Very few fashion trends have had as interesting and colorful a history as bandanas.

Here are several unique and fun ways to style your hair with a bandana this year.

Just grab a bandana print you think will complement your attire and start by gently brushing out your hair.

Woman wearing red and blue bandana

Retro styles are still elegant and relevant even today.

Silk bandanas also have a way of adding flair to a simple jeans and t-shirt ensemble.

Go for a paisley print to stay in line with the retro vibe.

Woman wearing a top-knot bandana

This style goes well with long hair, medium length, or even very short hair.

At the back, tuck the ends in for a cleaner look or let them hang.

Bandanas for bangs

Just likehandkerchief tops aren’t going anywhere, bangs aren’t either.

Woman wearing a kerchief-style bandana

If you have them, you’re by far the most advantageous when it comes to wearing a bandana.

There are so many different ways to style a bandana with your fringe for a cute and edgy look.

This one is pretty straightforward.

Woman wearing biker-style bandana

Don’t forget to give some love to your bangs in the process.

After all, you’re showing them off with this look.

Want your headgear to be the center of attention in your ensemble?

Woman with bangs and bandana

Either way, this fully-covered bandana look is perfect.

If you have really short hair, you’re going to find styling this effortless.

Wear this with a large top knot or bow.

Woman wearing bandana with a curly updo

If you’ve got long locks, tease out some hair strands.

The bandana updo for curly hair

Have you got naturally thick and curly hair?

This bandana style is well-suited for you.

Woman wearing bandana and messy bun

This hairstyle is perfect forkeeping your hair off your neck in the summer.

The messy-bun bandana look

Who doesn’t love a good messy hairstyle courtesy of a bandana?

Start by putting your locks up in a messy bun before wrapping the cloth around your head.

Woman with bandana around ponytail

If you’ve got long locks, simply tie them in a loose ponytail first.

Then, wrap the bandana around the hair tie for an effortlessly chic look.

If you think the scarf alone will hold your tresses in place, lose the hair band.

Woman wearing bandana as headband

After all, who wants pesky elastic bands pulling off your precious strands when you don’t need them?

Well, with this classic bandana look, you won’t have to anymore.

You’ll keep the hair out of your face without pulling on your locks.

Woman wearing hair in bun with bandana

Unless, of course, you want to show off your freshly-styled bangs with this look.

Bun with wraparound bandana

Do you love wearing your hair in a bun?

It’s easy and keeps your hair in place without a fuss.

Woman wearing bandana over loose hair

Why not complement the look with a bandana?

Tie a bow or leave the ends flowing for a more glamorous look.

It’s hard to go wrong with this style.

The wispy look

Sometimes you’re halfway between wanting bangs but feeling apprehensive about the decision.

This is when wispy locks come in handy.

Simply comb out your long tresses as you would normally and tie the scarf around your head first.

If this won’t motivate you to try a fringe, nothing will.