7 Timeless Head Scarf Styles That You Can Wear Today

 When #BadHairDay hits you, what do you do? Tie it into a basic ponytail? Look for a cap to come to your rescue? We say, a headscarf is a sure-fire way to tame those tresses in style! The square head scarf look is vivid, adaptable, and always ready to rescue you from bad hair days, or even style up your #GoodHairDays - with anything from luscious long silk scarves to practical cotton squares, the headscarf hairdo is a look to cherish.

Picture for a moment,  a stylish woman in a classic vintage car with an open roof. You probably see her wearing a silk scarf and sunglasses. Wrapping a scarf over your head is a classic and elegant fashion statement that continues to turn heads even today. If you're as fascinated as we are, you're definitely wondering how to tie a scarf over your head. Well, you've come to the right place! Let’s take a look at headscarf styles to sport for short hair, long hair and professional looks:

Headscarf on Short Hair

A quick check on Instagram's leading fashion influencers reveals a plethora of ensembles with short hair. Here are some of the sassiest short-haired scarf styles -

• Half Top Knot
• The Top Knot
• Rosie The Riveter
• The Vintage Babushka

Headscarf on Long Open Hair

When your hair is down, a square head scarf adds feminine elegance and a dash of colour, tone, and texture to what would otherwise be a mundane and ordinary style. Here are some of the head turners we love –

• The Pony Tie
• The Top Knot
• Rosie The Riveter
• The Braid Way

Headscarf for a Professional Look

Bored with your regular hairstyle at the workplace? Well, there's no reason why you can't combine these luxurious scarves with your regular workplace hairdo. For a stand-out look at the office, we propose the following styles -

• The Top Knot
• The Twister
• The Braid way
• The Pony Tie

7 Timeless Head Scarf Styles to Try Right Away

1. The Half Top Knot

 A chic way to keep hair off your face and looking sleek.

How to do it?

• Gather some hair from the top and sides of your head
• With one hand, hold it like a half ponytail
• Run the elastic band over this portion of hair
• Cover the elastic band with the scarf

 A small silk square scarf folded into a long ribbon, or a double-sided Twilly scarf are the perfect ones to use here.

2. The Top Knot

Top knots are great for work, parties or for times when you just want to lie around in your bed looking stylish, of course. Adding a scarf makes it all the more fun and chic.

How to do it?

• Gather your hair into a high ponytail with your fingers and make a bun
• Secure it with an elastic band
• Hold the top knot in place and secure it by tying the scarf around the knot's base
• A small silk square scarf can be used to cover the bun completely, while winding the ends around the base.

3. The Pony Tie

The pony tie is one of the vintage styles to do. It is simple yet looks incredibly stunning.

How to do it?

• Brush your hair back into a low ponytail with your fingers and tie it with an elastic band
• Make a band using your long silk scarf
• Place the middle of the scarf beneath the ponytail's base
• Lift the ends of the scarf and wrap them around the ponytail's base on the opposing sides
• Before tying a knot at the top, switch them again
• For ultimate hair health, skip the elastic and just tie with the silk!

4. Rosie The Riveter

Rosie The Riveter was a symbol for all women working in factories during World War II. Her scarf hairdo became so famous that women recognize and sport it even today!

How to do it?

• Make a high bun or ponytail
• Place your scarf on a table and roll it up from one pointed end to the other neatly
• Place the scarf's center behind your head, underneath your bun or ponytail
• Tie a knot at the top of your head with the ends
• Allow the ends to protrude to form a bow

5. The Braid Way

Braid looks chic all by itself and adding a scarf makes it even more feminine. Pair this hairdo with a flowy dress at the beach and make heads turn!

How to do it?

• Make a fishtail braid and tie the end with an elastic band
• Take a little portion of hair from one side and weave it into the braid's initial stitch
• Pass some hair from the other side of the braid through the next stitch
• Repeat until you've reached the end of the braid
• Allow the ends of your scarf to dangle loosely at the end of the braid

6. The Vintage Babushka

Not sure how to style your hair for a party or a concert? Well, look no more! This hairdo is what most celebrities flaunt and you have our word, you cannot go wrong with this one.

How to do it?

• Make a triangle with your scarf
• Hold the scarf at the sides and hang the pointed center down
• Place the scarf on your head so that the triangle's pointed end hangs at the back of your head
• Tie a knot on the sides and pull them to the back
• If you think the scarf is slack and could fall off, double knot it or use pins to keep it in place.

7. The Twister

Long gone are the days of plastic headbands. Now, headbands come in handy for all occasions, giving you a chic look.

How to do it?

• Make your desired hairstyle
• Take the scarf and hold it by the two ends
• Start twisting the scarf to form a headband
• Place the scarf on your head and tie a knot at the bottom
• Secure with pins
• Alternatively, you can wrap the scarf around a rigid headband to create a unique look!

If you're thinking about getting a new twilly head scarf or you already own one, now is the time to pick it up and try it out! Headscarves have been popular for centuries and are a timeless classic with designs and colours to suit everyone. How will you wear yours?