Men's headbands: how to choose and wear?

Men's bandanas on the head and neck are tied not only by gangsta rappers or representatives of rock culture. This fashionable accessory is chosen today by athletes and office workers, representatives of the golden youth and ordinary townspeople. True, before this bright detail complements the image, you should carefully read how to wear a headband or bandana is offered by leading fashion houses, otherwise stylistic miscalculations will not be avoided.

A men's bandana is a wardrobe item that has its own history. Today such a headband is used as a fashion accessory, and several centuries ago it acted as a scarf that adventurous cowboys also wore on their faces. This was required in order to protect the face from dust, sand, wind in the process of driving the herd. In addition, robbers of the era of the Wild West willingly used such an object to disguise their appearance during their robbery sorties.

Outwardly, the bandanas of the past and the present look similar. The very name bandhana comes from the Hindi language and means "to tie". By its appearance, it can be a square scarf or a triangular headscarf of a large format, complemented by original ornaments or a large bright print.

Among the obvious features and benefits of a bandana are:

• multifunctionality. This accessory can be worn as a scarf and headband, bracelet, headpiece.
• Unlimited tying combinations. You can try on a pirate style or limit yourself to a laconic sports band.
• No age restrictions... Bandanas are suitable for young men, young people, mature men.
• Ease of care. Such products are sewn from natural cotton fabrics, which can be easily washed and put in order. Leather bandanas are easy to clean too.
• Practicality of application. Bandanas have not lost their functions and, unlike many other accessories, help to protect the eyes from sweat, in the scorching sun they help to avoid sunburn and heatstroke.

Among the popular types of men's headbands, the following options can be distinguished.

• Classic. It is a square with a side of 60 or 70 cm. It is made of a cotton or polyester blended fabric with overcast edges.

• Klondike. Looks like a triangle or half of a classic bandana folded diagonally.

• Hat with ties at the back of the head. Bandanas of this type are used in winter to help protect the ear area.

• Sports. It can be ski, cycling, snowboarding. Here, it is the knitted tube that is most often used, which is laid in different ways and replaces the hat. Sports bandanas also include models of postcards, which are used in combination with bicycle helmets and other similar products.

• Transformer or buff. Its dimensions for adults are 53 cm long and 26 cm in diameter. This version of the product is made from elastic jersey. In modern designs, it is often made of elastic materials, joins at the edges, forming a one-piece tube, and can turn into a hood or scarf. When folded, it can act as a headband.

• Leather. These are traditional shawls - most often in the form of kerchiefs made of genuine leather, with or without prints. Patches may be present on rocker and biker models.

• With a visor. This sun protection option is convenient to use during long walks, travel, bike rides.

• Winter. Bandanas of this type are made of waterproof materials, supplemented with fleece lining.

The color palette used in the manufacture of bandanas for men is mostly kept in traditional frames. Most often these are black headscarves, plain or supplemented with prints. Also quite popular are red and blue options, bright light green. White and gray models are considered summer. Among the popular prints are camouflage colors, from sand and khaki to combinations of beige, gray-green, brown, black.

The brightest prints usually have ethnic coloring, may contain features of state symbols. Stars and stripes or the British flag with intersecting lines. Aztec and Mexican designs are also quite popular. Surf lovers prefer nautical themed prints with waves or abstract multicolored streaks. Prints with pirate or biker symbols are quite similar, they contain skulls and other elements that look brutal.

When choosing a men's headband you need to pay attention to the following important points.

• Product type. For a person inexperienced in tying a headscarf, it is better to choose a triangular headscarf that does not require special skills. The square version is suitable for those who like to vary the methods of fixing the bandana. The multibandana is good for use in the autumn-winter period, it easily turns into a bandage, scarf or hood that covers the head.
• Manufacturing material. Seasonal winter products should be chosen from materials that have additional thermal insulation in the form of a fleece lining. Summer bandanas are the thinnest, hygroscopic, should absorb water well and dry quickly. Demi-season options are made of elastic jersey or leather. They are denser, more practical, well protected from the wind.
• Coloring... The easiest way is to choose universal options that can harmoniously fit into any image. This can include black, white, gray tones. When hiking or fishing, a camouflage print will be appropriate. Bright bandanas are usually used by athletes for whom it is important to stay visible and noticeable.
• Seasonality of application. It is important that the product is fully consistent with the season. For summer, multilayer is not needed, here the good air permeability of the material, its ability to absorb moisture and dry is much more important. Winter models should be chosen among windproof options that prevent heat loss.

A bandana is an accessory that can be tied in different ways. In the classic version, it is fixed with a knot back like a neckerchief, hanging the main part over the throat. In this case, the product will easily be fixed, it will be possible to close the nose and mouth in the event of a dust storm or strong wind. This is how the shepherds tied the scarf around their necks. You can also use the following options.

• Urban style... A bandana folded into a ribbon is wrapped around the neck, the ends are thrown forward, fixed on a light knot.

• A tourniquet. In this case, tying with a free loop is used, the fabric itself is twisted, folded with the ends forward.

• Pioneer tie. The fabric folded in a triangle is laid with an angle on the back, a knot is tied on the chest.

• A bandana is tied on the forehead like a pirate, fixing the corner of the scarf on the back of the head with its ends. Alternatively, you can roll it up with tape, use it as a hippie-style headband. The knot in this case is formed low, under the hair at the back.

• The buff models look like a ring of stretch fabric. It is worn as a scarf or a hood, put on instead of a balaclava, folded into a headband when playing sports. Such a bandana can be easily turned into an analogue of a hat by folding it in the middle and tucking in half of the material.

The question of what you can wear a men's bandana is asked today not only by designers. Stylish bows as an example will help you create the right fashion combinations.

• The bandana complements sportswear not only due to its bright and catchy design. This element in the kit fulfills a functional role, preventing sweat from getting on the face. The black and white basic color scheme complements each other well, bright blotches of orange make the bandana more noticeable.

• Men's rock look is not complete without a stylish bandana... In this look, it is proposed to combine it with a black T-shirt, a worn leather jacket with a stand-up collar, a steel bracelet with spikes and dark glasses. "Jolly Roger" in the design of the bandana looks bold and daring, it fits perfectly into the chosen image.

• The playboy and macho look also lends itself well to different interpretations. Consider pairing a semi-open blue short sleeve shirt with white shorts with a bandana. In this case, a contrasting black and white version was chosen, emphasizing the complex hair coloring. If you replace this with a colored one, you can make the image more beachy and carefree.

For information on how to properly tie a bandana, see the next video.