Q: Are headbands bad for your hair?
A: A soft, wide headband like this is not. Problems come from thin elastic bands worn tight in the same position every day, which is exactly what a broad terry band avoids.
Q: Can wearing a headband cause hair loss?
A: Not a loose fabric one. Tension over the same spot day after day is what causes trouble, so a band that sits comfortably without pulling at the hairline is fine for daily use.
Q: Can you wash a terry cloth headband?
A: Yes, and you should. Wash it regularly on a normal cycle, since it absorbs cleanser, product and oil from your hairline every time you wear it.