from slipping.

#23: Voluminous Braided Headband

If you don’t know how to braid, or don’t have time to do an intricate style in the morning, an easy trick is to braid a hairpiece and wrap it around your head. Just secure with bobby pins and you’re good to go!

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#24: Double Braided Headband

For this style, you will need to know how to French braid. Hair will be braided twice, side-by-side along the hairline. Secure the braids near your ear with an elastic, pulling remaining strands into a messy side bun.

#32: Fabulous Four-Strand Braided Hairstyle

An easy-going but cute half-up braid headband keeps your look casual while still looking fab. This is the kind of a ‘do that equally compliments your skinny jeans plus a tee-shirt and your little black dress and heels.

#33: Braided Headband Updo for Formal Occasion

This amazing look takes headband hairstyles to a whole new level. Pinned up neatly in the back, with curls delicately framing the face, this updo makes a gorgeous hairstyle solution for any formal occasion that is coming your way.

#34: Beautiful Basket-weave Braid

A classy take on an otherwise informal hairstyle, this basket-weave braid is a great idea for thick manes that are difficult to tame. Leave the bottom straight or curl the ends for a more done up look.

#35: Dutch Braid with Wavy Ponytail

This swoopy braided headband is different from the norm because it doesn’t run along the hairline and around your head, as other headbands do. This particular braid goes straight back into the ponytail. Wear the hairdo on a chilled out Sunday running errands, or to a weekend party that your pals are throwing. It’s versatile and darling, whatever the setting.

#36: Stunning Multi-Braid Hairstyle

For your next formal event, try this stunning style with headbands made up of two braids featuring different patterns; a fresh take on a classic look makes for a style that will have every head in the room turned in your direction.

#37: Dutch Braid with Curls

If normally your hairstyle includes a longer side bang, try placing your headband braid further back and incorporate it into your regular do. This is a nice way to spice up your everyday look without having to put in too much additional effort.

#38: Goddess French Braided Updo

Sleek, elegant, and simple, all things you want from an updo. This modern style headband braid is a perfect reminder that sometimes less is more. Because this hairstyle isn’t too formal, it can be worn for a variety of occasions, from important business meetings to your best friend’s wedding.

#39: Dutch Braid Updo with Twisted Braid

This is a unique take on the braided headband with a section of hair behind the braid twisted back and fed into the low braided side bun. This style is one where most of the detail is on the top, and you can improvise when it comes to the bun, pinning and twisting your hair as you see fit.

#40: Four Strand Headband Braid

This pretty braided headband follows the front of the hairline and tucks in underneath the length of your hair. The four strand braid makes a gorgeous look – from easy-going days with your gal pals, to a fancy dinner you have reservations at – this ‘do is definitely a crowd pleaser!

Headband braids are so “in” right now, you’re bound to see a whole variety whenever you’re out and about. Take a cue from these beautiful examples and create your own look – it doesn’t matter if your hair is long, short, thin or thick – there’s a braided headband that will work well for you.