Headband for a girl

A headband for a girl is an original and fashionable decoration that every little fashionista likes. Wide or narrow, modest or frilly, miniature or massive - this detail always brings a sense of special celebration to the outfit. Such an accessory is unique, subject to certain rules and has a number of advantages.

The history of the headdress originates from ancient times. In the old days, the Slavs wore a special decoration that outwardly resembled a rough bandage made of birch bark, natural fabric (cotton, linen). She girdled her head and was called "ochelie" or "headpiece". In those days, this product played the role of a talisman, so not only women, men, but also children wore it.

More often today, a children's decorative bandage is called a straw, a headband, an elastic hoop, a bandana, a scarf, a turban. These hats are worn:

• over loose hair;
• under curls;
• with ponytail, bangs, bun;
• over hair in front;
• on the forehead.

This element of the image is at the peak of popularity today, it is recognized as the standard of children's head jewelry. This is not only a fashion hit, but also a unique accessory that can present any hairstyle in a favorable light and transform any girl, regardless of her age. Even newborn babies change when such a delicate and beautiful headdress is on their head. By the way, these decorations are the first accessories for babies. They were used in the first photo shoots of newborns.

Baby headbands are suitable for any type of hair (straight, wavy, fluffy) and length. In each case, they look different, but always make the hair neat and well-groomed. Such accessories allow you to be the center of attention, they are able to diversify both everyday and formal attire.

Children's headbands are versatile and can be combined with any clothing, regardless of its style. They are appropriate in a festive ensemble, relevant for a walk, indispensable in everyday life, and due to the right things, they will completely decorate a child even on warm spring or autumn days.

You can create a hairstyle with a baby headband quite quickly:

• To simply put it on from above, a few seconds are enough, and the appearance is transformed instantly.
• Tying a knot or bow takes no more than a minute. The button fastening is even smaller.
• Put on a bandage, straighten your hair and collect them in a bun or ponytail - no more than two minutes.
• Hairstyles in the Greek style will take about 10 - 15 minutes, if you also braid a beautiful braid.

Whatever the style, these accessories are the helpers of any mother who has a daughter.Usually in a children's wardrobe, such a product is not a single one: these are such decorations that there are never many. They are selected according to the tone of clothes, accessories, shoes. Imitating their mother, older girls sometimes paint their nails with matching varnish to harmonize the combination of an accessory with clothes.

Headbands for girls have many varieties. All models are divided into textile and knitted. Some products are made from non-woven materials. The main types of accessories include:

A scarf of a rectangular or more often square shape, small in size. An alternative to elegant jewelry, characterized by modesty in design and capable of transforming into a straw, a turban and a wide hoop. Bright becomes due to the print.

A kind of retro headband with a flexible frame (flexible wire), thanks to which it fits perfectly on the head and forms a neat knot with protruding ears.

The model richest in design variety, which is an elastic bandage around the head or a textile version, complemented by a small elastic band at the back.

Square scarf or special cut accessory with small ties.

Wide band with one-time twist on the front.

Plain wide strip of fabric or yarn with a center taper.

Extraordinary warm model with fur pom-poms on the sides, covering the ears from the cold.

Accessory in the form of a ribbon of medium width made of elastic material, made without decor.

Plain bandage with a bright accent on the front or side, glued on a special glue or sewn on with threads.

Thematic model of yarn or textile.

Children's headbands vary in size, they can be in the form of a closed ring or strip with ties, a loop and a button. Whatever the model, it is good if the child likes it, is convenient and does not cause discomfort.

The choice of dressing material is diverse, it depends on the style and purpose. Summer models for girls are made of textiles (cotton, linen, knitwear, velvet, nylon, stretch, tulle, guipure, organza) and fine yarn. Textile bandages can be openwork, lace, knitted, and also elastic. Design can be anything.

Knitted models are made from cotton, linen, acrylic and woolen threads. If the choice of fabric has no restrictions, the use of yarn implies its own rules:

• Yarn models are not an alternative to a hat, no matter how beautiful they look. You should not risk the health of the child, you need to cover your head completely, and not just your ears and forehead. The only possible exception is a wide model in the form of a turban, which has practically no open areas, so it will reliably protect the girl's head from bad weather, cold and wind.
• Newborns should not wear bandages made of acrylic or wool: there is no way to know in advance how the skin will react to the fiber. Synthetics in infancy are excluded, besides, wool is not suitable for every child.
• On a summer day, it is better to decorate the girl's head with a bandage made of thin threads: so the head does not sweat, which means that the bandage will not create discomfort.

When creating an accessory, not only the base (the bandage itself) is used, but also various additions that are pleasing to the eye.It is worth noting that the decorative elements must correspond to the age of the baby, be securely fixed and not have a piercing or sharp edge.

Decorative techniques of knitted accessories include many elements. These include layered flowers, ruffles, ruffles, contrasting stripes, modest and lace knitting, braids, weaves of all kinds, bows, knots, and more. Depending on the type and thickness of the yarn, such headbands can be decorated with beads, brooches, rhinestones, sequins, ribbons, buttons, and even beads.

Each accessory is individually sized. They depend on the type of material, the girth of the head and the age of the girl. Headbands for newborns are the smallest in volume. The older the child, the larger the size of the decoration.

When buying a product in a specialized store, you can try it on. If this is not possible, you need to measure the circumference of the head in the place where you plan to wear the bandage (suitable for small ones). Measurements must be taken with a tape measure. It is undesirable to use foreign objects for this (woolen or other thread, lace), as they are somewhat stretched and will not allow you to find out the exact size.

The design of the models is unique. Today it is difficult to find two identical accessories. The design theme of such jewelry is quite popular among needlewomen and loving mothers, headbands for girls represent a whole world of creative fantasy flight.

Favorite decorative elements of children's headbands are floral arrangements or individual flowers, bows, knots, lace stripes with ruffles, multi-layered and voluminous compositions, styles with a crown.

Technique in the spirit of Japanese traditions allows you to create a variety of whimsical compositions with a floral theme. It is based on the technique of assembling each flower from small fragments. Each blank is scrupulously and identically folded in a special way from a satin ribbon cut into squares. There are many ways to wrap fragments. Due to the different colors and sizes of blanks, the dressing finish is always bright and colorful.

Fashionable foam material, called fom, is easy to use and ensures the realism of the conceived composition. It can be stretched, twisted, given different shades with the help of pastel crayons. A feature of foamiran is the ability to "remember" the shape after heating. In order for the intended composition to be realistic, the cut blanks are applied to the mold immediately after heating and pressed in, giving the desired texture.

The bow design is versatile. It goes well with any outfit and chosen style.This is a classic that exists outside of time, it is always relevant, regardless of the age of the girl. Such accessories are harmonious not only in elegant clothes: they can be worn every day in kindergarten. If the design and color allow, then even to school.

An ideal model for every girl, bringing a special solemnity to the outfit. A truly versatile line of jewelry. The composition can be single, stylized, realistic. These are large lotuses, chrysanthemums, peonies, dahlias, roses, daisies, lilies and other flowers, as well as small buds, leaves and twigs.

One of the most chic ideas of craftswomen. The crown can be wide (in the form of a crown) or narrow, resembling a tiara. The second accessories are conveniently made of fabric, options for royal crowns - with a hook. To do this, the required number of loops is dialed, everything is connected into a ring and tied in the form of scallops of various shapes. The thinner the threads, the more delicate and airy the pattern is.

The way to wear a fashionable and elegant bandage depends on its variety. Ordinary styles can simply be used over the hair, after which it is desirable to straighten them slightly. In some cases, such bandages serve as a headband - if they are worn in such a way that the hair in front is combed to the back of the head.

To tie a bandana, the scarf is usually folded diagonally, forming a triangle, then thrown over the head so that its middle coincides with the forehead area, and the right angle is located behind. The two loose ends are brought back and tied with a double knot over a right angle.

You can tie a regular strip-rim.Having folded the scarf into a narrow strip, they wrap it around the head in the form of a bandage over the curls. Then the ends of the scarf are tied twice in a beautiful knot at the back and straightened.

To make a stylish turban, a square scarf is folded into a strip, wrapped around the head from behind, crossing the free ends over the forehead. After twisting, the ends are tied at the back and hidden under a scarf.

In most cases, such accessories really save time on creating hairstyles. Having picked up an ornament to match the clothes, you can be sure that the child's outfit will be on top. Pay attention to the following options:

• A laconic dark blue headband with a white flower will harmoniously complement the set, consisting of a light-colored T-shirt and matching trousers, decorated with a floral print that matches the style of the headband.

• A delicate dress with a floral print and a lush frill will sparkle in a new way if you decorate your hair with a laconic bandage made of the same fabric as the dress itself.
• Bandana and top made of the same material are perfectly combined with cropped summer trousers.

• A red headband with a bow will decorate an elegant set of a tank top and shorts with a small red print and neat bows to match the headband.
• Contrasting solo will add charm to the image, even if you wear it with a simple dress.

• Summer suits, whether it be a tunic with Bermuda shorts or a top with a skirt, embellished with bandages to match the ensemble, will become more elegant. Even the laconic style of jewelry will instantly transform modest ponytails or charming curls.

Not a single piece of jewelry escapes the eye of the eminent designer.It is couturiers who make accessories popular, bring their own vision and offer appropriate combinations with clothes.

• Trademark Sonia Rykiel produces knitwear accessories. Fashionable, stylish striped headbands are the theme of the season. Made in the style of minimalism, decorated with a bow, they will successfully fit into any look, add variety to everyday life.
• sweet berry is a charming collection of children's accessories made from natural raw materials. The basis is made up of wide models assembled at the back. Outwardly, they look like classic scarves without ties. The main line is made with a floral print: a variety of shades allows a lot of combinations with different clothes.
• Jacote - a domestic manufacturer that produces different models of headbands for children. These are different styles: classic with a flower, multi-layer knitted, wide in the form of a scarf. The line includes shades of pastel colors and bright colors, which allows a lot of options for combining with children's outfits.

Having bought a concise accessory made of knitted fabric or elastic mesh in a store, you often want to decorate it according to your own taste, to add a special zest. Better yet, make your own bandage. It's not that hard (and even fun).

As a basis, you can take an elastic lace braid, cutting off the strip exactly to the size of the head. If you add allowances, the bandage may not hold well and fall off, and if you reduce the volume, it will gather into folds, tighten the skin and hair. Having connected the ends of the strip, it is sewn into a ring and the allowance is processed so that it does not crumble.

A flower is made from foamiran, starting to collect individual petals from the middle of the flower.With each row, the size of the petals is increased, gradually gluing them in a circle to the desired size. Having made a couple of leaves, the flower is placed in the right place and fixed with glue: a delicate and incredibly beautiful accessory is ready!

If you have a sewing machine, you can make a simple but very attractive bandage style. The elastic material is cut to the desired length, the ends are connected to each other and an original flower from the same textile is sewn to the junction.

To perform it, you need a second strip of fabric, the edge of which is treated with a zigzag stitch in a contrasting color. Then the second edge is collected on a thread and pulled together, forming a wavy flower. The ends are connected together or hidden in the middle. So that the flower is not heavy, you should not make it too openwork.

How to make a headband for a girl with your own hands, see the next video.

When choosing a stylish headband for a child in a fashion boutique or making it yourself, you need to keep in mind that this accessory should not be heavy, massive and squeezing the head. If the product is tight, it can cause a headache.

In addition, the product should not cover the face, distract and be clumsy. In this case, it will not look beautiful, but it will create an incomprehensible effect. You need to try to make the decoration look gentle, harmonious. It is important to emphasize the beauty and style of the child, and not divert all attention to the accessory.