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45 Head Wrap Styles for the Long, Short, and Loc'd

By Sabrina Perkins · Published May 14, 2018

Head wraps have really grown in style variety and popularity. There are scarves of countless colors and prints that can be found in. I love how timeless they look, especially in the colder months! It is all about expressing yourself to the world with all eyes on you. Now, there are plenty of styles and tutorials out there, but we have compiled the best of the best that show variety in scarves, styles, creativity, and ease.

4 Quick Head Wrap Styles

Gotta love the basics, and starting with basic head wraps styles that most women wear with a bold flair is The London Curls. She shows us how to master the most popular styles that we see everywhere and wonder, “how the heck did she do that?” She shares perfect protective styles like the vintage bow, the faux sleek bun, and the Nefertiti inspired braided turban along with more that will get you ready for any day of the week.

10 Different Ways

Nadira037 creates ten looks will have everyone thinking it took hours to master. Proper placement is essential for the look. Gorgeous for special occasions and each look can dress up or dress down for any style.

Nefertiti Head Wrap

Everyone loves this style. Chrissiethecreator takes her time showing you how she molds this signature look. Love the body of this look? Well, the secret is the underscarf! A what? An underscarf will give you the body and shape of this amazing look. It just makes sense and when you see the finished product, you know why it is necessary and brings the look together. Great for shorter hair although can be done on longer hair too. Sheer perfection!

12 Styles, 7 Minutes

12, yes 12 head wraps that are so funky and fun. MOAMNETWORK never disappoints with her styles. She’s got styles that are perfect for all hair lengths. You will walk away with at least three or four looks you will be sure to rock this weekend or even today! From vintage to the glam, she makes sure to showcase a style that everyone will appreciate and love.

3 Quick Styles

I like simple. I like quick. I like beautiful and artistic too, so if you are a fan of all of those as well then you are going to love Toni Daley’s amazingly simple, quick, beautiful, and artistic head wrap that will get you out the door, off to class, or even out for the evening within a matter of minutes!

Intricate Wrapunzel Braided Tichel

This tutorial is not for the faint at heart or rather the beginner at head wraps. This intricate and beautifully done head wrap will take some time and skill but Andrea-Yonatan Grinberg walks and talks you through it with ease. The colors, the braids, the simple beauty of them are so unique. You will fall in love immediately with this look. Once you’ve done this you can conquer the world!

8 Easy Head Wraps

DXLYN shares eight styles that will be favorites, so just sit patiently and learn a few tips before being dazzled with her skills. I am loving her head scarf patterns! Check out Where to Find the Hottest Head Scarves!

3 Scarves, 1 Style

BorderHammer shows us her super chic bohemian wrap. Gotta love her use of prints and how she makes it look so easy to recreate. Want a new look? Look no further than.

Head Wrap for Short Natural Hair

You like the front bun, the back bun, the side bun but your hair is just not quite long enough for proper rocking? No sweat lovelies. Let those tresses grow at its own pace and take a gander at what Curlisle has got to offer you. She has several styles that will compliment any look, whether you are going to work, the grocery store, or out on a date.

Loc Head Wrap

Got locs? Got long, unapologetically gorgeous locs? Well, then you are in need of this video that I Mina shares on how to get them super high in a head wrap like a pro. Her hair is amazing and beautiful and there is so much of it so she shares the perfect way to get them up and out of the way in a stylish head wrap perfect for any occasion you have planned. I love the finished look and you will too.

Easy Turban

You all know I love the quick, ultra easy styles, so I had to share Mlle. CafeAuLait’s easy scarf turban style that is great for those days getting kind of close to (or past”> wash day. Got a long, rectangular scarf? You are already ready for this simple look. Create a faux bun and your hair is completely covered and you are ready for your accessories and getting out the door!

What’s your favorite head wrap style?