Which side to wear flower in hawaii

Q: What does it mean to wear a flower on the left side of your head?

In Hawaiian culture, a flower behind a womans right ear indicates that she is single. If the flower is behind her left ear, it indicates that she is engaged, married, or dating. How to easily remember this?

Q: What does a flower worn behind a womans right ear mean in Hawaii?

It is said that if the flower is worn behind a womans left ear, that she is taken or married, and if it is worn on the right then she is available or single. And now for the infamous plumeria flower.

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Choose the freshest and best sized flower. Just like fruits and vegetables, brown spots and small holes starts to appear on flowers after they have reached their peak of maturity. Try to find a good sized flower to put on -- you don't want a humungous hibiscus flower covering your entire ear.
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Wear a traditional lei. Mimicking necklaces, this is the most popular and known method in wearing Hawaiian flowers. Leis are an everyday accessory to give and wear in Hawaii instead of reserving them for special occasions. Allow the giver to "lei" you, instead of putting it on yourself.
- Have caution while wearing backpacks, camera straps, or anything that may damage the flowers or petals.
- It is out of respect not to remove leis in the presence of the giver.
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Wear a flower bracelet. Like the haku lei, dress your wrists with a bracelet of flowers. Be sure to measure properly before tying the final knot to ensure flexibility and easy removal.
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Wear a flower behind your ear. This is the most traditional method in Hawaii amongst locals. There is, however, meanings of each ear the flower appears on. Women who wear the flower on the right side is signalling that she is single, while a flower on the left means that she's married or in a relationship.
- Use hair clips or bobby pins to secure the flower in place.
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Wear a head lei. Known as a "haku lei", just about any flower and foliage can be used, such as ferns, plumerias, and orchids. Haku leis sit comfortably on top of one's head, similar to a hat.

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On which side of the head should a married woman wear her flower?

A married woman should wear the flower on the left side of her head.
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Can a man wear these?

Men sometimes wear flowers as a boutonniere for formal occasions. They can also wear a lei just like a woman can. For something more traditionally Hawaiian, men wear leis made with kukui nuts, leaves, or maile.

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The key to keeping flowers lasting longer is to keep them chilled. Homemade leis should be wrapped, either in plastic bags or containers, and kept in the refrigerator until ready to place on a person. Keep multiple leis separate from one another, as the condensation and aromas from the flowers will mix with one another.

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Adapted from Trails.com, http://www.trails.com/how_13030_wear-hawaiian-flowers.html , "How to Wear Hawaiian Flowers"

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What does it mean to wear a flower on the left side of your head?

In Hawaiian culture, a flower behind a woman's right ear indicates that she is single. If the flower is behind her left ear, it indicates that she is engaged, married, or dating. How to easily remember this?

What does a flower worn behind a woman's right ear mean in Hawaii?

It is said that if the flower is worn behind a woman's left ear, that she is taken or married, and if it is worn on the right then she is available or single. And now for the infamous plumeria flower.

Which side do you put the flower in your hair?

Wearing a Single Flower in Your Hair According to Hawaiian tradition, when you place a flower behind your right ear you signal that you are single. When you are in a relationship, you place a flower behind your left ear.