do-rag

Tight hair cover

A do-rag is a cloth head covering, typically made of stretchy fabric, worn to protect or maintain a hairstyle.

Originally associated with Black American culture, it keeps hair in place and helps set waves or braids.

The name comes from hairdo plus rag.

Do-rags became fashionable beyond their practical use, appearing in hip-hop culture and streetwear.

He wore a do-rag under his cap.

headwear

wrap

Enclose by winding around

headscarf · kerchief · beanie · bonnet · scarf · tied · knotted · fitted · breathable · stretchy

fashion

streetwear

Skate and hip-hop clothing

outfit · bandana · chic · ensemble · vintage · apparel · hipster · urban · sneakers · hoodie

haircare

waves

Traveling energy disturbances

silky · satin · protective · moisturizer · wolfing · hairline · pattern · spinner · ripples · laid

cultural

African-American

U.S. ethnic identity category

waves · pride · expression · solidarity · community · roots · tradition · symbolism · resistance · appropriation

Categories
Opposites
head covering function

do-ragtop hat

Tall formal headwear

crown · tiara · fascinator · pillbox hat · ceremonial headdress

hair exposure

do-ragafro

Rounded curly hairstyle

natural hair · bald head

Family

rag, durag, headwrap

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G