hairband
noun[C]
uk/ˈheə.bænd/us/ˈher.bænd/UK(USheadband)
astripofclothor acurvedplasticstripwornin thehair, thatfitscloselyover thetopof theheadand behind theears:
Sheworeablackhairbandpushingback herblondehair.
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asmallringofelastic(=materialthatstretches)used fortyingyourhairin aponytail(=hairtiedat the back ofyourheadso ithangsdown like a horse'stail), etc.:
You canbuyabagof 300clearelastichairbands for £2.99.
You didn'twearhairbands back in the 80s; ascrunchywas the only thing tokeepyourlocksup.
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- We allworesparklytinselhairbands to theChristmasparty.
- Wear abunandsimpleblackhairband forevening.
- Herhairwaspulledback in atighthairband.
- amiddle-agedwoman in atweedskirtandvelvethairband
- All she had to do wastwistherhairthrough anelasticatedhairband andpintheresultingpony-tail into whatevershapeshewanted.
Hair care
- argan oil
- blow dryer
- blowout
- bobble
- bobby pin
- brush
- coconut oil
- curling tongs
- delouse
- gel
- hair gel
- hairgrip
- henna
- lacquer
- permanent wave
- relaxer
- roller
- snood
- straighteners
- styling