How to Tie a Bandana

The bandana is an easy to put together accessory that can be used in many different ways. Try folding a scarf into a traditional triangle for a tie, using it as a headband, tying it like a pirate, or tying it into a bracelet. Finally, secure the towel with a knot, or with a clip if necessary.

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Fold the scarf into a traditional triangle for tying

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Fold the bandana into a triangle. Spread the bandana on a hard surface (such as a table top). Smooth out creases or wrinkles in the fabric. Fold the two opposite corners of the badana together to form a triangle.

Place the bandana on your head. Brush your hair back so that the strands don’t show under the towel or get tangled. Hold the towel so that one vertex of the triangle is facing up. Place the long side of the triangle on the forehead, or near the hairline. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Tie the two corners of the triangular towel. Pull the two corners of the scarf so that they meet at the back of the head. Keep the edge of the towel above the ear. Tie two ends of the scarf into a flat knot.

Make sure the towel is not too tight or too loose before tying it in place.

Tuck the pointed top into the towel. Tuck the pointed top of the scarf under the knot you just tied behind your head. This will help keep the towel from blowing up or coming loose. Sweep the hairs that are exposed from the outside to the inside. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Use a bandana as a headband

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Hair editing. Before tying the bandana on your head, brush your hair to get the look you want after tying the bandana. Adjusting the hairstyle after tying will cause the scarf to loosen or slide out of place.

Fold the bandana into a headband. Spread the bandana on a hard surface. Fold the bandana inward so that each fold is about 5cm wide. Continue folding until the towel is one long piece. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Spray a hairspray onto the headband. To hold the headband in place, you’ll spray a little bit of hold onto the towel before tying it up. Place the folded bandana with the inner side facing up (ie the side with the triangular crease). Spray from the center of the headband toward the ends. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Place the headband on top and tie it back. Place the folded bandana above or near the hairline, depending on whether you want to expose your hair or not. Hold the ends of the bandana and pull it below the hair and tie it above the neck. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Headband facing up. Another way to tie a headband is to place the center of the headband at the back of the head, below the hair. Pull the ends of the bandana around your head, over your ears, and then on to the top of your head (a little above the hairline). Then tie a knot to keep the headband in place. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

Hold the headband in place. To keep the headband in place, you can clip it with bobby pins. Clip the bandana behind your ears, or behind your head for a secure hold. Avoid clamps on the top of the head as the clips will be visible. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

Pirate scarf

Fold one corner of the towel towards the opposite corner. Spread the towel flat. Fold one end in the center of the towel to form a triangle. Fold so that the top of the triangle is about 5cm from the opposite end. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Place the bandana in the center of the forehead. Hold the ends of the bandana and place it on your forehead. Make sure the long edge of the bandana is positioned above the eyebrows. Pull the ends of the towel behind your head, so that it’s level with your ears. ^{[9] X Research Source}

Tie the two ends of the bandana. Tie the scarf and secure it with a regular knot. Tuck the exposed towel inside the knot. Sweep down the hair at the top of your head and make sure the bandana is firmly in place.

Tie a bandana into a bracelet

Fold the bandana. Fold the bandana into a triangle. Then, repeatedly fold the towel inward, the width of the fold is exactly how large you want the bracelet to be. Make sure the folds are neat and even. ^{[10] X Research Source}

For straight lines, you will fold while folding the bandana.

Wrap the bandana around your wrist. Once you’ve folded the scarf and have a long piece of it, you’ll wrap it around your wrist. Leave a finger space between your wrist and towel to make sure the bracelet isn’t too tight. Continue wrapping the scarf around your wrists until only about 2.5cm is left at each end. ^{[11] X Research Source}

Hold the bracelet steady. Tie the bracelet with a knot. To secure the bracelet, you will tie two knots and add clips to keep it in place. Tuck the excess towel tip under the bracelet. ^{[12] X Research Source}

Advice

Choose a standard size 56 cm x 56 cm towel so you can tie it properly.
For young children, 46 cm x 46 cm towels are the most appropriate.
If you have long hair, bending over to tie a scarf will be more effective, so the hair will not fall on the neck. This makes it easier to tie the scarf, and prevents your hair from getting in a knot.
If you have bangs, leave some hair outside on either side of your face for a natural look.
Buy bandanas in different colors so you can comfortably match your outfit.

Steps

Fold the scarf into a traditional triangle for tying

Use a bandana as a headband

Pirate scarf

Tie a bandana into a bracelet

Advice

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