Six DIY 1-Minute Bandana Hairstyles

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This week we wanted to share with you a hairstyle tutorial that shows several different ways to wear a bandana, each taking less than one minute to do!

I envision lots of you trying out these hairstyles, especially because the simple bandana accessory really can make a typical outfit look absolutely adorable!

This day, I was wearing a Mickey Mouse baseball t-shirt, with denim capris and red Converse sneakers.  Adding a little red lipstick and this bandana really made the outfit and I received compliments all day {even though my twins said I looked like a 13-yr old}!

What I love about bandana hairstyles, is that there are literally dozens more that you can do!  One of my favorite beauty vloggers of all time, and good friend of mine, is Kandee Johnson, and she really knows how to rock hat and bandana styles!

Hope you enjoy!

Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, curling wand, heat protectant, spray bottle, 1 bandana, 1-2 hair elastics, 2-3 bobby pins, hairspray {if desired}.

Time Requirement: Each takes approx 1 minute

Skill Level: Easy

Step-by-Step Instructions:

I began each style with 3rd-day curls in my hair after using my NuMe 25 mm wand.  Begin by folding the bandana…

• Fold the bandana in half, making sure you bring the two points close together, but not all the way, to create a triangle shape.
• Then, take the longest side and fold up the bandana three times for a thicker headband {or in half and then half again for a thinner headband}…
• Make sure the open folded-edge points upward when  you wrap the bandana around your neck.

Style #1: Bandana with Bangs

• Pull some of your front bangs away from the rest of your hair…
• Pull the bandana up and tie it into a square knot slightly off to one side of your head {watch the video carefully to see how I tie the bandana ends to get the perfect bunny eared ends look}…
• Tease the hair on your crown to add some volume behind the bandana headband.
• Add hairspray, as desired.

Style #2: Bandana Side Ponytail

• Secure that hair with an elastic into a low ponytail.
• Loosen hair to add an element of texture and softness to the look {you want a more tousled look}…
• Add a bobby pin to any stray strands  or layers that fell out of the back…
• Add hairspray, as desired.

Style #3: Bandana with Messy Side Braid

• Using Style #1 as your base, begin a very subtle, soft twist behind your head to help secure shorter layers into the hairstyle…
• When the twist reaches your opposite shoulder, divide the hair into three sections…
• Begin a normal 3-strand braid…
• Secure the braid end with an elastic…
• Loosen the braided hair a little to add softness…
• Add hairspray, as desired.

Style #4: Bandana with Puff in Front

• Begin with hair down and curled…
• Do a deep part on one side of the head…
• Push the hair over to one side, toward the back of the head {you can tease the bangs to add more volume if your hair is thin or straight}…
• Now secure the bandana on the head in the same fashion as the above styles.  When you tighten the bandana, it should puff up the bang area a bit creating a subtle poof in front of the bandana {the video shows you how}…
• Add hairspray, as desired.

Style #5: Bandana with Solid Knot

• Secure the bandana exactly as in Style #4…
• Instead of leaving the ends of the bandana hanging out, tuck each end underneath the bandana {this creates a simple headband look for those that do not like the bunny ears hanging out}…
• Add hairspray, as desired.

Bonus Style #6:  Bandana Bow

• Secure the bandana exactly as in Style #4…
• Now fold each rabbit ear of the bandana in half and tuck the end into the knot..
• This creates a small bow on the hair that looks simply adorable.
• Add hairspray, as desired.

Video Tutorial:

Please feel free to leave me a comment below letting us know what you think of these bandana hairstyle tips!  As always, if you loved this hairstyle, please feel free to share it!

Happy Hairdoing!

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