Are you like me and have problems with ribbon headbands sliding off your alien shaped head? Okay, maybe your head isn't shaped like an alien's, but still, you might benefit from a rigid headband, right? Well, I've been experimenting with creating some headband stlyes, and thought I would share an idea with you! Imagine a ribbon style headband, with the security of a rigid shape, and the styling capabilities of a hair comb. Bam! I gotcha girl. Check out the supply list below to get started on making your own!
I found all of these supplies for a great price at a local craft shop. The velcro you use should be at least the width of the ribbon you are using, and the headband form should also be a similar width. Grab some glue (hot glue works great for this project, actually!), scissors, and get going! Watch the video below to see how I made my headbands. (Oh, and by the way, isn't Harriot the Head Mannequin looking lovely in her new yellow headband?!)
Do you have any favorite ways to wear headbands? If so, I'd love to know! I must admit, I'm rather out of headband practice since I last great out my bangs in 6th grade. Teach me your hairstyling ways! Oh, and if you try out this DIY, I'd love to see how it worked out for you!
cute as can be you are mandi! love this. i think that milla plum and i will have a ball making them. xo!
Posted by: miss james | January 05, 2012 at 02:03 PM
This is a perfect idea (i have that exact problem). Will add a ribbon headband like this one to my 2012 craft to-do list!
Posted by: Hanna | January 05, 2012 at 02:29 PM
This is a great idea! I want to make a few ;) thank you!
Posted by: Vivianna | January 05, 2012 at 02:36 PM
If any of you are planning on making these, I have a couple of things I should've noted!
1. Tacky Glue might not be the best choice of adhesive for fabric. Hot glue would probably be better!
2. You might try wrapping the headband form with a wide ribbon or fabric, because I wasn't satisfied with the gap that happened between the velcro and ribbon, on account of the thickness of the headband. So, wrappint the band would prevent that.
Have fun, kids! :)
Posted by: Mandi | January 05, 2012 at 02:55 PM
My head isn't alien-esque, but it is freakishly large. This looks pretty handy, I'll have to give it a whirl :)
Posted by: ConstantlyAlice | January 05, 2012 at 02:59 PM
Cool tutorial! Thanks for sharing! ;D
Hope you have an awesome year!
Miki.
Posted by: Miki | January 05, 2012 at 03:22 PM
love the video! I looked at your others..makes me want to try making kettle corn now!
TheLadyWaits
Posted by: malia | January 05, 2012 at 05:42 PM
i too have an alien shaped head! this is perfect.
Posted by: emma | January 05, 2012 at 10:02 PM
This is seriously brilliant. I'm doing it this weekend.
I love this DIY <3333
Posted by: Cupkay | January 06, 2012 at 12:26 AM
Awesome tutorial lady :) I am always disappointed at the range of hair accessories around to buy. I should have always known the answer lied in my craft drawers.
Posted by: Bianca | January 06, 2012 at 05:47 AM
I have the same problem! This is a great idea!!
Posted by: Anne Marie | January 06, 2012 at 05:51 PM
Ohmygosh! I've been trying to figure out how to make this exact sort of headband! I wanted a velvet ribbon headband: hot glue would not make the bow stick together, fabric glue didn't work either. Maybe the Tacky Glue will work. Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Megan A. | January 08, 2012 at 01:23 PM
I would make the middle part of the ribbon around the whole headband and not only around the ribbon itsself, so it would stay better. I would have fear, it could fell of... :)
Posted by: Lene | January 14, 2012 at 10:39 AM
loved the video. and the music! such a cute headband. must make a few!
Posted by: blair | February 09, 2012 at 02:35 PM