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Hot Hair: Fierce Headbands

No longer the stuff of preppy cheerleaders and Alice in Wonderland, headbands are one of Fall 2010 chicest accessories! We're so excited headbands are back--not only does they take your outfit from "ho-hum" to "hot" in seconds, they're a surefire way to cure a bad-hair day! From sequined bows to zippered rosettes, here are the fiercest headbands of the season.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Golden Girl

From gold filigree pieces to zippered rosettes, here are the fiercest headbands of the season.

Hot Hair: Fierce Headbands
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Sexy Sequins

Topshop Sequin Leaf Headband ($32) has a gorgeous, sequin-covered leaf applique design.

Hot Hair: Fierce Headbands
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Bronze Medal

Antrhopologie Shined Up Headband ($32) is made of a series of spangled medallions. So hippie chic!

Hot Hair: Fierce Headbands
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Fit for a Queen

Ribbed and elastic, Eugenia Kim Cleopatra Headband ($78) is both super-cool and ultra-comfortable.

Hot Hair: Fierce Headbands
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Rocker Chic

Torrid Black Zipper Rosette Headband ($12) has a cool, rocker chic style and incorporates two huge fall trends: Zippers and flowers.

Hot Hair: Fierce Headbands
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Flower Power

Topshop Graduated Flower Headband ($28) combines soft, feminine flowers with tough girl studs.

Hot Hair: Fierce Headbands
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Birds of a Feather

Tatyana Ali’s feathered black headband adds a touch of whimsy to her minimalist ensemble!

Hot Hair: Fierce Headbands
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Sparkle and Shine

Loaded with sequins and trimmed with beads, Forever 21 Sequin Flair Headband ($5.98) is just the thing to add “oomph” to any outfit. Choose from black, grey, and gold.

Hot Hair: Fierce Headbands
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Fab Four

Anthropologie Tribal Headband Set ($24) comes with four skinny headbands wrapped in colorful, ethnic swatches.

Hot Hair: Fierce Headbands
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A-Plus Accessory

Selita Ebanks adds an extra dose of glamour to her ’do with this sexy, embroidered headband.

Hot Hair: Fierce Headbands
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Girly Girl

Forever 21 Jeweled Bow Headband ($6.80) is such a statement piece! The ultra-girly grosgrain bow comes embellished with faceted jewels and beads.

Hot Hair: Fierce Headbands