Saturday, January 26, 2013

Learn How To Tie A Fashion Turban

By Claudine MacDonald


Turbans are a type of head wear that people wear for numerous reasons. Some choose to wear them because of their religious beliefs and others may use them as an alternative to a wig following treatment like chemotherapy. It has been worn throughout the decades as a fashionable head accessory, once again gaining popularity in the fashion world. This is a guide on how to tie a fashion turban easily.

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!

It is possible to tie one with either a rectangular or square-shaped piece of fabric. The best tip to get a neat finish is to start with the hair pulled back into a ponytail or a bun. This will also prevent the fabric and hair getting tangled and provide a good base for the fabric to wrap around.

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.

Then bring the two ends that have been twisted around the sides to meet at the back of the head. Tie the ends together in a secure knot to ensure everything stays in place. Tuck any fabric ends into the turban neatly.

You can also do this using a rectangle and without covering the top of your head. This looks more like a headband style of turban. You do this by placing the center of the fabric strip at the back of your head and bringing the two ends around to the front. Twist them like before and carry the ends too meet again at the back, then knot to finish.

A turban can be made even more visually interesting by adding features like a knot in the front instead of twisting. When done with interesting fabric patterns, the effect can be very nice. Try stripes and see what happens. Alternatively, create the turban headband once and secure it on a flexible wire frame so that it is easier to use the next time!

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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