A fabric headband looks like the simplest thing in the world — until you put one on and it has slid to the back of your neck within ten minutes. Almost always the problem isn't the headband. It's how it's worn. Here are the five ways we recommend to our customers, with the small details that change the result.

1. Over loose hair, the classic

The fastest and most elegant. Brush your hair back, rest the headband about two fingers from your hairline, and take it behind your ears — not over them. If it creeps up, pull the strands at your temples slightly forward to create a little volume that anchors it.

Works with any length. On very straight, fine hair, choose a headband with a slightly textured inner side (velvet, jersey) rather than pure satin.

2. With a soft bump on top

Before putting the headband on, take a small section at the crown and backcomb it gently at the roots. Then set the headband over it. You get that soft sixties height that suits long hair and soft turban-style bands.

3. Over an updo

Low bun or ponytail: put the headband on first, then gather your hair. Do it the other way round and the band has nothing to grip at the sides. With an updo the headband almost becomes an alice band — you can wear wider styles or ones with a knot at the front.

4. Curly, voluminous hair

Curls need room. Don't press the headband flat against your head — set it on top of the volume, letting curls out at the front and back. A stretch fabric (stretch velvet, jersey knit) follows the shape of your head without flattening your curl pattern. Avoid thin rigid bands, which slide forward on curls.

5. Tied like a scarf

Our longer headbands and twist-style turbans can be tied like a scarf: band underneath the hair, the two ends crossing at the crown and knotting, tails tucked under. It's the most secure method of all — it won't move — and it's perfect for a windy day or the beach.

Fit matters

A headband that keeps sliding is usually just too wide. The standard circumference of our headbands is 55–58 cm; if your head sits outside that range, it will never grip well. We make headbands to measure — see how to take your measurement.

Fabrics, briefly

• Velvet and stretch velvet: the most stable, grips even on straight hair. Autumn/winter.
• Silk and satin: the most elegant, a little more slippery — best with an updo or waves.
• Jersey and knit: very comfortable, everyday, follows the head.
• Cotton and linen: cool, summery, great tied.

Every headband we make is hand-sewn in Italy and made to order — you can choose the fabric and, if needed, the size. Prefer more coverage? Try a turban.