Did you know that African head wraps have been used centuries?
Although they’re now mainly used for fashion purposes, they have quite a powerful history in America. In fact the head wrap origin stemmed from enslaved black women wearing them in order to protect their scalps from the sun and lice.
Since then, black women have reclaimed these beautiful headpieces and turned what was once a sign of inferiority into a proud, powerful, trendy look.
]]>Although they’re now mainly used for fashion purposes, they have quite a powerful history in America. In fact the head wrap origin stemmed from enslaved black women wearing them in order to protect their scalps from the sun and lice.
Since then, black women have reclaimed these beautiful headpieces and turned what was once a sign of inferiority into a proud, powerful, trendy look.
Here at spfraidersoccercamp, we are huge fans of head wraps. We've offered 100% cotton head wraps in the past and will be launching a NEW line of knit head wraps in solid-colored rib fabric and print. The new knit head wraps are soft and are gentle on your hair.
Keep reading to learn what to look for in a head wrap, as well as five different styles with our knit head wrap!
One thing you’ll notice as soon as you start looking for your new (or even first) head wrap is that they come in all colors and patterns. Picking between them is a matter of taste, and taste only.
However, there are two other details you should consider:
Once you have your ideal head wrap, it’s time to learn how to tie it:
Getting your hair braided is one of the best protective styles out there. Alone, its a beautiful look, but sometimes you might want to add some extra drama to your appearance and there’s nothing like an African head wrap to do so.
This style might seem complicated to do and everyone will think it must have taken you hours to achieve such a stunning look. What they won’t know is that you did it in three (or four) steps:
Not having a great hair day? This head wrap style is the way to go, then!
It’s just as majestic as your afro, but it will cover those perfectly when taming them seems like mission impossible. If you want, you can leave your fringe out. Otherwise, use the head wrap to cover your whole hair.
Show off that strong bone structure with a head wrap style that will keep your hair pulled back and out of the way.
Head wraps aren’t only for curly hair!
If you’ve straightened your hair or you’re rocking a straight hair weave, there are still countless styles you can choose from. This one is perfect if you want to have your hair down and it can be achieved in two (or three) simple-as-can-be steps:
There are many different hairstyles you can try out if you have long locs or braids, and many of them involve a beautiful head wrap. If you haven’t experimented with head wraps since you’ve gotten your hair done, this is a good style to start with.
Ready to try these looks out with a new head wrap? Checkout our accessories here!
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