Are Elastic Headbands Good for Curly Hair?

Long-lasting hairstyles are often a dilemma for women with naturally bouncy and curly hair. Styling curly hair can be difficult for the sole reason that it is unpredictable, difficult to tame, and is, oftentimes, roughly textured by itself. To work with curly hair, a stylist may either use more chemicals or hair products than usual, or perhaps, temporarily straighten hair by letting it go through high amounts of heat. Although both methods may come back with some impressive results, too much use of hair chemicals or a hair straightening iron could damage your hair, in the long run.

Having naturally curly hair can be a both a gift and a curse. It is a gift, in a way that curly hair tends to be more dramatic than straight hair and curls can accentuate your body shape, even further; however, it may also be a curse because stylish curly hair will require an expert to work on it.

Frequent visits to the salon or hair stylist can be costly; fortunately, there are a few things you can do to style your hair with just a comb and a single piece (or two) of elastic headband. Don’t take the elastic headband for granted: with it, you can tie your hair in a high bun or keep your curls from touching your face without the need for a straightening iron or hairspray. Elastic headbands may be used in lieu of a hair “scrunchie” or a hair clip but does not strain your hair as you use it.

If you have curly hair, using an elastic headband to keep your tresses in place is a more effective solution than straightening your hair every morning or applying thick layers of leave-on conditioner. You can tie your hair together with a sock bun and further accessorize it with a fold-over elastic and voila, kempt hair in no time!

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Learn how to do the famed sock bun with the video tutorial below or learn how to make fold over elastic headbands.