headband
noun
head·band
ˈhed-ˌband 
1
: a band worn on or around the head
2
: a narrow strip of cloth sewn or glued by hand to a book at the extreme ends of the spine
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Then, use a headband or scrunchie to pull your hair away from your face.
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Jasmine Thompson, Health, 30 Nov. 2025
This 10-piece set — which features Drybar's brand's wet and dry styling essentials and tools including a scalp massager and arguably the cutest headband on the planet — blows us away.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
The design is crafted like that of a headband, evoking an understated, yet still elegant, approach to royal jewels.
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This cashmere headband is a refined alternative to a beanie.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
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Jasmine Thompson, Health, 30 Nov. 2025
This 10-piece set — which features Drybar's brand's wet and dry styling essentials and tools including a scalp massager and arguably the cutest headband on the planet — blows us away.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
The design is crafted like that of a headband, evoking an understated, yet still elegant, approach to royal jewels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
This cashmere headband is a refined alternative to a beanie.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Headband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headband. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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headband
noun
head·band
-ˌband
: a band worn on or around the head
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