Everything about Headband totally explained
A
headband is a
clothing accessory worn in the
hair or around the
forehead, usually to hold hair away from the
face or
eyes. Headbands generally consist of a loop of
elastic material or a
horseshoe-shaped piece of flexible plastic or metal. They come in assorted shapes and sizes and are used for both practical and fashion purposes.
Horseshoe-shaped headbands are sometimes called
Alice bands after the headbands that Alice is often depicted wearing in
Through the Looking Glass.
Fashion
Headbands were once almost universally an item of
female clothing, but have recently become popular for men in some countries, due to a fashion for long hair. Alice bands for men have been worn by
David Beckham and
Ronnie O'Sullivan.
During the
1980s, headbands were associated with
rock and roll music, particularly with
Bruce Springsteen,
Olivia Newton-John, and
Mark Knopfler.
In Japanese culture,
hachimaki headbands may symbolise determination or devotion.
Practical uses
Sweat absorption
Headbands, or
sweatbands, are worn around the forehead during physical activity to absorb
sweat and keep it from reaching the eyes. Sweatbands are often made of a continuous loop of
terrycloth, as it's a particularly absorbent fabric. Folded
bandanas, usually knotted behind the head, also serve this purpose. These headbands are usually used for sports.
The sweatband was invented by Carl M. Tipograph. He holds the patent for the sweatband in both Canada and the United States. He realized the importance of providing an effective way to remove sweat from the head.
The sweatband gained a large part of its popularity during the 70's and 80's, when aerobics classes gained popularity. They, in large part, fell out of the "fashionable" catergory when the grunge era rose. However in the mid to late 2000's some aspects of the
post hardcore subculture began to wear these again.
Cold protection
Some specialized headbands are designed to be worn covering the
ears, in order to protect them from cold temperatures and
snow. These tend to be broader and of heavier fabric.
Head protection
The
car headband is a conceptual protective headband for
car occupants being investigated by the
Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR),
University of Adelaide, Australia.
Managing hair
Headbands are regularly worn by sportsmen and women to keep hair out of their eyes, but there are also musicians who are known to wear it. In sports, famous users include
David Beckham and
Ronnie O'Sullivan; in music,
Little Steven and
Guns N'Roses lead singer
Axl Rose have made headbands their personal trademark.
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