Q&A for How to Tie a Bandana Like a Headband

Try wearing a soft workout headband underneath your bandana to keep it in place. You could also place a hairclip on each side of the bandana to secure it.

Bobby pins can help secure a bandana in place, and are usually not visible so they won't look bad. When placing bobby pins, make sure the bumpy side is on the bottom and the smooth side is on top.

If the bandanna is too big, you can always just cut it to 22 inches by 22 inches for the standard size bandana, or you can cut it in a square that best fits your head.

You just double-knot it once it's in the style you want to create the classic bandana-bow look.

The standard dimensions of a bandana are 22x22 inches. This is the minimum, a larger size will work as well.

Yes, just roll the triangle as tightly as you can.

With bandanas, there will always be a bump, but it is rarely ever noticeable and it should look fine. You can try wearing it in a ponytail, too.

Iron it at a very low heat. Alternatively, use a flat iron (the one for hair straightening) and run it along the fabric. If worst comes to worst, clip it to a towel rack when you take a hot shower or bath, which will steam the creases.

A 50's "Rosie the Riveter" style is always cute.

It depends what you're wearing it for. If you're just wrapping your hair in a bandana when you sleep, the cotton material could absorb the natural moisture and oils from your hair, leaving it dry and frizzy. However, you can apply leave-in conditioner to help nourish and moisturize your hair, then wrap a bandana around your head to keep it from getting onto your pillow. The bandana will also help flatten your hair and keep it from getting super frizzy.

Tupac famously wore a bandana with the ends at the front of his head, and it's actually really easy for you to tie yours just like he did. Start by lying the bandana flat and bringing the bottom corner to meet the top corner, forming a triangle. Then, fold the long end of the triangle to make a long strip and continue folding the strip over onto itself until you form a long strip of a headband. Tie the bandana headband around your head so the 2 ends are over your forehead to wear it like Tupac.

It's actually super simple! Start by lying the bandana flat and bring the bottom corner up to the top corner to form a big triangle. Then, take fold the long end of the triangle over and over until you've got a long strip. Place the center of the strip against your forehead and wrap the bandana headband around your head. Tie the ends together in a tight knot to keep it securely fastened to your head. Use your fingers to make small adjustments to the bandana so it's comfortable and looks good.