In addition to bandanas, there are hair accessories. Bandanas are pretty indisputable because they are larger than your average barette or headband and take up a lot more surface area, depending on how you wear them. In fact, even if the rest of your outfit is subtle, donning a bandana can make a statement in and of itself. We looked to Instagram for some of the best bandana hairstyles because there are so many ways to wear them, and we asked hairstylists Jason Lee and Leo Izquierdo for their professional styling advice.
01 of 39 Flippy Bob
Teyana Taylor posing at a function while sporting jewelry and a patterned headscarf Images from Getty A striking, patterned bandana will add drama to your flippy bob. Teyana Taylor demonstrates the process in detail.
02 of 39 Updo Tucked Away
Hailey Baldwin holding a smartphone while sporting sunglasses and a patterned scarf on Instagram @haileybieber Are you attempting to avoid detection? A baseball cap and bandana work well together. To keep it effortlessly stylish, let a few pieces fall around your face.
3 of 39 Bandana Braids
Cardi B holding a braided hairstyle while posing outside on Instagram at @iamcardib Cardi B has the most inventive take on bandana hairstyles. For a striking look, incorporate different colored bandanas into your extra-long braid.
04 of 39 Straight With Tendrils
Straight-haired woman wearing a bandana @heydylopez_ on Instagram. An excellent method of protecting a blowout is with a bandana. In order to frame the face, it is worn simply over straight hair with a few loose strands left out.
05 of 39 Messy Ponytail
06 of 39 Half-Up With Tied Fishtail Braid
Blonde hair tied with a bandana in a half-up, half-down braid @thegoodhairday/Instagram We adore this version of the fishtail braid, which involves braiding hair in a half-up, half-down fashion and securing it with a bandana at the top. This guarantees that the scarf can fall down almost half of the hair, even though most styles would use the bandana at the bottom of the braid.
07 of 39 Natural Curls
Here, it’s tied underneath and worn simply over the top of natural curls. Lee says, “I always recommend letting hair air dry in two very large braids to achieve similar waves on straight hair.” The waves will look more organic the bigger the braid. This is a traditional method for producing and managing air-dry waves in your hair, and it works particularly well for people with medium to thick hair.
08 of 39 Short, curly pixie
A bandana looks great on a curly pixie or lob. Here, the silk scarf’s ends and bangs show off the natural curls.
09 of 39 Long and Textured With Curtain Bangs
Even people with straight hair can add texture, according to Lee. “You can ‘set’ the hair to create a wave pattern using clips for straight to wavy hair,” says Lee. In essence, you simply wrap the curl, use a clip to secure it to the top of the head, and allow it to set for a few minutes.
10 of 39 Curly-haired woman
This is a really stylish method of shielding hair from the weather. Make a turban out of your bandana, allowing the front curls to show.
11 of 39 Twists with a swept back
The ideal way to pull back locs, braids, or Senegalese twists while looking stylish is with a printed statement bandana.
12 of 39 Messy Bun Bandana Hairstyles
Our new go-to on-the-go hairstyle is a messy loose bun with a textured floral bandana.
13 of 39 straight-haired women
Naturally, the glossy straight hair is the ideal finishing touch. Take a cue from Izquierdo if you want to straighten your hair without dealing with heat damage: “Let your hair air dry a few times a week to give it a break from heat if you are concerned about damage from heat tools.”
14 of 39 Off duty
Kaia Gerber’s Bandana Hairstyles Headband Images from Getty To keep a loose updo in place and annoying flyaways at bay, use your bandana as a temporary headband. Izquierdo advises using a protective product to let the style serve two purposes.
15 of 39 Bandana Hairstyles with Faux Bangs
For a Brigitte Bardot-inspired faux-bang look, tuck your hair into a bandana.
16 of 39 Add Some Barrettes
Add some stylish barrettes to the side of your bandana to keep it in place. (It doesn’t matter if they serve more aesthetic purposes than practical ones.) We adore the three she selected here as well as the equally stylish and carefree bandana design.
17 of 39 Small Ballerina Bun
Girls with short hair can also join in on the bandana fun. Tied around a tiny ballerina bun, a long bandana or handkerchief makes a stylish statement.
18 of 39 Front Wisps
sweep your hair back into a bandana style and leave face-framing wisps in front. (A convertible is all you need to finish the look.)
19 of 39 Vibes from the 1990s
Is anyone currently experiencing a flashback of J. Lo? Wear pieces in front, a white bandana, and lipstick with a ’90s vibe to channel the era.
20 of 39 Volume on Top
Folded in half and tied above your hairline to secure voluminous curls. Here, we adore the hot pink bandana worn with red lips.
21 of 39 Bow-Tied
In less than two minutes, you can achieve a simple, feminine statement hairstyle.
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22 of 39 Loose and Effortless
We’re obsessed with the effortlessly stylish vibes and loose, messy tendrils falling out, even though it may be annoying to have to brush hair out of your face all day. Well worth it.
23 of 39 Bun Wraps
This bandana-wrapped bun, which is probably held in place with a hair tie underneath, looks great, especially given the fiery-red color of the bandana.
24 of 39 Tied-Up Bandana Hairstyles
fold your bandana into a headband and wrap it around your head. Many people will compliment you on the look.
25 of 39 Piece-y Bun
Piecey Bun Bandana Hairstyles @imlaurabradshaw Say “hello” to the ideal accessory to go with an updo or piece-y bun. Bonus points: for added style, add a single tendril that frames your face.
26 of 39 Half-Up and Effortless
If you want to look put together but don’t have time for a complicated hairstyle, tie or clip your hair halfway up before covering the affected area with a bandana. Big statement, little work.
27 of 39 Bandana Hairstyles Wrapped Up
To achieve this style, fold your bandana in half, place the straight edge on your forehead just below your hairline, and tie the corners so that the bandana triangle’s back corner is held down.
28 of 39 Short Pony, Long Scarf
There’s a party in the back and business in the front. A short, low ponytail and a long statement headscarf or bandana create an unexpectedly striking combination.
29 of 39 Stunning Topknot
A stylish topknot tied up with a striking bandana or scarf will make a statement.
30 of 39 Bandana Hairstyles Braids and Boho
After that, wrap a bandana around the base and allow the fabric to fall freely.
31 of 39 Full Head Covering
A bad day for your hair? She is unknown to us. Once your hair is wrapped in an opulent head scarf, nobody will know what it looks like.
32 of 39 Bandanas for Beach Day
Matching your bandana to your bathing suit is a very simple way to prevent scalp sunburn and protect your hair from the sun, salt, or pool water!
33 of 39 Bandanas, Three Methods
Alternatively, take a look at these two models, one of whom has a scarf wrapped around their ponytail and the other in the shape of a headband.
34 of 39 Bad Designers
Take inspiration from the Louis Vuitton head wrap worn by Dorit Kemsley. Her extremely straight blond hair creates a striking contrast that we adore.
35 of 39 Bandana Braids
Wrap your scarf or bandana around the base of a boring braid to add some flair. Then, use the length as one of the three strands and braid as normal.
36 of 39 Bun Wrap
we adore a slicked-back bun, but a braided bun with a scarf wrapped around it is even more seductive. If you match it to your fit, you’ll receive bonus points.
37 of 39 The girl’s bandana
We adore Kendall’s casual and stylish appearance with her bandana and her loose, face-framing hair.
38 of 39 Red Hot Messy Bun
We are getting a lot of Rosie the Riveter vibes from this look, but in a stylish, contemporary way. Regardless of whether your hair is naturally curly or not, you can always add curls to give your bun more volume or just concentrate on curling the front sections for a more refined look.
39 of 39 Make it monochromatic
We don’t blame you if you don’t feel like washing your hair, but there aren’t many things better than taking a shower after a beach day! Put on a bandana, and you’re practically ready for dinner. An all-neutral fit goes well with this one.
