How Does a Head Wrap Stay On?

The Many Styles of Head Wraps

Head wraps are popular across the world and used and styled in varying ways. The technique in creating the head wrap varies on the material used and style one wishes to create.

Some of the more popular styles of head wraps are: the scarf style, turban, hijab and African style head wraps. More recently, prefabricated stylish head wraps have been created to help make the process easier.

Head wraps are not only worn for stylistic and cosmetic purposes, but also for cultural and religious reasons.

Handkerchief Style Head Wraps

Handkerchief head wraps are most popular because of the ease with which they are applied to the head. They are usually worn casually but can be dressed up for the right occasion.

Usually, a long rectangular-shaped cloth is folded and applied to the head and tied in a knot at the nape or at the side of the head. The longer the material, the more sophisticated the look. Knots can be made in intricate designs, such as large loops and bows to add style to any look. Usually the knotting of the material creates a hold that is enough, but sometimes pins may be used if needed.

Scarf Style Head Wraps

Scarf-style head wraps, if intricate or luxurious, can create a very stylish look to complement any outfit.

A variant of the scarf-style head wrap is the hijab worn by women for religious purposes in many parts of the world.

Scarf-style head wraps usually use a combination of pins and knots to complete the look. A very long cloth, usually rectangular or oblong, is wrapped around the head loosely, then knotted at the nape and looped around the neck to create the scarf effect. Pins are applied where necessary to hold this particular style of head wrap in place.

Turban Style Head Wraps

The turban-style head wrap is worn by both men and women all over the world. Turbans are created by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head, and weaving the material in a crisscross pattern. Knots are placed at the front of the head as opposed to the back. Pins can be used to hold an intricate turban in place on the head.

Ethnic Head Wraps

Ethnic head wraps include intricate head wrap patterns worn by people all over the world. For example, head wraps worn in Africa, Asia and the Middle East are often designed in intricate patterns with colorful and luxurious materials.

Depending on the cloth material and shape worn, pins and knots can be used to weave the material in a crisscross pattern.