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What side to wear Hawaiian flowers on & more
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Hawaiian flowers, such as plumerias and hibiscus, gives an extra unique touch in fashion. Adding them as accessories to outfits is not difficult at all.
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Wear a flower behind your ear . This is the most traditional method in Hawaii amongst locals. There is, however, meanings of each ear the flower appears on. Women who wear the flower on the right side is signalling that she is single, while a flower on the left means that she's married or in a relationship.- Use hair clips or bobby pins to secure the flower in place.
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Wear a traditional lei . Mimicking necklaces, this is the most popular and known method in wearing Hawaiian flowers. Leis are an everyday accessory to give and wear in Hawaii instead of reserving them for special occasions. Allow the giver to "lei" you, instead of putting it on yourself.- Have caution while wearing backpacks, camera straps, or anything that may damage the flowers or petals.
- It is out of respect not to remove leis in the presence of the giver.
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Wear a flower bracelet . Like the haku lei, dress your wrists with a bracelet of flowers. Be sure to measure properly before tying the final knot to ensure flexibility and easy removal. -
Wear a head lei . Known as a "haku lei", just about any flower and foliage can be used, such as ferns, plumerias, and orchids. Haku leis sit comfortably on top of one's head, similar to a hat. -
Choose the freshest and best sized flower. Just like fruits and vegetables, brown spots and small holes starts to appear on flowers after they have reached their peak of maturity. Try to find a good sized flower to put on -- you don't want a humungous hibiscus flower covering your entire ear.
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QuestionOn which side of the head should a married woman wear her flower?Community AnswerA married woman should wear the flower on the left side of her head.
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QuestionCan a man wear these?CraftsmartTop AnswererMen sometimes wear flowers as a boutonniere for formal occasions. They can also wear a lei just like a woman can. For something more traditionally Hawaiian, men wear leis made with kukui nuts, leaves, or maile.
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Tips
- The key to keeping flowers lasting longer is to keep them chilled. Homemade leis should be wrapped, either in plastic bags or containers, and kept in the refrigerator until ready to place on a person. Keep multiple leis separate from one another, as the condensation and aromas from the flowers will mix with one another.Thanks
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- Adapted from Trails.com, http://www.trails.com/how_13030_wear-hawaiian-flowers.html , "How to Wear Hawaiian Flowers"
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