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Welcome to the wonderful world of wigs. The possibilities are endless — from 360º lacefronts to synthetic pieces and human hair in every texture. If you are just foraying into the wig life (welcome!) or if you are looking for a no-fuss hairstyle to get you through the week, then you may want to consider purchasing a headband wig.
A headband wig is exactly what it sounds like: A wig where the hairline is masked with a headband. Place it on your head and depending on the quality, hair texture and
curl type, you can easily pass it off as your hair without worrying about hair glue, blending or leaving out your natural hair. Headband wigs are a great option for beginners, since they “don’t require any adhesive as the headband helps to keep the wig secure,” says hairstylist Tamika Gibson, founder of Bold Hold, a selection of wig glue adhesives.
If you are looking for a curly headband wig, one with bangs to help better blend your edges or a headband wig with human hair, we’ve rounded up the best options on the market.
Our top picks:
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Best Overall Headband Wig
RPG Show Kinky Textured Bouffant Wavy Headband Wig
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Best Headband Wig on Amazon
XSY Brazilian Deep Wave Human Hair Headband Wigs
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Best Customizable Headband Wig
RPG Show Brown Highlights Yaki Textured Headband Wig
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Best Short Headband Wig
My First Wig Human Hair Yaki Bob Headband Wig
You can read more about how we chose the best headband wigs — plus everything you need to know to shop for the perfect wig online — at the end of this guide. Looking for more protective styles and hair inspiration? Check out our guides to the best protective hairstyles for natural hair and the best products for natural hair.
Danielle James is the Digital Beauty Director of ELLE.com. Previously, she was the Fashion and Beauty Director of HelloBeautiful.com and MadameNoire.com. She’s bylined for The Cut, InStyle, Allure, Business of Fashion, Nylon, Essence, Good Housekeeping, The Grio, and Huffington Post. Danielle enjoys sailing, thrifting, Japanese whiskey, Naomi Campbell’s runway walk, and Rihanna in the comment section.