Zig Zag Headband 2-Pack, Recycled Plastic | Salon-Selected

Zig Zag Headband 2-Pack, the Easy Slicked-Back Look | Salon-Selected

Two zig zag headbands from KITSCH, each with long, wavy teeth that comb into the hair and hold it back without sliding forward. The teeth are what make this style work: they grip the hair at the root instead of pressing on top of it, so the band stays where you set it through the day.

Choose your pair. Black and Tortoise gives you one solid black band and one tortoise shell band, the classic combination that disappears into dark hair and reads polished against light hair. Neutral gives you two soft tones, a tan and a lighter taupe, that blend into blonde, light brown and grey hair. Both are made from recycled plastic.

The zig zag shape pulls the hair back in fine, even lines, which is exactly the texture you want for a slicked-back look, a sleek bun or keeping hair off the face during skincare. Slide it in from the front hairline and push back; to take it out, lift it straight up rather than dragging it through the length.

Selected by Delena Markland, a licensed cosmetologist with over 25 years behind the chair. A headband holds the hair, but it cannot lay down the short flyaways along the hairline that break up a slicked-back look, so smooth them first with the Hair Finishing Stick, then set the band. If you prefer a slimmer, toothless band, see the Narrow Acetate Hairband, and read the guide to types of hairbands to match the style to your hair.

Works best for: slicked-back styles, sleek buns and ponytails, skincare and makeup routines, workouts, second-day hair, and fine to medium hair that slips out of smooth headbands.

Material: Recycled plastic | Pack: 2 headbands | Colors: Black and Tortoise, or Neutral (tan and light taupe) | Design: Long wavy teeth for non-slip grip

Frequently Asked Questions

How many headbands come in a pack?

Two. Black and Tortoise is one black headband and one tortoise shell headband. Neutral is two headbands in tan and light taupe.

Do zig zag headbands stay in place?

Yes. The long, wavy teeth comb into the hair and grip at the root, which keeps the band from sliding forward the way a smooth headband can.

How do I get a slicked-back look with a zig zag headband?

Smooth the hairline first, then slide the headband in at the front hairline and push it back. The teeth pull the hair back in even lines. Remove it by lifting straight up rather than dragging it through the hair.

What are these headbands made of?

Recycled plastic.

Which color should I choose?

Black and Tortoise suits dark hair and anyone who wants a classic look. Neutral blends into blonde, light brown and grey hair.