Headwraps don’t get the appreciation they should. Apart from disguising a bad hair day, they are a symbol across many cultures and religions and make a statement about an outfit.
Headwraps went from being crucial pieces in many religions and cultures to being worn by women and men on fashion runways across the world.
They come in a wide selection, including various lengths, colours, materials and styles, catering for various occasions, both informal and formal.
Entrepreneur and digital content creator Tamia Nontsikelelo provides some tips on how a headwrap can be worn:
Top-knot style
- Gather the material up neatly and braid as close to your scalp as possible
- Don’t braid all the way down, so that it’s easier to tuck in the loose ends
- Swirl in a circular motion and tuck in the ends
Low-bun style
- Use two wraps
- Twist instead of tying a knot
- Criss-cross the two ends and bring each to the opposite side
- Gather the material
- Tuck in the end pieces for a clean finish
- To achieve more volume, wear another headwrap underneath to create a bigger bun.
Half-done headwrap style
Use two headwraps, one to achieve the look and the other to complete the final look and style.
- Twist and tie your foundation wrap into a low long oval shape
- Use the one long side of your second headwrap to secure, then wrap around the existing long oval bun
- As you do this, tuck in the excess
- Allow the second piece to hang
- Slightly pull back the front part to show your edges
Also see: Wardrobe versatility: how to wear your trouser as a top
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