Would you like to know how to style a headband in your hair like the Hippies do? Where does this style come from? How can you wear your hair like a Hippie?
I will help you.
The spirit and trend of flower power have always resonated with me, due to my passion for nature and flowers.
Today, I’m sharing what I know about this style so you can also dress up your hair with a headband or a flower crown, just like the hippies did as a symbol of freedom.
The iconic hippie hairstyle, the headband in your hair, is a symbol of freedom all around the world. It reflects your “peace and love” spirit and is an essential accessory for any bohemian outfit inspired by the Hippie style. Wearing it is very simple: just fold it to create a long strip about 20 inches long and a few inches wide, position it on your forehead, and tie it behind your head. To avoid snagging your hair, pull it away a bit from your scalp when making the knot. Feel free to sculpt your strands afterward to perfect your hairstyle!
Want to learn more? Keep reading to discover:
- Why the headband is an essential element of hippie style
- What it represents in relation to their values and culture
- What different types of headbands can be worn to style yourself like a hippie
- How to secure it on your head
- Another famous hippie hairstyle: the flower crown
Explore the Culture and Style of the Hippies!
Associated with the Hippie style, the headbands they wore in their long hair are one of the many symbols that allowed them to express their uniqueness and nonconformity. To fully understand the significance of this small accessory, let’s take a step back and explore Hippie culture and the changes it brought to the fashion world.
A Social and Political Movement of the 1960s and 1970s
The Hippie movement emerged in the United States during the 1960s, primarily consisting of young people born during the baby boom that followed World War II. At that time, many young Americans were drafted to fight in the Vietnam War. Their refusal to participate in what they viewed as an unjust and deadly war gave rise to a social movement that challenged traditional values and promoted peace, as well as self-expression through art and music.
🎵 The Woodstock Festival, held in 1969 near New York, remains a historic date for Hippie culture even today.
The hippie counterculture of the time is defined by the following characteristics:
- Rejection of authority
- Pacifism: the phrase “Peace and Love” is embraced by everyone!
- Travel and communal living
- Return to nature
- Sexual freedom
A Unique Style
Like all major political and social movements, the Hippie culture has its own codes and represents a significant break from the past. It was during this time that a completely new style of clothing emerged, symbolizing belonging to this community.
This is particularly illustrated by:
- Long hair, worn as a statement against the Vietnam War, during which all soldiers had close-cropped hair
- A lack of strict hairstyles, especially for women
- Brightly colored clothing that contrasted sharply with the classic styles of the time, which were primarily dark
- Unique cuts and styles: bell-bottom pants, tie-dye, and more
- Clothing inspired by Eastern attire: sandals, Afghan vests, Indian tunics, and so on
- The widespread use of floral patterns, symbolizing a connection with nature
- The wearing of jeans, originally a garment for American workers, but customized with beads, shells, embroidery, and more
👉 In contrast to the fitted and form-fitting outfits of their parents, young hippies embrace their loose clothing and a relaxed style.
The Hippie Culture Today
Today, the Hippie culture is still very much alive in our imagination: anyone can describe a Hippie, even if they haven’t lived during that era.
There are also communities that keep this culture alive by organizing music festivals and creating shared living spaces that reflect the values of the hippie movement.
They were also pioneers in the issue of environmental preservation, which is now an omnipresent topic of social and political activism.
Finally, the bohemian or boho-chic trend is directly inspired by the style of the Hippies and is currently seeing great success in both fashion and home decor.
How to Style a Headband in Your Own Way?
If you’re inspired by the Hippies and want to add a headband to your hair, keep reading! In the following lines, I’ll provide you with all the tips you need to do it easily!
Which Type of Banner Should You Choose?
There are several types of headbands you can wear in your hair to achieve this style, including:
Choose your headband based on your outfit: it will look great if it matches your outfit, both in terms of patterns and materials used!
Also, consider coordinating your jewelry and accessories: if you want to maintain a simple style and a natural look, avoid pairing it with a very bold necklace.
How to Position It?
If you have long hair, the simplest technique is as follows:
Here’s a video that offers you some hairstyle ideas for incorporating a headband into your hair, in a hippie style, using the technique mentioned earlier:
👉Do you have short hair? It’s definitely possible to wear a headband with your hair! In this case, tie it on as mentioned earlier and then shape your strands one by one to define your style. If any strands bother you, you can secure them with hairspray or invisible bobby pins!
Another Hippie Hairstyle: The Flower Crown!
In complete harmony with the values and style of the Hippies, flower crowns are currently very trendy and make for a hairstyle that is both bohemian and very feminine.
Here’s how to adopt it.
Is It Right for You?
Whether you have long or short hair, you can style it with a flower crown!
It will be perfectly suitable if:
- You are looking for a unique accessory to perfect your bohemian look.
- You would like to dress up as a hippie for a special occasion while still being feminine and elegant.
- You want a party hairstyle (for a wedding, baptism, or birthday) that complements your signature boho-chic style.
- You are searching for a quick and easy hairstyle that can be worn with jeans or a long printed dress.
Which Flower Crown to Choose for a Hippie Style?
Have you decided to get a flower crown? Here are the different options available to you:
🔸 A Fresh Flower Crown
Created by a florist, this is a stunning party accessory that only lasts for one day. You can wear it to a wedding, for example.
🔸 A Dried Flower Crown
This crown should also be made by a florist and can be worn multiple times. However, it will be more challenging to achieve the vibrant colors that are characteristic of the hippie style with dried flowers.
🔸 A Crown of Artificial Flowers
Today, there are very beautiful replicas of natural flowers. These crowns can be worn multiple times, are very colorful, and are not affected by heat or rain. They are perfect for pairing with a bohemian outfit or for a hippie costume.
👉 To help you make your choice, you can check out our selection of high-quality artificial flower crowns. We offer a wide variety of styles, full of color, and you’re sure to find something you love!
How to Put It On?
To secure your flower crown, it’s quite simple! Typically, just like with a headband, you tie the ribbon of the crown at the back of your head.
👉 Some crowns are stretchy and they don’t even need to be tied! This is especially true for crowns for children, which, thanks to this technique, stay securely on the heads of active kids. 😉
Do you want to learn more about the different ways to wear a flower crown? Check out our article dedicated entirely to this topic!
I hope this article has helped you create a flower crown or headband in the Hippie style, and learn more about the origin of this hairstyle! To find lots of fascinating information about flowers and the bohemian trend, feel free to explore our specialized blog!