Styled Archives: Arab Stars Crowned by Headbands

Before Instagram filters and TikTok trends, fashion was always the ultimate style playground- and nothing crowned that era better than the headband. From velvet bands that matched lip gloss shades, to chunky satin ones that sat like halos on glossy blowouts, to skinny rhinestone strips that caught the disco-ball lights of every music video, MENA celebs wore them with unapologetic flair. Myriam Fares twirled through stages with bands that stood out as much as her dance moves, Haifa Wehbe paired hers with cascading curls and sequined hoops, while Elissa leaned toward chic, understated bands that framed her smoky-eyed ballads.

The headband wasn’t a background player, it was a spotlight stealer, tying together butterfly tops, low-rise jeans, and cargo pants with equal authority. Looking back, it feels like those simple arcs of fabric and jewels carried the mood of an entire generation: playful, rebellious, endlessly dramatic, and always ready for the camera flash.