A headband is a piece of clothing worn around a persons head. It is normally made of an oblong piece of fabric or horseshoe shaped flexible plastic or metal piece worn on the head. It may be used for practical as well as fashion purposes. For practical purposes, it can be used to hold back hair or to absorb sweat while playing a sport. Folded bandanas that are knotted behind the head are also used for this purpose.

Baby headbands make baby girls look more feminine and smart. They come in a variety of colors, designs, and fabrics. Some headbands protect from cold weather by covering the ears, these are usually heavier, and broader fabrics. Headbands can be made of knitted fabrics, cotton, spandex, polyester, or even suede. The ones used for absorbing sweat are generally made of terrycloth material, since it is a very absorbent fabric. For babies they are very useful while feeding them to hold back their hair from entering the eyes. They are a wonderful gift for a baby shower or birthday.

Headbands for babies also come in padded material, in satin, and in feather material. They could have fancy bows, flowers, etc attached on them to make them more appealing. They are generally very flexible, soft, and comfortable so babies don't generally fuss over wearing them. The headband can be worn as a fashion accessory with its color matching with the baby's dress.