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• Method 1 of 5: Traditional head and face wrap combination
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The shemagh is a traditional Middle Eastern neckerchief or wrap, usually used to protect the head and face from harsh weather conditions. The cloth is also popular with British and American military personnel stationed in the region, and is often worn by people who love to be outside. There are even a few ways in which you can wear the shemagh in a trendy way. Here are some of these methods you can try with this garment.

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Method 1 of 5: Traditional head and face wrap combination

1. Fold the shemagh into a triangle. With the shemagh fully unfolded, place a point on the diagonal opposite point, folding the square cloth in half into a triangle.
   • This is an especially good method if you want to use the shemagh to protect your head and face from cold wind or hot sun.
2. Fold the shemagh into a triangle. With the shemagh unfolded all the way open, place one corner on the diagonally opposite corner, and fold the square into a triangle.
   • This is an especially good method if you want to use the shemagh to protect your head and face from cold wind or hot sun. It also works well if you want to protect yourself from inhaling gritty or gritty air.
3. Place the shemagh over your forehead. Pull the folded edge of the shemagh over your forehead, roughly between your hairline and your eyebrows.
   • The rest of the cloth hangs back over your head and not forward in your face.
   • Grab a point about three-quarters of the way from the folded edge. You need more fabric on the right side than on the left.
   • If you've ever tied a bandana in the past, a good tip is to pretend you're starting to tie a very large bandana.
4. Fold the shemagh into a triangle. With the shemagh unfolded all the way open, place one corner on the diagonally opposite corner, and fold the square into a triangle.
   • This is not necessarily the most practical way, nor is it really traditional, but it is an informal and trendy way to wear a shemagh.
5. Fold the shemagh into a triangle. With the shemagh unfolded all the way open, place one corner on the diagonally opposite corner, and fold the square into a triangle.
   • This is not necessarily the most practical way, nor is it really traditional, but it is an informal and trendy way to wear a shemagh.
6. Place the fabric over the bottom half of your face. The folded edge of the shemagh should cover your nose and mouth. Two points fall down either side of your face and the third point falls from your face to the front of your neck and chest.
7. Fold the shemagh in half to make a triangle.
8. Pull the points back and tie them fairly tight. Adjust as needed so you don't choke.

Tips

• If you don't have a real shemagh, you can also improvise with a large microfiber cloth, a sheet, or another large piece of cloth. Choose something made of cotton or similar, which is reasonably breathable, absorbs and does not slip off easily.

Necessities

• Shemagh