How To Wrap A Turban Headband And Stand Out
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By Sue Carpenter
Head gears come in different shapes, styles and size and donning one is different from knowing how to wrap a turban headband and stand out from the crowd. There are various reasons of wearing this form dress and the age is a restriction. For many years, this has been a standard dress and many shapes have come and gone. Currently there are renowned designers who specialize in this form headgear and have been able to take it to higher levels in the fashion world.
Just like any other form of dressing, it gets better with age and is associated with religious; customary believes as well as an expression of ones personality and a way of boosting self esteem. Some conditions like loss of hair due to cancer or balding do necessitate the donning of this headgear. For health reasons, physicians have prescribed this dress mode as a protective gear for sensitive skin.
This headgear comes in different shapes and designs which many people do not take keen notice. With little practicing wrapping, the head with scarves can be easily achieved. To achieve the perfect finish, a cotton cloth is required with a standard size of three yards by forty-five inches. Cotton is the preferred fabric since it absorbs sweat and allows air to circulate once the head is covered.
To get started, fold the piece of cloth in half along the length, drape it from the forehead with both ends equal. Tie the cloth slightly above the ear lobes to form a cap like design while twisting it. The twist allows for a better looking finish once the wrapping is complete. For some reason, covering the ears is allowed by some religious sects and can be n option.
Once the above is complete, bring both ends towards the back of the head or nape of the neck while crossing them together and passing them over the ears towards the upper forehead and round again to terminate at the back of the head. Once this is in place, a bow look is achieved though there are two loose ends, which need attention.
To give the head a beautiful look, the remaining ends of the piece of the cloth at the back of the head or front, depending on their length, should look like shoe strings, are tucked under the wrapping to give the finished headgear a tight and comfortable fit.
Gather the loose ends together, these should look like shoe strings, ensuring even cloth spread over the head. Tuck the ends under and depending on the head shape and size, securing the finished headgear with safe pins is allowed though not a must. Some people terminate the loose ends on the forehead and coming up with unique designs like the Sikh V shape.
Popular among West Africans, this headdress has gained admiration from movie stars, musicians and sports personalities around the world. There is the popular belief in the religious circles that covering ones head shows submissiveness and respect to the creator. Whatever ones beliefs are, it is always fun to learn how to wrap a turban headband and stand out from the crowd.
Just like any other form of dressing, it gets better with age and is associated with religious; customary believes as well as an expression of ones personality and a way of boosting self esteem. Some conditions like loss of hair due to cancer or balding do necessitate the donning of this headgear. For health reasons, physicians have prescribed this dress mode as a protective gear for sensitive skin.
This headgear comes in different shapes and designs which many people do not take keen notice. With little practicing wrapping, the head with scarves can be easily achieved. To achieve the perfect finish, a cotton cloth is required with a standard size of three yards by forty-five inches. Cotton is the preferred fabric since it absorbs sweat and allows air to circulate once the head is covered.
To get started, fold the piece of cloth in half along the length, drape it from the forehead with both ends equal. Tie the cloth slightly above the ear lobes to form a cap like design while twisting it. The twist allows for a better looking finish once the wrapping is complete. For some reason, covering the ears is allowed by some religious sects and can be n option.
Once the above is complete, bring both ends towards the back of the head or nape of the neck while crossing them together and passing them over the ears towards the upper forehead and round again to terminate at the back of the head. Once this is in place, a bow look is achieved though there are two loose ends, which need attention.
To give the head a beautiful look, the remaining ends of the piece of the cloth at the back of the head or front, depending on their length, should look like shoe strings, are tucked under the wrapping to give the finished headgear a tight and comfortable fit.
Gather the loose ends together, these should look like shoe strings, ensuring even cloth spread over the head. Tuck the ends under and depending on the head shape and size, securing the finished headgear with safe pins is allowed though not a must. Some people terminate the loose ends on the forehead and coming up with unique designs like the Sikh V shape.
Popular among West Africans, this headdress has gained admiration from movie stars, musicians and sports personalities around the world. There is the popular belief in the religious circles that covering ones head shows submissiveness and respect to the creator. Whatever ones beliefs are, it is always fun to learn how to wrap a turban headband and stand out from the crowd.
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