With a severely bent "B" handshape, or fingers extended but bent to a nearly right angle where they meet the hand, take either hand and tap the fingers on the respective side of the face. Start at or just above the temple and then move down to the cheek or jaw and tap the fingertips again.
To express this, you will first sign 'head' by forming a bent 'B' handshape and tapping your temple, then your cheek. Afterward, sign 'hurt' near your head to indicate exactly where the pain is located.
Start by signing 'head' using the bent handshape, making sure to clearly tap the top and bottom of the side of your face. Then, follow up with the sign for 'hat' by patting the top of your head.
Begin with the sign for 'protect' using both hands. Then, transition into the sign for 'head' by bringing your dominant hand up to your temple, tapping it once, and moving down to tap your jaw.
To express this, you will first sign 'head' by forming a bent 'B' handshape and tapping your temple, then your cheek. Afterward, sign 'hurt' near your head to indicate exactly where the pain is located.
Start by signing 'head' using the bent handshape, making sure to clearly tap the top and bottom of the side of your face. Then, follow up with the sign for 'hat' by patting the top of your head.
Begin with the sign for 'protect' using both hands. Then, transition into the sign for 'head' by bringing your dominant hand up to your temple, tapping it once, and moving down to tap your jaw.
You should generally use your dominant hand to sign 'head'. If you are right-handed, use your right hand and tap the right side of your face. If you are left-handed, use your left hand on the left side.
You should always use two distinct taps. Tap once near your temple, lift your hand slightly away from your face, and tap again down by your cheek or jaw. Dragging your fingers across your skin is incorrect.
While you might be understood, the proper ASL sign requires a severely bent 'B' handshape. Bending your fingers at a right angle to your palm is the standard way to sign this word and looks much more natural.
