A bandana is a versatile accessory that can be worn in many different ways, such as folded in a triangle shape to cover the head, folded several times into a headband, tied like a pirate hat, or wrapped around the arm to make a bracelet. Tie both ends of the bandana in a dead knot so it doesn't open and use hair clips if needed.
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Method 1 of 4: Wearing a Triangle Head Cover
Step 1. Fold the two bandanas into an equilateral triangle
Place the bandana on the table and smooth it out with your hands so there are no creases or wrinkles. Bring the two opposite corners of the bandana together to form an equilateral triangle.
Step 2. Put the bandana on the head
Gather your hair at the back of your head, then comb it with a comb to prevent it from getting tangled or piling up under the bandana. Place the bandana on the table with the top of the triangle on top, then grasp the two corners on the long side of the triangle. Place the folds of the bandana on your forehead or near your hairline.
Step 3. Tie both ends of the bandana
Pull both ends of the bandana behind your head at temple level, then tie it in a dead knot.
- Before tying the second knot, make sure the bandana is not too loose, but not too tight.
- Make sure the bandana is neatly folded before tying it behind your head.
Step 4. Tuck the corner of the bandana hanging behind your head
Tuck the corners of the bandana behind the knot so that it doesn't lift or fall off in the wind. If you have hair hanging over your face, tuck it under your bandana to smooth it out.
Make sure the bandana stays neatly tied around your head as the corners are tucked behind the knot
Method 2 of 4: Making Headbands from Bandanas
Step 1. Time to style your hair
Before wearing a headband, you need to style your hair in the desired style. Headbands can come off or shift if the hair is styled after the headband is worn.
Step 2. Fold the bandana to make a headband
Place the bandana on the table, then smooth it out by hand. Fold the 5cm wide bandana several times to form a long strip.
Step 3. Spray hair spray on the headband
Before wearing, spray hair spray so that the headband does not shift easily when worn. Place the headband with the inner side (such as the side where the bandana folds into a triangle) facing up. Spray hair spray starting from the center of the headband to the left and right.
Step 4. Adjust the position of the headband, then tie the two ends
Place the folded bandana just above or near the hairline as desired. Grasp both ends of the bandana (1 with your left hand and 1 with your right), pull it toward the nape of your neck, then tie it under your hair.
You can wrap the headband around the pigtail, then tie both ends of the headband to make the hairstyle look more attractive
Step 5. Tie the headband so that the knot is above your head
As a variation on how to wear a headband, tuck the center of the headband under your hair at the nape of your neck, pull the ends of the headband over your head next to your ears, then tie the ends at your forehead (slightly in front of your hairline). Make a dead knot so the headband doesn't come off.
Step 6. Hold the headband so it doesn't slip or slide
Use hair clips to secure the headband behind your ears or behind your head. Do not pin the headband to the top of the head because the hair clips will be clearly visible.
Method 3 of 4: Making a Pirate Headdress
Step 1. Fold one corner of the bandana
Place the bandana on the table, then smooth it out by hand. Hold one corner of the bandana, then pull it towards the center of the bandana to form an equilateral triangular fold of fabric until the top corner is about 5 cm from the opposite corner.
Step 2. Place the bandana in the center of the forehead
Hold both ends of the bandana (1 with your left hand and 1 with your right), then place the folds of the bandana on your forehead just above your eyebrows. Pull the end of the bandana behind your head at temple level.
Step 3. Tie both ends of the bandana in a dead knot
Tuck the hanging ends of the bandana behind the knot. Trim loose hair and make sure the bandana is not too loose, but not too tight.
Method 4 of 4: Making Bracelets from Bandanas
Step 1. Fold the bandana into an equilateral triangle
Then, fold the bandana several times to the desired width of the bracelet. Make sure the folds are neat and the same size.
To make the bandana bend in a straight line, press it with a hot iron each time the bandana is folded
Step 2. Wrap the bandana around your wrist
After folding, the bandana's shape which was originally square turns into a long strip. Wrap the bandana around your wrist, but make sure you can slip 1 finger between the bracelet and the arm so it's not too tight. Wrap the bandana several times until there are 3-4 cm of fabric remaining on both ends of the bandana.
Step 3. Tie both ends of the bandana in a dead knot
So that the bracelet does not come off, tie the two ends of the bandana by making a dead knot or hold it with a safety pin (a safety pin with a head). Hide the knot on the inside of the sleeve.
Tips
- If you have shoulder-length hair or bangs, let a lock of hair fall over your forehead and ears for a natural look.
- For children, a bandana measuring 45 cm x 45 cm is more suitable for them.
- For teenagers or adults, you should use a standard 56 cm x 56 cm bandana to make it easier to tie and not too small.
- Prepare a bandana of several colors so that it can be adjusted to the color of the clothes worn.
- If you have long hair, lower your head when you want to tie the bandana like a headband so that your hair doesn't cover your neck and doesn't get wrapped around the bandana when you tie it.
