20 Natural Hairstyle Ideas With Headbands, Scarves and Pretty Updos
Looking for natural hairstyles with headband accessories you can make your own? From a high puff with a printed scarf to loose curls with a simple white band, there’s plenty of inspo here.
I especially love the little pops of red and lavender.
You can keep things simple or go all out with a bold print. A few selected pictures show updos without visible headbands, plus a scarf-and-buns look, so those are noted separately rather than passed off as headband styles.
Headband Hairstyles and Updo Ideas to Save
high puff and paisley scarf
We’re starting off strong with this gorgeous high puff and gray paisley scarf. I love the height above the band and those little curls along the hairline.
Try a wide scarf around the base of your puff if you want a similar look. Keep the print visible across the front.
front twists and a long scarf
How cute are these face-framing twists? The orange and burgundy scarf sits behind them, with a long end falling over one shoulder.
Leave a couple of twists in front of your scarf to try this same detail. There’s no need to tuck every section away.
long curls and a black band
If you are looking for something simple, this one is for you. A wide black headband sits across the front while long curls fall over both shoulders.
I’d keep the plain band here and let the curls do their thing.
printed band and fluffy bangs
I am obsessed with this big puff. The reddish-brown color is so pretty with the coral and blue print.
The little sections left out over the forehead are my favorite part. Try leaving your bangs in front of the band rather than sweeping everything back.
twisted rows and a high bun
Love an updo with a little detail at the front? These neat twisted rows lead into a high bun, with two twists hanging beside the face.
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There’s no visible headband in this picture, so this is separate bun inspiration. I’d keep those front twists if you’re saving it for your next style.
orange print and chunky coils
This printed headband may just be one of my favorites here. I love the orange and yellow against the dark hair, especially with the knot sitting right at the front.
The chunky coils spread out above it. Choose a front-knot band if you want that same little extra detail.
lavender band and side sweep
How pretty is this lavender headband? The smooth side-swept section sits in front of it while the rounded puff rises behind.
Try a narrow colored band if you want just a little color. The matching lavender eye makeup is a lovely optional touch too.
white band and face-framing curls
Don’t want to push all your curls away from your face? No problem!
This white band sits farther back, leaving long spirals loose around the forehead and cheeks. I love the full shape on both sides.
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curved rows and hanging twists
The curved pattern above the ear is so pretty in this style. Rows run back from the hairline before meeting the hanging twists.
This is another selected picture without a visible headband. Save it for the sectioning details rather than as an example of how to place an accessory.
short afro and red band
If you’re looking for a simple accessory idea, go with this narrow red headband and rounded afro. That bright stripe is all the decoration this look needs.
navy band and high curls
I love this navy headband with the matching navy top. The curls sit high above the wide band, with a few falling forward over its top edge.
Match your headband to your shirt if you want to try the same combination. You don’t need a print to make it cute.
white band and curly updo
This is such a pretty way to wear your curls up. The white band sits behind a smooth middle part, with little loose curls near the ears.
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Keep that front part showing if you’re following this look. I’d leave the accessories simple with a small necklace like the one here.
brown band and rounded curls
Don’t want to go bright with your headband? This brown one is a lovely choice. I love how it picks up the brown shades in the curls and the shirt underneath.
cream band and full sides
This is another pale headband look, but the shape is a little different. The hair spreads out on both sides of the cream band instead of gathering into a high puff.
Try this placement if you want your front hairline showing while keeping plenty of volume beside your face.
black band and chunky curls
I am obsessed with these chunky curls. The black band almost disappears against the hair, leaving those curled ends as the detail you notice first.
Pick a band close to your hair color if you want the accessory to stay understated.
sectioned front and tall bun
If you love a high bun, take a look at this one. The front is divided into small sections leading back toward a tall, full bun.
No headband is visible here. This picture is updo inspiration rather than a headband look, especially if you want to keep the sectioned front on show.
wide white band and low puff
This low puff is so cute with the wide white headband. I especially love the curved hairline detail and the loose curl beside the ear.
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Try a low placement for your puff if you prefer this shape to the taller styles above. A white top can echo the band like it does here.
high puff and orange beads
How adorable are those orange beads? Two long front braids frame the face beneath a big, rounded puff.
There isn’t a visible headband in this image, so the beads are the accessory to save here. I’d keep the orange if you want that same bright detail.
printed scarf and low buns
Want a scarf idea that’s a little different? This pale printed scarf covers the crown, with two low side buns and long, straight front pieces left loose.
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This is a scarf-and-buns variation rather than a loose natural-curl look. Fold your scarf wider if you want similar coverage.
leopard knot and loose curls
Last but definitely not least, we have this cute leopard-print headband. I love the knot at the top!
The middle part stays visible in front while the curls fall around the shoulders.
Try a knotted print with a plain top if you want to follow this combination.
