How-To: 3 Simple Ways to Style a Head Wrap
ft. Melanin Haircare

Head wraps, headscarves, and head ties are often used interchangeably when referring to head coverings. There are a number of reasons why we wear them—such as for religious purposes, cultural attire, as a fashion accessory, or even to protect our hair. Head wraps come in various colors, patterns or prints, sizes, textures and fabrics. Regardless of how a head wrap is worn, it is true to say that they are perceived as a statement piece—a clear expression of our personality, values, and beliefs.

I am going to share with you, step-by-step, three simple ways I style a head wrap as a fashion accessory and/or a protective method featuring the Melanin “Better Than Cotton” Head Wrap (Blue Wave).  Also, check out my Melanin Haircare: Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner Review, if you have not done so already!

(Disclaimer: the final outcome may vary depending on the type of fabric and size used to achieve any of the following styles.)

1. Crown Royal

Steps:

1. First, center the head wrap on top of your head, covering about 1 cm of your forehead.
2. Grab both sides of the hanging ends—ensuring the ends are even by adjusting the placement of the head wrap—and bring them to the back of your head.
3. With a firm grip on both ends, take one side (left or right) and cross it over the opposite side. Gently tighten both ends and bring them over to the front.
4. Take one side of the ends and, using both hands, twist the fabric all the way down.
5. Next, take the twisted end and bring it all the way around the front of your head, then tuck the excess end into the fabric to secure it in place.
6. Finally, repeat steps 4 and 5 with the hanging end on the other side to complete the look.
   

2. Rosebud 

Steps:

1. First, center the head wrap over your head.
2. Ensure the hanging ends are even on both sides. Then, tightly tug on both ends (left and right), bringing them to the front.
3. Take one end in one hand (for this example, let’s use the right hand) and bring it over to the opposite side.
4. Hold and tug the end on the opposite side (left). Lifting your middle, ring, and pinky fingers, grab the crossed-over end while releasing your right hand from the fabric—this will create an opening (or loop) for a later step.
   

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5. At this point, one end (in this example, the right) should be crossed over to the opposite side while three fingers on your left hand grip onto that fabric, and your remaining fingers (index and thumb) continue to hold and tug onto the original left-side fabric.
6. Next, with your right hand, pull the end of the fabric from underneath your left hand up through the opening you created, and then pull both ends up and down to create a basic knot.
7. Take both ends and do a two-strand twist—crossing the left end over the right until you reach the end of the fabric.
8. Finally, take the two-strand twist over to the left and roll it around the basic knot, gently tugging as you go so the bun stays put. Take the excess fabric (which should sit near the front) and tuck it into the right side of the fabric to secure.

3. Sweet Roll

Steps:

1. First, center the head wrap on top of your head.
2. Grab both sides of the hanging ends—ensuring the ends are even by adjusting the placement of the head wrap—and bring them to the back of your head.
3. With a firm grip on both ends, take one side (left or right) and cross it over the opposite side, gently tightening both ends.
4. Take both ends and do a two-strand twist—crossing the left end over the right until you reach the end of the fabric.
5. Finally, take the two-strand twist over to the left and roll the fabric around into a bun. After that, tuck the excess fabric into the bun to secure it.

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I hope you found this helpful! Let me know in the comments which look was your favourite—the Crown Royal, the Rosebud, or the Sweet Roll?