Bandana - Tips for wearing on your head, neck, arm, wrist, shorts and more

Have you noticed that bandanas have been appearing frequently in people's outfits? Yes!

Whether on the streets, on television, or on social media, there's a bandana on the head, bandana on the neck, bandana on the wrist, bandana on shorts... bandanas for every taste, as it's an accessory that can be worn in many ways.

The country's leading fashion consultants say this is a very strong trend for the decade and has become popular without distinction of age or style. 

How did bandanas become popular?

The revolutionary movements that occurred in the 1960s, mainly in the United States, which reaffirmed African beauty and challenged Eurocentric beauty standards, were very important for the beginning of the globalization of the use of hair bandanas and also durags.

During the 80s and 90s, the lifestyle that emerged with the new names in Rock and Hip Hop contributed to incorporating it into people's style. We can highlight Rock personalities such as Axl Rose and Bon Jovi and Hip Hop personalities such as Tupac Shakur and Aaliyah.

Photos: Pinterest Reproduction (Axl Rose, Bon Jovi, Tupac Shakur and Aaliyah wearing head bandanas - Article: Types of Bandanas)

Bandanas can be used in many ways

Many people associate bandanas with being worn only on the head, but the accessory is versatile, and there are several ways to wear it. Check out the tips!

Bandana around the neck

The bandana can be twisted/folded and tied around the neck in a knot at the front, side, or back. But it can also be left loose, forming a triangle (cowboy style).

Photos: Pinterest Reproduction (How to wear a bandana around the neck for men and women)

Bandana as a bracelet or anklet

Wearing a bandana on the wrist or arm, or even on the ankle or thigh, is very common among young people. The piece can be folded diagonally and rolled up completely, tying a small knot at the front.

Photos: Pinterest Reproduction - Ways to wear a bandana on the wrist, as a bracelet, and on the ankle

Bandana used as a belt

The accessory can be used instead of a belt in any setting. 

Photos: Pinterest Reproduction - Bandana on shorts and pants, used as a belt (Article: Types of Bandanas)

Bandana as an accessory on shorts or pants

Ideal for creating stylish looks. A bandana on shorts looks amazing, while on pants it's charming. It's worth investing in this style.

Photos: Pinterest Reproduction (How to wear a bandana on shorts or pants, belt style) 

Tied to a bag or shoulder bag

To add an extra flair, a bandana can also be tied to a bag or a shoulder bag. It's considered chic!

 Photos: Pinterest Reproduction - Bandana Tied to a Bag and Shoulder Bag

The popular head bandana

The most popular way to wear a bandana is on the head, and there are several ways for both men and women to wear it. It can be tied on the face, on top of the head, tied on the forehead like a headband, on a hat, durag-style tied over the hair, or peasant-style, tying the hair in a ponytail or bun, among many others.

Photos: Pinterest Reproduction - Types of Bandanas and ways to wear on the face, head, and hair + tying tips

Now that you know how to wear them, check out our bandana collection and choose the one that best suits your style!