Do-rag

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A do-rag, also spelled doo-rag or durag, is a simple piece of cloth tied at the back, used to cover the head.

From the 1930s to the 1960s, they were used by African American men to hold chemically processed hair-dos in place while they slept. Originally they were made from pieces of handkerchief, bandannas, or women's stockings, now they are made from polyester. Do-rags resurged as a fashion trend among urban youth in the 1970s and 1990s. Typically, do-rags are black, but can be worn in other colors. Do-rags are also regularly used to maintain cornrowed hairstyles.

Hip hop artists such as Chamillionaire, LL Cool J, Sheek Louch, Mike Jones, Petey Pablo and Cam'ron have helped popularize do-rags among mainstream audiences by incorporating them in their dress.

Do-rags have been used by bikers since the 60's as a convenient way of managing their hair while wearing helmets, as well as avoiding the need for a hat afterwards to hide their 'helmet-head'.

Do-rags made their recent comeback in early 2004, with hip hop artist Gmann setting the trend. Many say he put the do in do-rag.

Commonly referred to as a do-youknowthemuffinman-rag