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^ This style was originally implemented by Tupac, the legendary, and was later copied by Ja Rule, the retiree, in the late 90s.  Tying the bandana is very similar to the first step of tying your shoes.  But if you’re planning to use this for your look, then I suggest you to knot it! If it’s not tied into a knot (such as the photo above), it will start to loosen up.  When it gets lose, it’s bound to slip down, possibly covering your eyes, which is the perfect way to get stabbed by one of your enemies.

^ Same rules apply for this one, knot that shit up bee-or perhaps-I should say “essay” instead, since, this particular method of bandana wearing organza is the most favored by cholos. Cholos love accessories! Not only do they sport bandanas, they’re always on the lookout for black short gloves, white knee high socks, and hairnets. They like anything plaid too.

^ This is the most basic approach out of all the other styles.  Usually, people start with this, and then slowly work their way to more creative and intricate designs, such as the Tupac and Cholo ones. I tend to see more of this look on Vietnamese gangbangers.  Unlike cholos, who accessorize, Vietnamese gangbangers are specialized in growing things that tend to be abnormally longer than the norm.  And when I say “things” I mean they magically grow long catfish-lookin’ whiskers instead of mustaches, hair tails at the back of their scalp; some grow it at the top and some at the bottom, it just depends what gang you’re associated with. Also, they NEVER cut their nails on their pinky fingers; instead they file the sides to give it that sharp, pointy effect.

^ Use this one at your own risk! What use to be an underground gangster necessity, is now mainstream and has totally lost its edge in gangster culture.  In the past, gangsters would wear their color around their wrists only in circumstances that were deemed too inappropriate and tasteless to wear on their heads, circumstances such as working at McDonalds, school (that’s if they went), church, and family get-togethers. Guys who shop at Hollister, American Eagle, and Abercrombie and Fitch has, unfortunately, stolen this look and has eternally impaired the true meaning of wrist bandanas.

^ The wrap-that-bandana-around-your-mouf-son-so-you-won’t-get-snitched look was rooted all the way back from the mid 1800s, worn by American bandits such as Sam Bass, Tom Ketchum, Jesse James, Billy the Kid, et cetera.  Like wrist bananas, they too became widely popular by both men and women, and are now called “scarves” by trendy people who are not of gangster status.

(Model: Kingston, my nephew)