Mod headbands cure bad-hair blues

Seattle spring brings out the more colorful side of things - cherry blossoms bloom, tulips in a rainbow of shades pop up. Unfortunately, spring also brings weeks (months!) of frizz-causing drizzle. Luckily, headbands from Cookie and the Dude allow us to deal with both. Cookie and the Dude takes home décor fabrics in a plethora of graphic, colorful prints and crafts fashion-friendly headbands. They're a big hit at Andaluz: Owner Karla Esquivel raves, "They give even the plainest outfit an instant boost of terrific mod style." One dedicated fan of Esquivel's Columbia City shop owns the headbands in 35 different fabrics.

To achieve what Esquivel refers to as "the ultimate cure for the inevitable bad hair day," follow these simple steps for a chic look:

1. Tease your hair at the crown of your head to create volume.
2. Place the headband behind your bangs and in front of the teased area.
3. Pull the rest of your hair into a ponytail near the nape of your neck.
4. Sweep your bangs to one side and behind your ear.

Toss the hat/hoodie/umbrella and face the drizzle in your new 'do.

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