5 Quick And Easy Ways To Tie A Head Wrap – 40 Gele Styles

Head wraps are essential part of most African female dressing. And you may experience some unfavorable moments if you do not know how to tie a head wrap yourself. Check out these braids:

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They have been with us for quite a while, and are now hugely harnessed for fashion purposes. America also has a powerful history of head wraps. And in fact, enslavement of black women has a strong connection with the use of head wraps.

The head wraps were used to protect the scalps from the intense heat of the sun and lice. And black women have ever since turned around these symbol of inferiority into a trendy, powerful, and proud item of fashion in the world today.

I love attractive and creative head wraps, and I have seen several ladies struggle with putting a good one on their heads. But since you are here, all that should become history. You’d love these cornrow hairstyles:

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You should be able to pick the perfect African head wraps for you and also be able to tie a head wrap on your head perfectly.

How To Choose A Perfect African Head Wrap For Your Attire

Head wraps come in diverse colors, patterns, shapes, and styles. Making your choice of a perfect head wrap has to do completely with your taste and what your pocket can afford. But then, here are a few things you should put into consideration:

Material

There are head wraps of diverse fabrics. Head wraps can be made of cotton and some of poly/spandex blend.

Size

The length of your head wraps should be determined by the type of styles you are considering. For instance, if you want to be versatile with head wraps, picking a very short option won’t work. It is advised that you consider a size between 60 and 72 inches long.

So, after considering your head wrap, the next move is to tie. Here’s how to tie a head wrap:

The Nefertiti Head Wrap

The best protective style you’ll find is getting your hair braided. Without that, it looks good but the extra vibe the braid brings to your overall look with the head wrap is not present.

While the style may have a complicated appearance, you can get it done in just three to four steps as given below:

Step 1 – Put your braids together into a bun at crown’s center.

Step 2 – Start from the back and tie the wrap round about your head till you arrive at the fabric’s end.

Step 3 – Lock up the wrap’s ends in the first layer you formed.

Step 4 – If you are expect an edgier appearance, then take another wrap and go over the process on top of the one you previously applied.

The Front Knot Head Wrap

If you think you aren’t having a great head day, then you should consider going along with this head wrap.

It looks just stunning as your afro. Leave your fringe out if you wish or betterstil, cover the whole of your hair using the head wrap.

Step 1 – Start from the back of your head and put the scarf around there, holding each end on each side of your head. These ends should be perfectly measured approximately the same way.

Step 2 – Wrap the head tie around your head and twist both ends over each other on your forehead.

Step 3 – Spiral the twist into itself till you have a knot created.

Steps 4 – Retain the knot by putting the scarf ends in one wrap.

Low Bun Head Wrap

Flaunt that gorgeous strong bone structure with the low bun style that is capable of pulling your hair back and out of the way.

Step 1 – Tie your hair from front to the back in a low bun.

Step 2 – Try to locate the point where you’ll like to wear it on your head.

Step 3 – Drape the wrap over your ears, then go on to hold the ends firmly and haul it into a ponytail.

Step 4 – Put the wraps length in a twist. Retain the knot with one hand while you put the tail in a wrap around your fingers and keep doing it till you arrive at the knot’s end.

Low Bow Head Wrap

You can do more with head wraps than just for curly hair. If you are flaunting a straight hair weave, or you already have your hair straightened, there are multiple head wrap styles you can consider.

And if you would rather have your hair down, then this one will do just fine. This can be done in two to three steps.

Step 1 – Place the head wrap on your head while also covering it from the front of your head up to the top of your neck and tie a knot.

Step 2 – Create a huge blow that are as symmetrical as you can.

Step 3 – You may consider playing around the bow to find a perfect shape for your style.

Wrapped High Ponytail Head Wrap

If you have long braids or locs, there is a wide range of hairstyles you can consider, most of which involve fascinating head wrap. So, if you haven’t tried a head wrap since fixing your hair, then you should consider trying out the wrapped high ponytail. Follow these steps:

Step 1 – Locate your fore head crown and tie your hair into a high ponytail.

Step 2 – Roll your head wrap into a band and make it wrap from the back of your head around.

Step 3 – Cross both ends of the wrap on your head, twist them around your ponytail and then get them tied in one piece

So, here are the quick and easy ways to tie a head wrap. I am pretty sure you are ready to rock these head wraps on your next African attire in your next outing.

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