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Using a handkerchief as a headband is a charming way to add a pop of color to your personality. It’s also a practical solution for keeping stray hairs off your face. Handkerchiefs are affordable, come in various colors and patterns, and can easily match your accessories. Follow the steps below to create your own handkerchief headband.
Steps
Classic Handkerchief Headband Fold
Fold the handkerchief diagonally in half. Bring one corner of the handkerchief to the opposite corner to form a triangle. Ensure the decorative side of the handkerchief is facing outward.
Roll the triangle into a strip. Start rolling from the longest side of the triangle, gently rolling towards the opposite tip. Roll tightly or loosely as desired. The width of the strip determines the width of the headband. Ensure each roll is even in width until you reach the end.
- If rolled tightly, the handkerchief transforms into a vibrant headband, losing its original appearance.
- If rolled loosely, the strip remains wide, retaining the look of a handkerchief.
Wrap the handkerchief headband around your head. Place the tip of the triangle at the center of your forehead, facing inward. Bring the two ends of the strip behind your head.
- If the triangle tip faces outward, it won’t lay flat. Simply flip the strip inside out to fix this.
Secure the ends with a double knot. Ensure the knot is tight enough to prevent the headband from slipping.
Style your hair accordingly. You can tie your hair into a ponytail or leave it down. Another option is to let a few strands fall outside the headband, framing your face.
- A bit of hairspray can help keep the handkerchief in place.
- If you have smooth, well-kept hair, use bobby pins to secure the handkerchief discreetly near the knot.
Pleated Fold Headband Style
Lay the handkerchief in a diamond shape. Position one corner of the diamond facing you. Ensure the side with decorative patterns or the most colorful side is placed underneath.
Begin folding from the corner of the handkerchief closest to you. Fold the corner up by the width of the headband you desire. For instance, if you want a 5 cm wide headband, fold the corner up by 5 cm.
Continue folding. Starting from the section you just folded, keep folding upwards until the end. Try to maintain equal width for each fold.
Wrap the folded handkerchief around your head. Place the folded strip on your forehead or the top of your head.
Secure both ends of the strip with a double knot. Ensure the knot is tight enough to prevent the strip from slipping.
Style your hair in the way you desire.
Tip
- You can add an elastic headband beneath the handkerchief to keep it from slipping off your hair.
- If you want loose curls tucked entirely inside the headband, loop the middle section around the back of your neck, with the knot under your chin. Tie the ends, rotate the middle section forward, and pull it up over your face.
- You can twist the headband so the knots sit on top of your head instead of at the neck, creating a classic Rosie the Riveter look.
