Hairband stacking is one of the easiest ways to turn an everyday hairstyle into something special and completely unique to you and what's more it couldn't be easier, follow our simple guide to hairband stacking and you'll soon be layering hairbands like a pro.
What is Hairband Stacking?
Hairband stacking is the art of styling multiple hairbands at once, mixing colours, widths, textures and embellishments to create a layered, put together look. Think of it as jewellery for your hair, the more intentional, curated the combination of hairbands, the more striking and successful the stack.
How to Create Your Hairbad Stack?
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Colour: Build Your Palette
Colour is the foundation of a beautiful stacked look, the trick is to choose tones that complement each other. Colour formulas that work include -
Monochrome Layers - stack different textures of the same colour, for example stack cream velvet with pearls and a silk velvet
Soft Contrasts - pair blush pinks, with champagnes and silver or golds
Bold Pop - start with a neutral coloured hairband as a base, then add a pop of colour and finish with a crystal hairband that works with them both to tie the stack together
Metallic Blends - mix gold and silver hairbands for a mixed metal jewellery inspired stack
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Mix Widths and Heights
One of the secrets of creating a hairband stack like a stylist is varitation of width and height. Ensuring you have a mix of width and height in your stack with prevent it from feeling flat.
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Add Crystals and Pearls
Crystals and pearls are the magic ingredients that turn a simple stack into a statement, they instantly elevate it and add a touch of glamour.
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Play with Texture
Texture is often overlooked, but it's what gives a stacked look it's richness. The contrast betwen soft and structured materials adds visual interest. Textures that layer beautifully together are silk and pearls, velvet and crystals, metallics and satin.
How to Style Your Hairband Stack?
Stacked hairbands work on almost all hair types and lengths, from a pixie cut and a bob to long loose waves you can create a stack that works for you. A top stylist tip is to gently tease the hair at your crown before placing on your hairbands, it adds height and helps each layer sit perfectly.