How to tie a Head Wrap like Kiitana

The Head wrap, also known as “turban”, “head scarf” or “head handkerchief” holds a long and important position in the black women’s history. Originally from Sub-saharan Africa, the head wrap isn’t just a piece of cloth wound around one’s head but a sentimental fabric that fought it’s way through dark slavery and into modern day fashion. The method of tying the head wrap differs across cultures, be it African, Afro-American, Arabic, or European. It is therefore correct to say that the head wrap is a timeless fashion assemble that is not specific to anyone cultural group. There are various ways of incorporating the head wrap into modern day fashion.

Today we explore various way Kiitana, a Nigerian fashion, lifestyle and travel blogger has grown to become the “head wrap queen”. On any day, style your hair into a sophisticated or messy up-do and throw on a head wrap to give yourself a transformational look.

Play around with patterns, textures, lace and even polka dots, after all sassy has always been the new black. Head wraps can also be a fun way to hype up a basic braid hairstyle and take it to a whole new level.

For a boho-chic look, especially on brunch and picnic days, leave two lose face-framing strands of hair to bring out your fun and flirty side. To accessorize the head wrap further, do not limit yourself to only wearing round hoop earrings but go the extra mile and experiment with hair clips, hair bands, sunglasses and necklaces.

I have found the head wrap to be very versatile regardless of occasion. Be it a party, brunch, market, office, school or even a conference, head wraps seem pretty much acceptable by the rest of the world.

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