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    Why won't headbands stay on my head?
    Janet Miranda
    Professional Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist
    Janet Miranda is a Professional Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, and the Founder of Be.NYLA. With over 15 years of experience, Janet specializes in makeup and hair for advertising, commercial, editorial, runway, special events, television, and videos. She was trained at Vidal Sassoon Academy and with top hair and makeup artists including MAC Cosmetics and Redken. Janet has worked five seasons of New York Fashion Week and one season on Project Runway. She continues to add brands to her growing client list including Armani Exchange, Neutrogena, and Pantene. Janet’s work has been featured on CBS, Brides Magazine, 100 Layer Cake, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, Ireland Image Brides Magazine, and Elle Japan.
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    It's probably either the size or style of headband. If it's too big for your head, obviously it won't stay put. So far as the style of headband, the more elastic it is, the easier it will be to place it in a way where it won't slide around.
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    How do you secure a heavy headband?
    Janet Miranda
    Professional Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist
    Janet Miranda is a Professional Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, and the Founder of Be.NYLA. With over 15 years of experience, Janet specializes in makeup and hair for advertising, commercial, editorial, runway, special events, television, and videos. She was trained at Vidal Sassoon Academy and with top hair and makeup artists including MAC Cosmetics and Redken. Janet has worked five seasons of New York Fashion Week and one season on Project Runway. She continues to add brands to her growing client list including Armani Exchange, Neutrogena, and Pantene. Janet’s work has been featured on CBS, Brides Magazine, 100 Layer Cake, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, Ireland Image Brides Magazine, and Elle Japan.
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    Bobby pins are probably going to be your best bet. Just tuck them in your hair behind the headband to hold it in place.
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    Do headbands go behind your ears?
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    Typically, yes, but some styles can be worn over the ears instead of behind them. For instance, winter ear warmer headbands or jogging headbands are often worn with the tops of the ears tucked under them.
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    Why do headbands always slip off my head?
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    It can depend on a couple different factors. If the headband is heavy, it might slip because it’s weighed down (e.g., by a big bow or other decoration). Headbands are also more likely to slip on freshly washed hair, since it’s smooth and slippery. Use a texturizing spray or wear your headband between washes to prevent this.
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    How do you keep a bandana on your head?
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    One method is to use bobby pins. You can also put on a wide, non-slip headband under your bandana, then tuck the edges of the bandana under it to hold it in place.
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