Bad hair days happen to just about everyone at Penn State, but there is no need to throw in the fashion towel. This season's headband trend can aid in taming even the worst of hair days and even spice up a good one. Here is a variety of headbands on which you can either save or splurge.

Hippie

This blast-from-the-past trend is worn across the forehead and over the hair. Pair it with bell-bottoms and a tie-dye shirt and you'll be ready to sing about peace, love and harmony.

Splurge: The JMW Hippie Headband ($215 at madisonlosangeles.com) is braided with suede leather and a silver chain and is accentuated by teardrop charms.

Save: The Speakeasy Headband ($68 at freepeople.com) channels both the '30s and the '60s with its thick stretchy mesh band and rhinestone detailing.

The Wrap

The head wrap is an ideal headband for the chillier days in State College. Like the hippie band, this wrap is worn across the forehead, but also keeps you nice and toasty in the cooler fall months.

Splurge: The Roaring Rose Head Wrap ($24 at anthropologie.com) comes in ivory wool and is topped with a pretty rose blossom, giving it feminine flair.

Save: The Grosgrain Bow Headwrap ($3.80 at forever21.com) gives off a flapper-esque feel and is great for a night on the town or strolling across campus.

Patent leather

Shiny patent leather is sure to deflect attention away from a messy 'do.

Splurge: The Juicy Couture Patent Headband with Pavé Heart ($45 at bloomingdales.com) is a simple headband offered in classic Juicy colors. The band has an elastic back and a heart charm.

Save: The Patent Headband ($18 at armaniexchange.com) comes in black and violet faux leather and is accented by a diamond logo.

Plaid

Plaid has emerged as this season's staple trend, spreading itself over jackets, shirts, boots and, of course, headbands.

Splurge: The Burberry Quilted Check Headband ($95 at burberryusaonline.com) comes in the Burberry's signature beige plaid.

Save: The Fall Pattern Headband ($2.80 at forever21.com) comes in a variety of colored plaids at a price that can't be beat.

Metallic

Add a little bit of rocker edginess to your pulled back locks.

Splurge: J.Crew Skinny Jeweled Headband ($17 at www.jcrew.com)

Save: Goody Metal Headband Necklace ($4.99 at www.goody.com) is touch with its metal chain links and can double as a necklace.