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Bandanas are versatile accessories that can be worn a multitude of ways. Try the traditional tri-fold style, a bandana headband, a pirate fold, or a bandana bracelet. Secure your styles with square knots, or pins when necessary.
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Fold the bandana into a triangle. Lay the bandana flat on a solid surface (e.g. a tabletop). Smooth out any bunches or wrinkles in the fabric. Bring two opposite corners of the bandana together to create a triangle. -
Position the bandana on your head. Smooth your hair back so that it doesn't stick out under the bandana or bunch up under it. Pick up the folded bandana with the point of the triangle pointing upwards. Place the flat edge of the bandana on your forehead, on or near your hairline. [1] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Tie the two corners together. Bring the two corners of the bandana around your head to meet behind it. Keep the edge of the bandana above your ears. Tie the ends together in a square knot .
- Make sure that the bandana isn't too tight or too loose before securing it.
- It may be easier to fold your bandana before you tie it around your head. [2] X Research source Katie Quinn. Stylist. Personal interview. 8 May 2020.
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Tuck in the corner point of your bandana. Tuck the loose corner of your bandana under the knot where you tied it. This will help to keep the bandana from blowing up or coming loose. Smooth out any stray hair that might be sticking out. [3] X Research source
- When you tuck in the corners, be sure the bandana is lying flat on your head. [4] X Research source Katie Quinn. Stylist. Personal interview. 8 May 2020.
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Fix your hair. Before you put on a bandana, fix your hair the way you want it to look under the headband. Adjusting your hair afterwards could cause your bandana to become untied or displaced.
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Spray the headband with hairspray. To ensure that your headband stays put, spray it with hairspray before putting it on. Lay the folded bandana down with the inside facing upwards (i.e. the side that the triangle point of material is folded in on). Spray from the middle of the headband towards each end. [6] X Research source
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Position and tie the headband. Position the folded bandana on or near your hairline, depending on whether you want to show any hair or not. Hold one end of the bandana in each end and pull them down under your hair and tie them together at the base of your neck. [7] X Research source
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Tie the headband upwards. As an alternative method of wearing your headband, position the middle of the strip at the base of your head, under your hair. Pull the ends of the bandana up around your head, above your ears, and to to the top of your head (a bit above the hairline). Tie a square knot to secure the headband. [9] X Research source
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Secure the headband. To keep your headband in place, pin it down with bobby pins . Pin your bandana behind your ears, or behind your head, to secure it. Avoid pinning down your hairstyle at the top of your head, where the pins will be more obvious. [10] X Research source
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Fold one corner part of the way over. Lay the bandana out flat. Take one of the corner triangles and bring it towards the middle of the bandana. Fold it so that the tip of the triangle reaches approximately 2 inches below the opposite corner of the bandana.
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Place the bandana at the middle of your forehead. Pick up the bandana by each end and bring it up to your forehead. Make sure that the flat edge of the bandana sits just above your eyebrows. Move the ends of the bandana around the back of your head, so the back is about level with your ears. [11] X Research source
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Tie the ends of the bandana. Tie the bandana with a simple, square knot. Tuck in the overhanging top corner behind the knot. Smooth down the hair on top of your head and make sure the bandana is snug. [12] X Research source
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Wrap the bandana around your wrist. When you're done folding and you're left with a long strip of material, wrap it around your wrist. Leave about a finger's worth of space between your wrist and the bracelet to ensure that it isn't too tight. Continue wrapping it around until there is approximately one inch of material hanging from each side of the bracelet. [14] X Research source
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Secure the bracelet. Tie the bracelet in a square knot. To ensure that it stays put, double the knot or add a safety pin to secure it. Tuck in the loose ends of the bandana on the underside of your wrist. [15] X Research source
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QuestionWhat cute ways can I use a bandana with my hair?Katie Quinn is an Image Consultant, Personal Wardrobe Stylist and the Founder of Q the Stylist, an image consulting service based in New York City helping men and women understand their specific goals, improve their wardrobe, performance, and life. She has over 11 years of image consulting experience and has worked as a stylist for Trunk Club, Modewalk, and Moda Operandi. Her work has been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Martha Stewart Weddings, Sheridan Road, Slate, Newsy, Rue, and Thrillist.I think bandanas look really great if you fold the corners of the bandana in so they meet in the middle, then fold it flat and tie it around your head at the neck. Similarly, instead of folding it, you can roll it starting at the corners, then tie that around your ponytail.
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QuestionWhy do bikers wear bandanas?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerBandanas are great for protecting your scalp from the sun and wind, and they can also provide a soft cushion between the biker’s head and their helmet. Plus, many bikers just like the way they look!
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QuestionHow can a guy wear a bandana?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerFor a rockstar look, try folding up your bandana and tying it around your head with the knot to one side. You can also wear it knotted around your neck or wrist. A basic trifold or pirate fold will also work well if you want to cover your hair or scalp.
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- If you have long hair, it may be helpful to bend forward when tying the bandana so the your hair falls away from your neck. This will make it easier to tie, and less likely to get hair caught in the knot.Thanks
- Buy bandanas in multiple colors to ensure that you have one for every outfit.Thanks
- If you have a fringe or bangs, leave some hair out on each side of your face for a natural look.Thanks
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References
- ↑ http://www.wholesaleforeveryone.com/content/how-to-tie-bandana.htm
- ↑ Katie Quinn. Stylist. Personal interview. 8 May 2020.
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- ↑ Katie Quinn. Stylist. Personal interview. 8 May 2020.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4tVsxiJHWM
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- ↑ Katie Quinn. Stylist. Personal interview. 8 May 2020.
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To tie a bandana into a traditional tri-fold, first fold the bandana in half diagonally so it looks like a triangle. Then, center the long edge of the triangle on your forehead, and tie the left and right corners together at the back of your head. Finally, tuck the top corner under the knot. To tie a bandana like a headband, start by folding the bandana in half diagonally. Then, starting at the long edge, roll the bandana into a long, thin strip. Place the middle of the strip against your forehead, and bring the ends around to the back of your head. Finally, tie the ends into a knot. You can also place the middle of the strip against the nape of your neck, then tie the ends together in a knot above your forehead. To tie a bandana around your neck, first fold the bandana in half diagonally. Then, wrap the ends around your neck so they’re in the back, and tie the ends together in a knot. Or, you can tie a knot in the front. Just fold the bandana in half diagonally, roll it into a thin strip, and tie it around your neck with the knot in the front. If you want to learn how to fold your bandana into a headband, keep reading the article!
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