Headwrap Hairstyles

Here are some "Scarf/Turban" hairstyle ideas to inspire you.

Here you will find plenty of images and cultural and historical information.

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Information & Advice

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The Different Names of Hairstyles

There are a multitude of languages ​​in the world, so people give different names to describe hairstyles with a headscarf.

Here are some examples of names:

Caribbean/America

  • "Marè Tet" in the Creoles of Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana depending on the region and family ethnic cultures.

Africa

  • "Gele", in the Yoruba ethnic group (Nigeria, Benin)

Scarf Hairstyle Creation

A headscarf hairstyle involves tying a piece of fabric around the head. There are a multitude of possible styles depending on personal preference and the type of fabric available.

  • Curly hair can snag on certain fabrics and cause breakage. This is especially true for hair with very small, small, and medium curls.

  • The satin material helps to retain moisture and prevent curls from snagging on fabrics.

  • If your hair is tied up with a scarf daily, protecting it before tying it up with a satin bonnet or velvet headband helps prevent hair loss and traction alopecia caused by friction.

Lifespan of the Headscarf Hairstyle

  • To be readjusted daily

Advantages of the Headscarf Hairstyle

  • Quick & Simple Hairstyle.

  • Makes it attractive.

  • It brings out a person's natural beauty.

  • Allows you to have your face free.

  • It makes the person radiant.

  • Protects the hair.

  • Chic, elegant, classy.

  • Can be worn on short or long hair.

Disadvantages of the Headscarf Hairstyle

  • The short lifespan of the hairstyle. It needs to be renewed and maintained every day.

  • May be rejected in certain places.

  • It can cause a headache if the scarf is too tight.

  • May come undone during movement.

  • It can cause hair breakage or traction alopecia due to friction and the texture of some scarves catching on the hair. Protecting the hair with a satin bonnet helps .

  • Can make people jealous, envious, aggressive, overly curious.

Hair Products

To soften hair or define natural curls:

  • Use a limescale-free water spray with a humectant on the hair or a natural organic gel of your choice (e.g. flax, okra, aloe vera).

  • Apply a vegetable oil, a vegetable butter (e.g., shea) or a nourishing moisturizing cream of your choice.

Hairdressing Supplies

Morning Routine

  • Nourish the hair with a nourishing moisturizing cream, a vegetable oil or a vegetable butter of your choice.

  • Protect your hair with a satin bonnet.

Evening Routine

  • Nourish the hair with a nourishing moisturizing cream, a vegetable oil or a vegetable butter of your choice.

  • Detangle hair with an afro comb, a wide-tooth comb, fingers and/or a bristle brush.

  • Make large braids, twists, or a bun to protect your hair and prevent tangles. Then, put on a scarf. or satin bonnet .

If you're feeling lazy or tired, just put on a scarf or a satin bonnet .

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