7 unusual ways to rock headwraps

MORE and more women are evolving ways to stand out fashionably in public. From glitter makeup to crop tops, bold-coloured hair extensions, cut-out shoulders, and knee-straining heels, more ways to wow, when it comes to fashion are making waves. Most recently is the headwrap trend. Headwraps, in this sense, go beyond the gele fad. They are the simpler, yet sophisticated, alternatives to geles and can be worn to as many occasions as possible. Beyond turbans, headwraps can be fashioned from as many fabrics as possible, giving the lady the option of variety. Makeover shares some ways to pair headwraps for the most glamorous effect.

For the red carpet

Even if the event says formal/black tie, trust the necessity of the headwrap to stand you out with class. Whatever the fabric you choose to style your outfit for the red carpet event, finish the look with a headwrap. The colour you choose for the headwrap would depend on the colour of the main outfit. If you feel the need to use a similar colour, let one be a lighter shade of the other. For best results, contrast or colour-block your pairing.

Spice up your Ankara

Sometimes, a lady feels the need to spice up a simple Ankara outfit and a headwrap would be your best bet. They have a way of transforming even the simplest of styles to a fashionable outlook – see the Zahra Buhari example. Add simple accessories to boot and you are good to go.

The brooch finish

Your headwrap can go from plain to fabulous just with the touch of a brooch. To reduce flashiness and enhance class, go for simple, yet chic, designs and you’re sure to turn heads at the event.

For casual outings

Even if it’s a simple trip to the movies with friends or a day at the beach, if the outfit for the day is casual, a headwrap would not be a bad idea. Pair with a sheer blouse and shorts and you would give off that sexy, yet refined, appeal.

With the ever-in-vogue lace

Lace outfits, since they made their entry into the Nigerian fashion setting, have never gone out of style. Going by the nature of the fabric, headwraps are a good option to solidify the effect of your look – take a cue from Sola Allyson.

With a suit

Even for work environment that strictly demands you wear a suit or a jacket, you don’t have to be a Muslim to work with headwraps. They give your outfit a unique jumpstart from drab to elegance.

For the bad hair days

Many women can relate to bad hair days, even those with low cuts. There will come that time when you’re not feeling up to the world catching a glimpse of your hair, and as such, the headwrap would be your best option to still look fabulous.