Hair accessories can trigger migraine headaches and tension headaches by placing pressure and inflammation to the nerves of the face and head.

Hair accessories can most definitely exacerbate a migraine already in progress. Some people suffer what is known as allodynia, which is acute sensitivity anywhere on the body, although most migraine sufferers who have this experience it in the head and face. It can make it impossible to brush your hair, touch your face, etc..

Alternately, some people find that wearing certain headbands can help relieve headache pain by maintaining consistent pressure on the area.