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The next step is to put on the men. To absorb sweat and prevent the himo (cords) that secure the men from catching the hair on the back of your head, a cotton cloth known as a hachimaki or tenegui is worn. Tenegui are often given as souvenirs when Kendoka participate in tournaments or visit other dojo.

The student puts on the men, being careful to fit the chin in the rest in the front of the face mask. You should also make sure that the ears lie flat and are not creased inside the men: apart from being uncomfortable, you also run the risk of creating enough pressure to rupture an eardrum if a strike goes astray and hits the side of your head.

The cords attached to the bottom grill of the face mask (the fourth row from the bottom) are brought around each side, wrapped around the back of the head, and then stretched up to the front of the men, where they are put through the top of the iron grid, criss-crossing and leading once again to the back of the head, where they are snugly secured. It is considered good form for the cords not to be twisted and to lie flat. You should also attempt to make sure that the ends of the bow you tie when securing the men are even. A simple way to do this is to pull the loops of the bow out until you can see them in front of you, and make adjustments accordingly. Once the bow is completed, toss the ends back over your shoulders so they hang behind you.