Wednesday, January 23, 2013

How To Tie A Fashion Turban Easily

By Claudine MacDonald


A turban is a type of head dress that is worn for a number of reasons. Some people wear them for religious purposes, whilst others use them as way of masking the effects of medical treatment, such as hair loss during chemotherapy. In the past, this headwear has also been used as a fashionable accessory, and styles like these are now once again becoming popular. Here are some tips on how to tie a fashion turban.

This is a great way to emulate the ladies of the nineteen forties and fifties, as this type of wrapping was made popular by actresses such as Audrey Hepburn. It is a very versatile and yet functional accessory that can be either dressed up or dressed down. It is just as suitable to wear poolside to protect the hair from moisture and humidity as it is for a day spent running errands. The best part is that it is a perfect way to hide a bad hair day!

This type of head wrap can be tied using either a square or rectangular scarf or piece of cloth. Before beginning, it is easiest to do if the hair is placed into a bun or ponytail. This will stop the hair from getting in the way of the wrapping whilst providing a sturdy base to wrap around, minimizing the amount of pins needed to secure the final look.

Square scarves should be folded across the diagonal line to form a triangle. This is then placed on the top part of the head with the triangle point hanging down in front and the two base points down by the shoulders. Ensuring that the hair is covered, the two sides by the shoulders are brought up and twisted around each other twice.

The two ends of this twist are then brought to the back of the head, one on either side. The two ends are tied tightly in a knot at the back to secure everything in place. To finish, any loose ends of fabric are tucked in underneath the turban.

A similar version of this can be done using a rectangular piece of fabric, but not covering the entire head. More like a turban headband, this piece of fabric is placed behind the head with the two sides brought to the front on either side of the head. The two sides are then twisted around each other at the hairline and brought back to the back of the head as before to finish.

Another way to tie a headband is to create a knot when the two sides are brought around to the front. This gives an added visual component that can be very interesting when done in a patterned fabric, such as stripes. Another good tip is to sew or tie fabric onto some flexible wire to create a piece that is easy to slip on and off as it is already in shape.

When learning how to tie a fashion turban, it is a good idea to experiment. There are a number of styles that can suit every occasion with a little bit of practice. Allowing a little bit of hair to show in a messy bun at the top or hanging in tendrils to frame the face could work well.




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