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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)

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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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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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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bunny ear-style

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bunny ear-style

This arrangement lets you enjoy a playful, bunny-ear-like look.

Wrap the headband from the back of your neck up over the top of your head, then tie it tightly about twice.

By tying it firmly, the remaining ends will stand up like rabbit ears.

You can place the knot right in the center of your head or slightly off to one side—either is fine.

For your hair, it’s best to sweep your bangs back and pin or tie them in place.

Bring the headband over as if you’re securing those swept-back bangs in the rear.

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Braid the headband into three strands.

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Braid the headband into three strands.

This is a unique hairstyle where you braid your headband together with your hair! It’s especially recommended for those with long hair and turns out super cute.

Split your hair into two sections and place the headband so the left and right sides are the same length.

Secure it with clips, then braid each side as if the headband were one of the three strands.

Do the same on the other side and you’re done! Since the headband won’t slip out of place, you can skip readjusting it and stay focused during events like sports days and athletic festivals.

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In conclusion

We introduced some hairstyles using headbands.

They’re all easy to do, so try the ones that match your hair length or the ones you like best.

If you coordinate them with your friends or team, you’re sure to make wonderful memories!