30 Bandana Hairstyles to Elevate Your Look

Bandana hairstyles enjoyed their heyday in the '40s when women used to wear them to protect their hair from getting caught in machines or other equipment. Later, they became a fashion statement. And let’s face it now! Those girls wearing bandana hairstyles fit in the ‘cool girls’ category well. However, if you want to be one of them, we have got you covered.

In this ultimate guide, we will explore 30 cute bandana hairstyles. Now, let's get started!

1. Straight Hair With Tendrils

This hairstyle is more like a protection for a blowout or when you want to preserve your blowout results on or two days. Simply grab a bandana and wear it on your straight hair, leaving some strands out from the front for that face-framing effect.

2. Bandana Braided Bun

Always in for braided updos and want to do something playful with a bandana? Try a bandana braided bun.

It's a sleek hairstyle for the festive season. All you need to do is simply braid a bandana with your hair and then tie the braid into a bun.

3. Top Knot With Folded Bandana

This hairstyle can free you up from the hassle of struggling with a long hair mess on hot summer days.

Just tie them up into a knot, and they won't brush against your neck. Now, grab a hair bandana and fold it into a triangle half. Keep doing that until you get a rectangle with pointy sides. Now, wear it as a headband to slay the look.

4. The Dolce Vita Style

If you want to embrace a vintage twist, try this Dolce Vita style.

Just wrap a bandana around your head, like a headband, and slay like the divas of the past, say Sofia Loren and Audrey Hepburn.

5. Tousled Ponytail with Bandana

It’s quite a simple one in which you just need to tie your hair into a ponytail. Now, grab a hair bandana and wrap it around your crown into a decent headband style. Leave a few strands out from the front for that perfectly imperfect and messy look.

6. Half-Up with Tied Fishtail Braid

If you want to try something more sophisticated, tie up the upper half of your hair into a decent fishtail braid and wrap a bandana on top of it. Though most hairstyles either braid a bandana with hair or place it at the end to secure the braid, this one gives a different look with the scarf cascading down with the braid.

7. The Headband Style

Typically, the bandana is worn without any folds. But you can mix and match to give it a few folds and use it as a sort of hairband, giving off extremely cool vibes. To ensure a messy chic finish, you can leave a few strands out or maybe some trendy braids on the front for face framing.

8. Bun With Bangs

Well, if you have bangs, you must go for this hairstyle. This hairstyle is ideal for attending garden parties, summer beach weddings, or having a fresco lunch hangouts with your friends.

9. Low Bun with Bandana

Do you have a bigger hair bandana than usual? You can make a low bun and tie the bandana around your head as a headband, followed by wrapping it around your lower bun. Finally, you will achieve a sort of laid-back look, ideal for weekends.

10. Pin Up Style Barrel Roll ‘Do

Believe it or not, all the cool girls of 50's have once done this hairstyle. It goes well with short hair. All you need to do is to wrap your hair into a bandana and tie it up at the front. Want to accentuate a bit? A modest barrel roll can do that for you.

11. Natural Curls

If you feel like embracing your natural curls without overdoing things, this hairstyle has got your back. Simply wear the bandana on top of your natural curls and tie underneath. If you don’t have natural curls, some waves from curly iron can also do good.

12. The Pineapple Hairstyle

Curly hair is a mess when left free for being out and about. So, why not tie that into a decent pineapple hairstyle and wrap a bandana close to the hairline? You will surely give off retro cool girl vibes.

13. Half Updo

Want to keep things simple yet elegant? Make a half updo and tie it up with a bandana instead of a simple hair tie. Prefer wearing a bright color bandana or one with a cute pattern to add that much-needed flair.

14. Old-Fashioned Pin Curl Updo

If you have medium-length hair, you can try this hairstyle. Give yourself decent pin curls and grab a bandana to tie those curls into a voluminous updo. Where the curls will add dimension to your look, the bandana will make you look like a dame from another era.

15. Easy Roll-Up Hairdo

Typically, this rolled-up hairdo is achieved with a headband. However, you can use a bandana to add a modern twist. Just wrap your hair strands around it from both sides and tie it at the top.

16. Ballerina Bun

Accentuate your simple hair bun by including a colorful bandana in it. Just tie your hair into a high ponytail, twist hair sections with a bandana, and wrap everything up into a decent bun. You can leave some strands out for a messy look.

17. Curly Pixie With Bangs

Curly pixie can be a great hairstyle for wearing a bandana. Leave the bangs out and place your bandana just after them, securing them at the back. Those curls popping out of your bandana will surely give off chic vibes.

18. Glam Turban

Need a quick fix for your messy or unwashed short hair? Grab a bandana and wrap it around your mane turban-style. To secure it in place, you may use a few hairpins. It's a perfect hairstyle for bad hair days.

19. Swept Back

Lazy hair days can still give you the best hair looks if you play smart by trying easily attainable hairstyles like this one. Just sweep a bandana back on your glossy, straight hair. It will also go well with wavy or curly hair, all thanks to the versatility of bandanas.

20. Bumper Bangs

If you are going to a 40's fashion-inspired costume party, this hairstyle will best suit you. Simply part your fringe section and apply some light styling products to smooth it out. Now, place a sponge at the ends of your fringe and begin rolling towards your forehead. Secure with pins for a sleek and secure finish.

21. Faux Bangs

Whether you want to test-drive bangs before actually cutting them or just want to mimic a retro maiden look, this hairstyle is best for you. Simply tuck your hair into a bandana to achieve a false faux bangs effect.

22. Bandana Headband with Locs

Want to try something more playful and chic with a bandana? Braid all your hair into braids, locs, or twists, and simply wrap a bandana as a headband over the top. Ensure the bandana goes well with your hair color to ensure a monochromatic look.

23. Bun Wrap

Instead of wearing the bandana in a twisted bun, you can use it to secure high buns. Yup, in place of scrunchies. Just secure your bun with a hair tie and wrap a bandana around its base, adding more rounds and ensuring a cool statement look. Bright color bandanas will look best with this look.

24. Side-Parted Retro Wave

Deep side parted retro wave gives a smooth and silky texture, instantly giving you an old Hollywood star look. Simply brush your fresh waves, make a deep side part, and wrap a bandana, making a bow at the end of your deep parting.

25. Tied Up

Whether it's a beach day or just a summer hangout with friends, you can get multiple compliments for this hairstyle. Just take a bandana and wrap it around your head, making a cute bow at the crown.

26. Cute Rockabilly Coiffure

You can upgrade your rockabilly hairstyle with shaved sides, rainbow hair, and a matching bandana. This look gives off both retro vibes with those rockabilly updos and a modern twist with shaved sides and a bandana.

27. Long Scarf, Short Pony

Another playful hairstyle that can be worn ideally even in professional settings. You just need to play decent with the color choice, and you will rock the look, be it at a board meeting or just a casual work day. All you need to do is to make a low ponytail and tie a bandana over the hair tie.

28. Boho Braids

These boho braids are never out of trend, so why not embrace them with bandanas? Just make whatever type of boho braids you like and secure them with a bandana for a chic and playful vibe.

29. Slicked-Back Bun

If you are scared of wearing sleek back buns, thinking of them being too plain, you can accentuate one with a bandana wrapped at the base.

30. Peek-a-Boo Bandana

Instead of wearing a thick bandana, you can fold it too slim to give off that peek-a-boo bandana vibe when tying it up as the headband.

Wrapping It Up!

Bandana hairstyles can be a great deal on lazy hair days or when you don’t feel like washing your hair yet still want to slay in a decent hair look. From slicked-back buns to simple or sophisticated updos, anything can be accentuated with these colorful hair accessories.

You can also go monochromatic when creating a decent look for a professional setting. It all depends on how you prefer your hair to be. Hope you find this info worth it. Do mention the bandana hairstyle that you liked the most. We would love to hear from you.