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How to Tie a Hachimaki: Handpicked Cute & Cool Styles Perfect for Sports Festivals

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Many schools use hachimaki headbands at sports festivals to boost team spirit! The most common way is to wrap it around your forehead or slightly above, then tie it at the back of your neck.

But maybe you’ve wanted to take it up a notch with a cuter or cooler style than the simple wrap.

In this article, we’ll introduce different ways to style a hachimaki.

We’ve gathered a variety of patterns—from cute arrangements combined with hairstyles to cool looks that radiate fierce determination.

Stand out from other teams with a hachimaki style that’s a cut above the rest!

How to Tie a Hachimaki: Top Cute & Cool Styles for Sports Festivals (21–30)

Pompadour style

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Pompadour style

This headband style combines a slightly tweaked “mukou-shibari” or twisted hachimaki with a pompadour.

Wrap the twisted headband around the back of your neck, taking care not to catch your hair.

Tie it once loosely to fit your head size.

Then use the headband to sweep your bangs and side hair firmly back, and tie the headband securely twice to finish.

If you want a more defined pompadour, first create the pompadour, position the headband so the knot is at the back, and bring the band across your forehead.

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bear ear headband

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bear ear headband

This arrangement creates cute bear ears like Pooh’s.

Fold the headband in half and use the fold as the center of your head to decide where you want the ears.

Once decided, make a loop at that spot, then tie another loop inside it.

Finally, tie the knot area once more to secure the shape firmly.

Adjust the ear shapes, and your bear ears are done! Place it on top of your head and tie the ends of the headband at the back of your neck to complete your bear-ear headband!

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braid

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braid

This arrangement turns braids into a more colorful and cute style.

Normally, a braid is made by weaving together three sections of hair, but here you use a headband as one of the three sections.

First, split your hair into two parts so you can make two braids.

Next, place the headband over the top of your head so that the left and right sides are the same length.

To keep the headband from shifting while you braid, lightly pin it on top of your head—that’s the key point.

Then divide each half of your hair into two sections and, together with the headband, make a braid on each side.

Once both braids are done, tie them off together with the headband, and you’re finished! To prevent slipping, it’s recommended to secure the headband with pins above the ears as well.

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stag beetle helmet

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stag beetle helmet

Here’s a cool headband style recommended for women: the “stag beetle” wrap.

First, make a loop about the size of your head, then cross the remaining ends.

Using the crossed center as the pivot, fold each end back toward the loop.

Make sure to secure the folded parts with pins so the shape doesn’t shift.

After that, just place it on your head and you’re done.

The key is not to wrap it tightly around your head, but to set it on top so it looks slightly raised.

If you’re worried about it slipping, add some discreet pins in places that won’t show.

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Ribbon at the back

If you want to enjoy a stylish arrangement without standing out too much, try this style with a ribbon tied at the back of your neck.

Put your hair up—like in a bun—to keep the neckline neat.

Then place the headband over your head so the ends are even, and tie a bow at the back of your neck to finish.

It looks more fashionable if you shift the knot slightly to one side rather than centering it.

Since the knot will be in the back, it’s best to make it while a friend checks for you.

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Hana Nochi Hare-style Airi

Mio Imada demonstrates Maya Airi’s hairstyle from the drama “Hana Nochi Hare.”

Hana Nochi Hare-style Airi

Hana Nochi Hare: Hanadan Next Season was broadcast as a sequel to the smash-hit drama Boys Over Flowers.

Let’s incorporate the ribbon hair arrangement worn by Mio Imada’s character, Airi Maya, into a hachimaki! First, use the hair in front of the ears to make twin tails.

With the remaining hair, create a tight braid and tie it together with the twin tails you made first.

Then thread the hachimaki from underneath, crossing it through the gaps in the braid, and guide it up to the twin-tail knot.

Tuck the ends of the hachimaki into the knot, and finish by decorating the knot with another ribbon or a hair accessory.

It’s a bit tricky, but it creates a super-stylish look—give it a try!

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Ribbon-wrapped dumpling bun

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Ribbon-wrapped dumpling bun

For sports day, there are probably lots of people who put all their hair up into a bun! For those people, here’s a recommended headband style: tying the headband into a ribbon around the bun.

It’s a super easy style—just wrap the headband around the bun you made—so anyone can try it right away! First, make a bun high on your head.

Once it’s done, pin it securely so it doesn’t fall apart.

Then wrap the headband around the knot of the bun and tie it into a bow to finish! Adjust the loops, the knot, and the ends so the ribbon faces forward nicely.

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