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The Brigitte Bardot headband hairstyle pairs soft volume at the crown with relaxed curls and a simple headband. Its retro appeal comes from balancing a polished shape with a little natural texture, so the finished look does not need to be perfectly smooth. With a teasing brush, hairspray and a few styling tools, you can adapt this classic look to your hair length and preferred level of volume.
What You’ll Need for a Brigitte Bardot Headband Hairstyle
- A teasing brush
- Medium-hold hairspray
- A medium-size hair volumizing insert in a shade close to your hair, if needed
- A black cloth headband
- A curling iron or hair straightener
The volumizing insert is optional. It can help support the crown if your hair tends to lose height, while teasing alone may be enough for hair that holds volume easily. Choose a headband that sits comfortably and is wide enough to be visible in the finished style.
How to Create the Look
1. Prepare the crown
Place the headband around your neck for now, so it is ready to pull into position later. At the back of the crown, lightly mist the roots with hairspray and tease small sections near the scalp. If you are using a volumizing insert, set it over this teased area and gently move it until its teeth catch in the hair and it feels secure.
2. Build and shape the volume
Continue teasing the hair in front of the insert, working in small sections of about 2 inches. Use a light hand: adding volume gradually makes it easier to keep the shape even. Bring the headband up from your neck and place it over your hair. Smooth only the top layer of hair over the teased sections, then lightly spray to help hold the shape without flattening the crown.
3. Add curls and finish
Use a large-barrel curling iron or a straightener to create loose curls through the lower half of your hair. Let the curls cool before arranging them with your fingers. Finish with a light mist of hairspray, or use spray wax on the ends for added texture. Follow the tool’s safety instructions and avoid applying direct heat to damp hair.
Tips for a Comfortable, Natural Finish
If your hair usually falls into a middle part, blow-drying it straight back after washing can help it stay in place beneath the headband. Keep the top layer smooth enough to cover the teased sections, but do not brush away every trace of texture. A little unevenness helps create the relaxed, tousled finish associated with the style.
You can also skip the curls for a simpler version or gather the hair into a ponytail for a different variation. Adjust the amount of teasing to suit your hair; more backcombing is not always necessary, especially if your roots hold lift well.
The chair portraits recreate a classic Bardot-inspired pose. For this look, the teased sections do not have to be brushed completely flat; leaving a little visible texture helps maintain the intentionally undone finish.
This Brigitte Bardot headband hairstyle is easy to adapt: keep the crown lifted, secure the headband comfortably and choose curls, loose lengths or a ponytail to suit the occasion.
Written by Laura.
