How to tie a bandana

The first "discoverers" of bandanas were the Spaniards. But they used it not at all for beauty, but practically, to prevent sand from getting on the head and face. Then this accessory was picked up by cowboys in order to protect the neck from the scorching sun and sand that strives to get into the eyes.

• The form. Triangular or square are more common, but they are also rectangular. The weight of the bandanas also depends on the shape chosen, the lightest among them are triangular, and it is much easier to tie them than rectangular bandanas. Also, the lineup pleases us with the recently appeared transforming bandanas - they can function as a headband, as well as a scarf or even a hood.
• Material. In the summer heat, it is better to give your preference to thin silk and natural cotton scarves. Defiant and no less stylish leather bandanas are comfortable to wear in cool weather. But if you are a strong adherent of the rock style, there are no prohibitions.
• Colors. The main thing in this matter is your own taste and the color scheme of your wardrobe. Don't forget, the most versatile options are the classic ones - black, white and gray. They are practical and compatible with everything. But bright colors in a scarf will help create a bright accent and refresh any of your outfits. Modern bandanas also carry an advertising character - be it the company's label or the image of a musical group, which will clearly attract the attention of fans and may become a decisive factor in choosing.

As for scarves and kerchiefs, there is an assortment for every color, taste and user. A variety of materials and colors can pacify and fall in love with anyone. If ordinary fabrics can be called classics for everyone, then leather bandanas are predominantly a biker sign. They are made of thin leather. The advantages of such a bandana are that it can be easily cleaned of road dust, save your head from rain and wind. In this sense, such an accessory is practical for children.

Such bandanas are universal - they have no size and are fixed exactly according to the size of the head of the lucky owner. Of course, this does not mean at all that only bikers can wear them, and not the beautiful half of humanity.

There is one more kind of bandanas - bandana buff. It is a versatile functional bandage that can be worn in many different ways. Such a bandage protects from external influences, and therefore is so popular among athletes who are fond of skiing, snowboarding, and cycling. Trumpet bandanas can be used as a headband, scarf, hood, or face mask. This is a handy thing for those who do not want to fiddle with knots, as it is a pipe made of high-tech and elastic modern materials.

"Classic" for bandanas is casual, everyday style, but no less attractive. It includes T-shirts and tops, plaid shirts, jeans that are fashionable today with frayed jeans, in combination with leather jackets and leather vests. At the same time, it is easy to create a feminine romantic image: tie a bandana of bright color, rolled into a tourniquet around your head, and not be afraid to wear summer sundresses, cute dresses and light blouses to it.

Another style with which you can combine a bandana - country-style things - jeans and denim shirts, shorts, feminine floor-length sundresses and wide skirts paired with sandals and ballerinas.

• On the head. It can serve you like a scarf, and when twisted it is not inferior to a headband or a bandage. You can also tie long hair in a high ponytail in an original and casual way.
• On the neck. Imagine yourself as a cowboy and wear a bandana like a neckerchief. Or maybe you wanted to be a pioneer? Please tie a pioneer tie. Original and unusual.
• On the hand. The bandana will look cute in the form of a bracelet on a fragile female handle. And stylishly for a man's - a replacement for a wristband.
• On the hips. This accessory can be used as an original belt replacement. The scarf can be tied over a skirt and shorts, breeches or jeans.

These are not all options, because bandanas are also worn as bandages on the legs and jewelry for bags and jackets. You can make a handy bean bag out of a bandana. The main thing is their relevance and relevance to the moment.

1. Classical. We fold a triangle out of the scarf, put the base on the forehead, and tie the ends at the back of the head, fill the remaining tip of the scarf at the back of the head.
2. The feminine way. Form a triangle and tie it around the head. We leave the end of the bandana on top, hiding the bundle with it.
3. "Hippie". A triangle is formed from the bandana, and is folded several times until a wide strip remains of it.We apply the center of the strip to the forehead and tie it around the head, forming a rim. Tuck the hanging ends over the resulting rim.
4. Vice versa. In this case, the base of the bandana triangle is applied to the back of the head, and secured with a double knot in the middle of the forehead. The ends are fixed or tied in a bow.
5. Pirate. Fold the bandana in half diagonally into a triangle. We apply the base to the forehead at the level of the eyebrows. The side ends are wrapped behind the head and connected into a knot. This is one of the favorite bandage options for boys.
6. On the neck. In addition to the classic cowboy style of tying a bandana around the neck, there is another, no less stylish way. The bandana folds into a triangle. From the base, we begin to bend the bandana into a wide strip. We apply the center to the neck and, putting the long ends behind the neck, we cross them and bring them forward. It remains to tie the ends in two knots, and you're done.
7. Wristband. We bend the bandana triangle several times, until a wide strip is formed. We put our hand on the strip and put its ends on the wrist, going one strip over the other by about a centimeter. The remaining ponytails can be hidden under the strip, or wrapped around the arm again and tied in a knot. You can also apply a bandage to your ankle in the same way.

It can be woven into a braid or twisted into a bun. And in order for the bandana not to slip off the head and hold the hair tightly, you can use invisible clips or clips. But the main factor will be how tightly you tie the knot.

Ponytail. We twist the bandana triangle into a tourniquet, and you do not need to try to pull it - a tourniquet that is too tight will look like a rope. Next, we tie up our tail and tighten the tourniquet from above. The ends can be left hanging free, or screwed into curls, or simply hidden behind a tourniquet.

Greek hairstyle. As for a ponytail, we make a tourniquet from a bandana, the only difference is that in this case, the denser the tourniquet, the tighter the hairstyle will hold. We tie it over the hair, as in the usual Greek hairstyle. The ends can be either tied in the form of a bow, or tucked into a tourniquet. Then we begin to thread the strands of hair and tuck under the tourniquet, continue until all the hair is collected.

Glamor. We collect the hair in a bun and pin it at the back of the head. Add volume to the hairstyle by combing the front. A bandana folded into a wide strip, starting from the back of the head, is carried out under the fleece and tied into a nice knot. The ends can be hidden or left hanging free.

Another delight of the bandana hairstyle is the pin-up style, where it is a decisive accent. The only downside is that for this look you need to be the owner of bangs. But given today's resourcefulness of girls, bangs can be created from your own tail.

So, a bandana is a versatile accessory. She can combine both a piece of clothing and jewelry. And it suits absolutely everyone, regardless of gender, age and appearance.