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Headband
Headband is an OG Kush × Sour Diesel cross named for the gentle pressure it leaves around the temples, like a band across the forehead.
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Curated out of 100
How fully SŌMA has described this strain — not a quality rating.
- Diesel
- Gassy
- Skunky
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Sensory profile
Aroma & flavour
Aroma
- Diesel
- Gassy
- Skunky
- Citrus
- Earthy
Flavour
- Diesel
- Citrus
- Earthy
- Named for the gentle pressure around the temples
Effects & experience
Relax100
Sleep12
Euphoria100
Energy12
Focus100
Creative12
- Relaxed
- Euphoric
- Focused
- Calm head
- Happy
Texture & cure
- Gassy
- Terpy / flavorful
Sensory data is a curated, hand-mapped seed; detail completeness is medium. Identity confidence is medium. The diagram is this strain's own sensory radar, not a photo. Batch quality still depends on grower, freshness and storage — none of which is captured here.
Background
The story
“Diesel and fuel over a lemony, earthy OG base, loud and unmistakably of the gas family.”
The nose is gassy and sour: diesel and fuel over a lemony, earthy OG base, loud and unmistakably of the gas family. The effect is the namesake — a long-lasting, relaxing body high with a clear, slightly pressured head, balanced enough for afternoon into evening.
It's potent and long-running, more of a slow-burn relaxer than a knockout. For fans of diesel-OG hybrids, Headband is a classic.
Genetics
Documented crossBoth parents are on record.
Headband
Hybrid
OG Kush × Sour Diesel
Genetic makeup
Indica 50%Sativa 50%
Categorical split derived from this strain's type — percentage being curated.
Bud structure
No clear lean
Density varies with the grower and conditions — treat this as a tendency, not a guarantee.
Shelf measurements
On New York shelves, by grower
The record above is the cultivar. Each grower's jar is its own plant — here is how their lots measure, from lab panels New York menus print.
- HerbFloral, Citrus · 1 lot · THC 28.4% · oldest lot tested Jul 15
- MajorCitrus, Floral · 1 lot · THC 21.55% · oldest jar sealed Sep 29
Frequently asked questions
What does Headband smell and taste like?
Headband is typically described with aromas of diesel, gassy, skunky and citrus and flavours of diesel, citrus and earthy. Aroma and flavour vary with grower, batch and freshness.
What effects is Headband associated with?
Headband is commonly associated with effects such as relaxed, euphoric, focused and calm head. Effects are subjective and vary with the dose, the way cannabis is taken and the individual — this is sensory guidance, not a guarantee.
Is Headband an indica or a sativa?
Headband is classified as hybrid in the SŌMA catalog. These labels are a loose shorthand rather than a precise prediction of effect; studies find they do not reliably track a plant's genetics or chemistry.
What strains are similar to Headband?
By sensory profile, the closest strains in the SŌMA catalog include Sour OG, Double OG Chem and Lemon Diesel. SŌMA matches on aroma, flavour and effect rather than name alone.
Sensory guidance for adults 21+ where legal — not medical or legal advice.