Headband with ears
A headband with ears is a frivolous thing that has conquered half the world. She is popular in different parts of the world with women of fashion of different ages. Let's try to figure out what is so interesting about this hair accessory.
Peculiarities
The headband is a fashionable decoration for a hairstyle. The variety of models of this accessory allows a modern woman to create a wide palette of images for different occasions: it can be a romantic, playful, daring, masquerade or even a solemn image, since some options for headbands are more reminiscent of tiaras.
This accessory is a “distant relative” of such jewelry known from ancient times as a wreath or a crown, and is an open hoop or semicircle with arms, made of metal or plastic and decorated in various ways and materials. It has not only an aesthetic function, but also a practical purpose - it helps to shape and maintain a hairstyle.
Particularly popular at the present time is such a type of decoration as a headband with ears. The number of models of this accessory is also very large. All of them are united by one detail - decorative elements that resemble animal ears.
Headbands with ears can be seen in the hairstyles of movie stars and popular singers; famous designers and fashion houses offer their decoration options. Some famous people have even made this accessory a recognizable part of their stage image.
When are appropriate
This accessory can complement an evening outfit, adding a touch of playfulness to it, it can be part of a carnival look, a costume for a themed party, or simply serve to create a good mood - there are many options.
If we ask ourselves what the name of this subspecies of hair accessories is, we will find that only one type of decoration has a separate name - a headband with cat ears, which is in demand among anime fans, especially those whose hobby is cosplay (costume play).
This headband is called "some-ears" and is part of the costume for creating the image of a character from the anime.
"Neko" in Japanese is a cat. "Neko-ears" can be attached to the head with hair clips, but the option with ears on the rim is also very common. This accessory is often decorated with ribbons and bells.
Often, a headband with ears is part of a children's costume for various matinees or theatrical performances in a home circle, kindergarten or school. This jewelry is also popular as an accessory for photo shoots, often in the pictures you can see such headbands not only on children, but also on their parents.
The most common models
One of the most sought-after models is the cat-ear headbands. A cat is a symbol of grace and independence, and therefore it is not surprising that girls like such jewelry very much. Thin headbands made of golden metal with lugs decorated with inserts imitating precious stones and pearls are in demand.
No less popular is the black model with lace ears. Such gizmos help create a naughty look for a photo or emphasize a perky mood if you plan to hold or attend a fun party in the form of a kitten.
Lace bunny or cat ears are often made on a headband decorated with a veil. The accessory is black, rarely white. It will be a great addition to an evening dress in linen style.
As an accessory for photo shoots, such variants of this decoration are also used, which are additionally decorated with miniature roses, sunflowers and other compositions of artificial flowers.
Neko-ears on the rim are made of faux fur and nap fabrics. This detail will help to recreate the image of a cat character from anime or manga.
Headbands with Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse ears are very popular with children. However, such a decoration can create the mood of a real holiday, even for adults.
Other styles
A headband with ears is sometimes an irreplaceable part of a children's costume for staging various fairy tales or plays. Many parents from time to time make or buy costumes for their young children bunny, wolf, bear, fox, squirrel, goat, frog or cockerel. This is where such headbands become necessary.
This is the most convenient way to attach the necessary elements to the head to complement the costume of the corresponding character. They can be made from a variety of materials goat horns and ears, dog ears or cockscomb.
Often, adults themselves, in order to please their children, transform into fairy-tale or cartoon characters beloved by children and put on, for example, headbands with monkey, squirrel, mouse or dog ears.
Jewelry with ears is a great way to charge yourself and others with a positive mood and create an interesting and emotional image.
Depending on the type of lugs and the material from which the accessory is made, the look can be playful, mysterious, playful or mischievous.
The fox is another, besides the cat, a popular character among fans of anime and manga, so decoration with fox ears is in demand among those who are interested in cosplay.
Materials (edit)
The variety of materials and elements from which the headbands are made or decorated is extremely large. For ears used:
- Natural fur;
- Artificial fur;
- Foam rubber and fabric with pile;
- Felt;
- Metal with various spraying; the metal contour of the ears is often decorated with various elements such as rhinestones;
- Wire. Wire ears are often made with rhinestones and beads. There is an openwork wire pattern inside the ears;
- Lace. Lace ears on a metal frame are one of the most common models;
- Feathers;
- Weaving from beads.
For additional decoration of the accessory are used:
- Rhinestones;
- Imitation gems or pearls;
- Beads;
- Flowers made of felt, foamiran, fabric, ribbons or paper;
- Sequins;
- Bows;
- Shells. (Decorations of this kind with shells are the rarest option.)
Interesting images
An elegant jewelry made of golden metal with rhinestones will be appropriate in combination with clothes of a strict cut and dark shades - in this case, the image will not be too gloomy or formal, the accessory will give the look a romantic look. The combination of such a decoration with a light dress or blouse will create a truly delicate look.
Lace ears, with or without a veil, look very cute in an ensemble with an openwork dress / blouse that matches the color of the accessory. For an evening out, you can choose a lingerie-style dress.
With this decoration, you can create an interesting look even if you wear a simple black knitted dress. This is a case where black clothing doesn't seem like a too strict or sad option.
This accessory is often combined with a black velvet or lace choker. In this case, it is enough if both jewelry are of the same color, you can choose light clothing. Conversely, you can choose a light rim for a dark dress or other outfit if you wear additional jewelry to match it, for example, cuff bracelets made of light fabric, lace or fur.
More options
The Minnie Mouse hair accessory will perfectly complement retro-style clothes: a blouse with a boat neckline and a fluffy skirt with large polka dots midi length. The Minnie Mouse headband is good as an addition to dark leggings or skinny jeans in combination with a regular light T-shirt.
White lace jewelry can be combined with light casual clothes.
The headband, decorated with a variety of artificial flowers, will be an appropriate bright detail, if you choose clothes in gray shades - then the image will definitely not be boring.
If you wear strict black clothes, but do not want to look too gloomy, then choose tiger-leopard ears - they will create the necessary perky contrast to the rest of the frivolous wardrobe.
For different events
The headband can be a bright detail of a costume for a wide variety of holidays - this decoration is especially important for the New Year, bachelorette party or birthday.
You can make sure that the entire company, which is going to celebrate this or that event, has hair accessories selected in accordance with the theme or in one style, corresponding to the mood of the whole holiday.
There are many special holiday accessories, such as glowing neon headbands with ears, that are suitable for both kids and adults.
A romantic and feminine look for a photo shoot will help you create a handmade headband, decorated with a variety of flowers. Author's items are always unique and inimitable, have a special flavor and will definitely not leave anyone indifferent. The choice of such accessories is currently very wide, which allows you to create a variety of images.