For You Guys: How to wear bandanas around your head

How to wear bandanas around your head

Think of 80s rock gods like Axl Rose and Bon Jovi, and you’re likely to remember (if you’re old enough!) them wearing bandanas with almost everything. It takes a certain amount of attitude to carry off a bandana around your head—it’s a bold look that won’t suit shy and retiring types. This is the style for rock and roll types, musicians, and creatives - anybody that loves to dress a little differently and stand out in a crowd. If you’re a battered leather jacket and ripped jeans kind of dude, wearing a bandana around your head is going to suit your style perfectly. A bandana around the head works great with long hair, too, as it helps keep it out of your face while looking rockin’. This is also an excellent look for a music festival, gig or concert, but you need to ensure you find the perfect bandana to wear. 

Opt for a cotton bandana and make sure it’s big enough to fit around your head! You can choose neutral shades like black or gold or a more vibrant color, or a bold black and white bandana for a classic rocker look.

How to tie a bandana around your head

It’s essential to get things right when tying a bandana around your head so that you don’t look like you’re trying too hard! 

​Be confident and laid back, and you’ll carry off this look effortlessly. Here’s how to tie a bandana around your head:

1. Lay your bandana flat
2. Fold it lengthwise a few times until you have a long rectangle
3. Tuck in the loose edges 
4. Tie around your head
5. Rock on!

Bear in mind that this is easiest with a larger bandana, and cotton is the easiest fabric to work with here. Silk and satin fabrics look great but can be more difficult to tie and hold in place.

How to wear a bandana with long hair

We think bandanas with long hair are rockin’ and most 80s celebs would agree with us— as well as a fair few movie and music stars nowadays. 

​There’s nothing quite like a man who’s confident enough to pull off long hair, a leather jacket, and a bandana. If that’s you - make sure you choose a bandana that matches your style.

When it comes to how to wear a bandana in your hair, there’s no contest - the best way to wear it is tied around your head. Just bear in mind this isn’t always appropriate for every occasion. If you’re attending a vital job interview or heading to a wedding, leave the bandana at home, or opt for a satin or silk one worn as a pocket square or around your neck (you can still choose a bold, edgy pattern).
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Make sure your hair is smoothed out underneath your bandana - although this is a rockstar look, your hair shouldn’t be sticking out all over the place unless that’s the vibe you’re going for! As an added bonus, a bandana will help keep your hair out of your face when you’re at a festival in windy weather or driving around in your rockstar convertible.

This and other ways to wear a bandana with style can be found on Soxy.com.