Vol. 24 / StrainsStrain DatabaseRead · 2 minUpdated · 2026-05

Headband

Headband is a balanced hybrid at 20-27% THC, with sour diesel, sweet citrus and earthy hash over a caryophyllene, myrcene and limonene stack. Onset is 3-4 minutes, with a classic OG-diesel hit and a notable pressure feel around the temples. It is named for that sensation.

title: "Headband - Effects, Terpenes & Queens Availability | Terp Bros NYC" description: "Headband strain: balanced hybrid, 20-27% THC. See current Headband stock on the live Terp Bros NYC menu. Lab-tested under NY OCM rules, Queens delivery. 21+." strain_type: "hybrid" thc_range: "20-27%" cbd_range: "<1%" dominant_terpenes: ["caryophyllene", "myrcene", "limonene"] parent_strains: ["OG Kush", "Sour Diesel", "Master Kush"] flowering_time: "9-10 weeks" date: "2026-05-23"

Why It Is Called Headband

The name is literal. People describe the effect as head pressure, a phantom band wrapped around the temples, arriving alongside the more typical balanced OG-diesel lift. It came out of the Northern California dispensary scene in the late 2000s.

The strain is listed as a three-way cross of OG Kush, Sour Diesel and Master Kush, and flowering runs 9-10 weeks.

An After-Work Session Strain

Reported use is a social evening or an after-work session. Onset is quick, 3-4 minutes, with a classic balanced OG-diesel hit. The whole arc takes 2 to 4 hours inhaled, with edibles lasting longer. Its 20-27% THC range tops out above OG Kush's 19-26% and below GG#4's 22-30%.

Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene

Caryophyllene

Heading the stack, caryophyllene is peppery and warm and grounding on the body.

Myrcene

Myrcene is listed second and contributes a body-relaxing, heavy, classic indica feel.

Limonene

Limonene is the third terpene, uplifting and clear-headed, with sweet citrus in the aroma.

Diesel, Kush and Cherry Comparisons

OG Kush is one of Headband's listed parents, with lemon-pine, fuel funk and earthy hash at 19-26% THC. GG#4 is stronger at 22-30%, with sour chocolate and earthy pine. Cherry Pie is the fruity detour with tart cherry and pie crust. Cherry AK adds sweet cherry candy and a light skunk to a similar terpene mix.

Frequently asked: Headband

What is the Headband feeling?

A pressure sensation around the temples described as a phantom headband. It sits alongside a balanced OG-diesel high.

What does Headband smell like?

Sour diesel, sweet citrus and earthy hash on the back.

What does Headband test at for THC and CBD?

The range is 20-27% THC against less than 1% CBD, and the COA on the package confirms where a given jar falls in that spread.

How should a first-timer start with Headband?

Start low and go slow, and check the THC per serving on the label. The strong range and quick onset reward patience.

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Buying Headband at Terp Bros

Terp Bros sells adult-use cannabis to adults 21 and older with valid ID. Nothing on this page is medical advice or a treatment claim.
Every product is lab-tested by a NY OCM-permitted laboratory, with a certificate of analysis on the package and on the Dutchie product page. Ask at either counter for the current batch and its COA: Astoria, 36-10 Ditmars Blvd or Ozone Park, 135-26 Cross Bay Blvd.
Budtenders explain the terpene and cannabinoid profile, the aroma and the reported feel, and help match a format and a starting amount to your session; the terpene and cannabinoid profile shapes the experience more than the THC number alone. The terpene guide covers each terpene.
Formats: flower, pre-rolls, vapes, concentrates and edibles (NY OCM caps edibles at 10mg THC per serving and 100mg per package). Delivery covers most of Queens. When a cultivar is out of stock, the team points to the closest terpene profile on the live menu.