Bandanna styles
Wearing your Canteen bandanna is the ultimate symbol of hope for the 23,000 young people who face the challenges of cancer every year.
How to style your bandanna
Wear it on your head, around your neck, or on your arm — everyone has their own bandanna style.
Alice Band
Fashionable and functional. The Alice Band is for those looking to make a sleek and stylish fashion statement.
- First, take your bandanna and fold in half diagonally to form a triangle.
- Starting from the point, fold backwards by 4cm as many times as necessary until you meet the opposite side.
- You should now have a long, thick strip.
- Centre the bandanna at the base of your hairline and lift both ends upwards, passing behind your ears. Tie the ends in a single knot on top of your head.
The Classic
This is the no fuss approach. It's simple and effective and gets the job done.
- First, take your bandanna and fold in half diagonally to form a triangle.
- Put the long edge of the bandanna to your forehead, placing it as high or low as you like.
- Smooth the body of the triangle back over your head, with the point falling by the nape of your neck.
- Next simply bring the ends of the bandanna to the back of the head, overlapping the triangle tip and tie in a single knot.
Wristband
By wrapping them around your wrists you can turn them into the ultimate style accessory that adds colour and flair to your cuffs.
- First, take your bandanna and fold in half diagonally to form a triangle.
- Starting from the long side, fold back by 6cm as many times as necessary until you meet the opposite point.
- You should now have a long, thick strip.
- Next, wrap the bandanna around your wrist and tie.
The Headband
The cool choice of Wimbledon champions and thousands of Aussies this Bandanna Day. It’s the perfect way to style a bandanna for short or long hair.
- First, take your bandanna and fold in half diagonally to form a triangle.
- Starting from the long side, fold back by 6cm as many times as necessary until you meet the opposite side.
- You should now have a long, thick strip.
- Centre the headband on your forehead and tie the ends behind your head in a single knot.
Neck
Whether you're perfectly stylish, or want to channel your inner cowboy, the neck tie is a rebellious classic for your inner bandit.
- First, take your bandanna and fold in half diagonally to form a triangle.
- Starting from the long side, fold backwards by 3cm twice towards the point.
- Wrap around your neck and tie in a single knot at the back.
Scrunchie
Take your ponytail, bun or plait to the next level by turning your bandanna into a fun scrunchie.
- First, take your bandanna and fold in half diagonally to form a triangle.
- Starting from the long side, fold back by 6cm as many times as necessary until you meet the opposite side.
- You should now have a long, thick strip.
- Tie this around your pony tail as many times to get your desired look.
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