There are many times throughout the year when we have to pull out all the stops with what we wear. Fancy and formal occasions like weddings, corporate or holiday gatherings and the like, often require that we put on our absolute finest clothing (please be careful to never outshine a bride!), but then we’re left with the following questions – “What in the world do I wear on my head?” and “How do I style a fancy head wrap?” This article outlines some of the many approaches that one may take while trying to come up with a wrap for almost any special occasion!

Scarves and Accessories

Formal or fancy occasions allow us to break out all of our shiny and glitzy gear! Why don’t we start with Wrapunzel’s “3 S’s” as Shari and Rivka like to call them. Our Shiny-licious, Sparkle-licious and Shimmery Scarves are all great to consider for these stand-out wraps. The Shiny-licious and Sparkle-licious add metallic glow and, in the Shimmery’s case, some texture too! They’re just fun to play with to gussy yourself up! Just add one, or mix a few, for quick pizzazz.

In the past, Wrapunzel has offered some ‘one-off’ formal scarves that were absolute stunners! Take a look at our Belle of the Ball Scarf and Ultimate Wedding Tichel below. These two were absolute wonders. They merely needed to be worn to create a formal impact.

Accessories speak for themselves. They give you an instant lift with their gold, silver, rhinestone or glittered gleam. For special times, consider a headband or pin on your wrap! If you’ve never added one before, you’re in for a treat. Your usual, simple one-scarf wrap will be instantly transformed into something unbelievable. You won’t believe your eyes!

And if you’re looking for a more sleek look using accessories, consider a statement pair of earrings. Try a long dangle or something bigger on the earlobe than your regular style. A pair of statement earrings and a simple Regal Wrap create a stunning look that will turn heads.

Colors

“To match or not to match?” THAT is the question!

SITUATION: ”Help! As a member of a wedding party, I have to wear a blush lavender dress for my friend’s wedding and I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to find a scarf to match it!”

That’s no problem at all. You can choose to go with a complementary scarf in the same colorway and jazz it up with accessories. Sometimes when you ‘break up’ a head wrap look with accessories, matching your wrap to your dress doesn’t seem as daunting a task – it fools the eye of the beholder.

OR, you can ignore the blush lavender thing altogether and go for a wrap of all silver and gold colors to match your accessories or shoes instead. There are so many options!

AND, of course, if you’re lucky, that perfect blush lavender scarf will be awaiting you somewhere and it’s just a matter of finding it! Finding it can sometimes be quite frustrating, so if it doesn’t appear for you, try one of the solutions above!

We even saw a Sweet Wrapunzelista who chose to match her date’s outfit instead of her own. Their overall look was amazing!

Wrap Styles

It’s tutorial time! Wrapunzel’s website, on the Tutorials page, has a playlist of Formal and Fancy Wrap Tutorials. Now is the time to twist, tie, tail, veil or braid your way to a new and exciting look for this special occasion! Try something different than your ‘usual,’ and you’ll instantly be noticed! Try a chignon, bow or Golden or Sterling Israeli Tichel in a flower style – they speak wonders. Just do something different. You’ll feel great and so accomplished with your efforts.

Ideas

Here are a bunch of photos of Wrapunzelista’s Formal and Fancy Wraps – go get inspired, and ENJOY!

Hi my name is Yiskah and I’m a Sephardic Jew. My family had lost their identity during the Spanish Inquisition, but kept traditions that led us to begin to question things. After tracing our heritage and DNA, and speaking with my Grandmother before she passed, we learned so much that had been hidden for far too long, and it saddened me to the depths of my soul. I made it a point to teach my children about the Sephardic side of our family and the history of what happened to us.

My priorities are G-d, my family and our synagogue. I’m married to an Ashkenazi Rabbi, and I have 4 sons and a daughter. I love to sew, dance, sing, study and paint. And I help guide the women in my community.

I first started covering my hair probably in 2018 and began to fully cover in 2020. My little Sister Emily gave me my first shaper, the Wrapunzel Signature Shaper, and directed me to Wrapunzel.

I often match my scarfs to my outfits and not the other way around. I am proud of being a Sephardic Jew, and try to keep along the lines of my heritage, keeping my tichel tying along those lines so that those styles may never be lost again. My favorite colors are fall colors – burgundy, brown, greens, nudes and navy blue.

When I began to cover it was mostly on Shabbat, and as time passed, I didn’t feel like myself if i wasn’t covered . Since I began to cover full time, I have peace and I feel calm. My wraps are truly my crown, and I’m treated like a queen, even by those who don’t know me, when I have them on.

Wearing my Tichel reminds me of who I am at all times, and lets others know as well. It gives the respect that is due to G-d and my husband, and I pray it sets a standard for my children, as well as those around me. We have a saying  and it goes like this, “Someone who doesn’t know their worth doesn’t know how precious they are, and doesn’t know how to safekeep it.”

My favorite Tichels are the Petalsoft Scarf, the Lakeshore Bliss Scarf, the Harmony Scarf, the Layers of Love Scarf and the Cranberry Scarf. I am really excited to try the Shades of You Scarf!

I’ve learned people are more aware when I am covered. For instance, like when I am running errands. People are so caught up in their everyday list of things to do that they rush here and there, and don’t always pay attention to.the people around them, as well as to how they treat others. Since I’ve been covering, I’ve noticed that people are more respectful and they know boundaries without having to be told, which is always appreciated. If you’re someone just learning how to wrap, I highly recommend the Wendy Shaper and the Mini Bobo Shaper. The Harmony Scarf is absolutely beautiful and matches so many things. Petalsoft Scarves and Tuff 2 in 1s Scarves are amazing, and light and fresh, for summer days. And definitely follow Wrapunzel’s YouTube Channel! They have so many great women there and tutorials that teach you tricks that will bring your tying to the next level.

I am grateful to G-d for the beautiful family He has given me, our beautiful tribe, and synagogue, and the beautiful women at Wrapunzel who helped me to rekindle the depths of my identity.

Autumn is on our minds, if not yet in the climate. And autumn means the start of Renaissance Faires and many other types of seasonal festivals. So why not get out and enjoy the crisp, clear weather when it comes and take in a merry time or two? There are so many wrap styles you can choose, but why not take the ‘everything old is new again’ approach and try a Medieval style? A few of our Sweet Wrapunzelistas have taken the plunge to give these styles a try as of late – and so can you! Here’s a look at some of these ‘throw way back’ wrap styles – you’re gonna love them!

To start things off, here’s our gorgeous model, Sarah at the opening weekend of the Maryland Renaissance Festival!

This was my wrap for opening weekend at the Maryland Renaissance Festival – gold jazzy scarf, olive shinylicious, and a plum sari sash in a veil wrap!

Here’s Andrea looking stunning and authentic all wrapped for the Faire. Check out the mini-cloak she fashioned out of a scarf and a ring fastener!

And here she is in her famous “Girl with a Pearl Earring” look (this photo was achieved with a filter)!

Keep scrolling, because here are the many Renaissance looks of the fabulous Olivia! A gifted wrapper and seamstress as well, Olivia is simply amazing in her self-fashioned wrap creations!

Here is the magnificent Megan, sporting some very ‘Faire’ styles, too.

Here’s Elli in her incredible Iron Age ensemble!

And here’s the lovely Naomi Rose with Andrea at the Maryland Renaissance Festival!

Now don’t fret, dear Wrapunzelistas…these wrap styles aren’t just for the experienced wrapper. Wrapunzel has tutorials to get you well on your way to Renaissance authenticity. Here are just a few.

Tutorials including Girl with a Pearl Earring Tutorial https://youtu.be/r4QOX0KStNk

Renaissance Veil Tutorial https://youtu.be/esZK_ieF8XQ

Olivia’s Renaissance Rose Wrap Tutorial https://youtu.be/Gi-Jj5Vcl44

Olivia’s Ren Fair Veil Wrap Tutorial https://youtu.be/C_8xNhVld6U

The Wrapunzel Veil – Super Easy! https://youtu.be/JmWAageNOQU

It’s everyone’s favorite color! And you came out in droves for this challenge – the color BLUE looked great on you! And just look at all of these smiling faces. We couldn’t have thought of a better way to bring you all out of your shells during the hot, hot summer of 2023. You really brought it – and we’re so glad. Check you out, Sweet Wrapunzelistas!

Whether it’s a simple ride in the car or international exploring, we often leave the comfort of our home – and our scarf collection – to experience the world around us. This article is here to discuss some of the most common issues that come up regarding wrapping while traveling. Hopefully it will help you next time you venture away, or help you prepare yourself and your suitcase for the task.

PACKING

Everyone loves variety, but it’s virtually impossible to pack all of your scarves and accessories for a trip. Space is limited, and so is the time involved to ‘leaf through’ each scarf that you bring with you each morning, trying to find the best match. I recently traveled to visit my family, and actually had a very pleasant experience packing for the trip. I chose two colors in my wardrobe and had them be the ‘center’ of all things scarf-related. I went with the colors coral and light grey. I happened to have a top that combined both of those colors and paired it with a black skirt as one outfit. Then I packed another grey top to go with the black skirt for another day of the trip.

For the other days, I packed a denim skirt and chose a solid coral top, as well as a black top, to go with it. From there, choosing my scarves was easy. I simply stayed in the same coral and light grey color groups and everything came together in a flash. I packed two solid scarves and one print scarf and I was all set! My preparation while packing lead to having more time to enjoy my family, rather than having to go ‘scarf hunting’ each morning.

When I surveyed other Wrapunzelistas in the Community Group, I found their packing habits to be very similar. The fewer scarves the better. Those scarves should, preferably, coordinate with each other to allow for more options. Leslie from our Community Group commented that she packed very few scarves because she knew she’d be tempted to purchase other scarves along her way. How’s that for happy optimism?

PASSPORTS

What to wear on your head for your passport photo? This can be a challenge. While head coverings have become more of a normal thing these days, sometimes wrappers do wonder whether or not they’re what the passport agencies want to see. We must remember that the most important feature of passport photos is someone’s face. Wraps, wigs and hats all show someone’s face clearly. Hats aren’t generally seen in passport photos, most likely because their brims cast shadow on the face. Many choose to wear wigs to appear as ‘unassuming’ as possible. And many also wrap and have no problems at all with passport agencies. Other than hats, wig or wrap, your choice!

TRAINS

I haven’t traveled by train for longer distances since college, way before I started covering. However, I would imagine that when one wraps for the day, they would need to allow for the slight ‘forward head push’ that train seats can give. It’s rather easy to forget this phenomenon, and if you wear an ample shaper, it can be very uncomfortable to sit in those seats without your ‘pouf’ getting in the way! A good way to avoid this problem is to stick with either no shaper (just a No-Slip Headband) or one with a smaller pouf (Signature Shaper) for your train travel. This way you’ll be able to comfortably hold your head up high and enjoy the views!

PLANES

There is one part of plane travel that seems to make wrappers jittery – will I get pulled aside at Security because I wrap? This question has been asked innumerable times and it seems as if the answers we’re aware of have mostly involved positive experiences. Truly, getting pulled aside at Security is a random occurrence, even though we wrappers do ‘stand out’ a little. If you are pulled aside, it is best to stay calm and collected and to allow the process to go smoothly. Do not feel intimidated. Be strong. If you are asked to take off your wrap, you may feel free to ask to be taken to a private room and seen by a same-gender TSA guard – you do not have to comply with an opposite-gender guard’s request.

When we surveyed the ladies of the Community Group, all commented that their encounters with TSA (Transportation Safety Authority) employees went smoothly. At the most, the TSA workers ‘squeezed’ the wrap, and then ran a wand around it to check the area. The ladies may have felt the need to re-wrap afterwards, but felt only slightly inconvenienced by the interaction. Kara from the Wrapunzel Community mentioned that using accessories or hijab magnets in wraps while going through Security is really not a wise idea – they will cause the machinery to beep – and we don’t want to experience those consequences!

Once you’re on the plane, the wrap obstacles are about the same as when you ride a train. The headrests do come forward a bit, so wearing a large shaper is not necessarily a good choice – unless you like the feeling of your chin on your chest! Also, your fellow passengers may include small children, who may simply reach out and grab your pouf, thinking it’s a toy. This would not be good. It’s probably best to, again, stick with just a No-Slip Headband and scarf, or a Signature Shaper and scarf. These both will skim the closest to your head and make for fewer ‘forward push’ issues.

AUTOMOBILES

Ok, we’ve said it a few times in this article alone – a seat’s headrest is NOT a wrapper’s friend! This is especially true when you’re in the driver’s seat. Not only is it uncomfortable to have to bend your neck down to allow for the ‘push forward’ design of headrests, it’s simply dangerous! When you drive, you need to have your eyes forward and looking at the road ahead of you – not looking at the blouse that you decided to wear that morning. You are in traffic – and the safety of your passengers (and other drivers and their passengers) is literally in your hands.

A Community Group Wrapunzelista, Caitlin, mentioned that she loves her Mini Bobo Shaper for driving. Terrific idea, Caitlin! The open back design of the Mini Bobo will prevent the forward push of the headrest and wrappers will be able to keep their heads up straight with no problem at all.

And yes, it’s also possible to travel by horse! 🙂 Thanks for this pic, Devia!

Wow, AMAZING Wrapunzelistas! You really came out in droves for this challenge! It’s so nice to see all of you wrapping away with more than one scarf. Whether to show off two of your finds at once, to contrast textures or colors or to match colors with an outfit you really brought it. And such a variety of wrap styles too! We posed the challenge and you delivered….INCREDIBLY! Check you all out in these pictures…absolutely STUNNING!

Hi Wrapunzelistas! So, with inflation on the rise and the ongoing quest for the Almighty Dollar, most of us head wrappers find ourselves in the workplace for one third of our day! I would like to take this opportunity to talk about all of the successes, mysteries and yes, sometimes awkwardness of head covering in the workplace. Not all of us are blessed with working at Wrapunzel Headquarters, where we cover our heads regularly and happily, and always earn a compliment or two in the process! After all, it’s what we DO! But out in the ‘real’ world, many of us struggle each morning with what to wear on our heads with a work uniform or as part of a work dress ensemble. Does your workplace have uniform requirements that may warrant certain types of head coverings? How do your coworkers react to your headwraps? How do you feel when covering on the job? This article is meant to answer these questions and more, and to flush out many possible workplace situations, making covering at work less daunting of a task.

In a recent post on the Wrapunzel Community Group Page, we gathered a lot of information from women who head wrap on the job. Interestingly, most were nurses – one of the careers where those involved inherently cover due to the requirements and germ-conscious environment of the healthcare field. Historically wearing nurse hats and nowadays wearing workplace-issued scrub covers and elasticized ‘caps’ to contain their hair, most of the women who posted their experiences spoke of wearing headscarves and the amazingly uplifting effect that head wrapping has had on the doctors, fellow nurses and even patients that they encounter on a regular basis. Always making sure to wrap neatly with a No-Slip Headband or Shaper with a grippy velvet band and in a contained fashion – no tails here – these wrappers reported only positive reactions from those with whom they worked. Some of them even mentioned choosing their headwraps daily based upon what they felt would make patients smile and feel brighter.

Everyone wants to, ultimately, feel their best and most confident during their work day. Choosing colors or patterns that ‘represent’ ones personality is the goal. This helps us put our best foot forward – we feel great, those around us will feel great too. We feel productive and professional and so will our coworkers. Our clients will feel as if they are well cared for. We will exude an aura of strength and knowledge. We wind up being a positive example to ourselves and others.

Here is an indispensable video from our own Naomi Rose about Haircovering in the Professional World. Naomi Rose discusses a bunch of tips and tricks to help you feel rock solid and confident as you navigate wrapped job interviews and days on the job in different types of workplaces. And in this video, Andrea also gives some amazing suggestions on how to present yourself professionally while wearing a headwrap.

If you work in an office in Health or Legal, Administrative or Corporate professions, there is an unsaid ‘policy’ of how one should dress – and therefore cover their heads as well. It seems intuitive to wear neutral and subtle colors, to shy away from too much sparkle and to create a neat and subtle look that will put others at ease. Your entire being should make your coworkers and clients feel safe and well cared for.

Just imagine you’re headed out on an interview for your dream job. You recently started covering and you’re just not sure what to wear – on your head – to go along with your ‘power suit.’ First of all, most power suits will be made in a color that is from a softer, more neutral palette. Bold and bright colors that make you stand out are not necessarily a good choice here. Black, navy blue, shades of brown, grey, tan all can work well. You should strive to match your head covering to your suit, dress or outfit. It should homogenize with your entire look and not draw too much attention. A little bit of texture, sparkle or gentle color to complete the look (so that it won’t seem too uniform) will give you success. You will feel strong, self-assured and ready for the tasks at hand. You will feel “put together,” and this is the most important. A complete, complementary look that showcases you and not necessarily your outfit is what to shoot for. You’re going to be great!

And how should your headwrap be tied? It should be neat and clean, with simple lines. Not too many knots, twists or bows for this – something more plain and workplace appropriate. For example, if you’re working in a preschool setting, a wrap with tails isn’t a good choice when there are cute little hands on you all the time! Something smooth and all tucked in like a Regal Wrap or Fan Wrap is a perfect choice for any professional situation.

Here are some stories from members of our Wrapunzel Community about their wrapping at work. Melissa Laurel tells us “as far as my wraps, my boss is all for it. I’ve posted here before that he even says he likes when I wear sparkly ones.  I wear pretty much whatever I want, whenever I want, however I want, in regards to how I cover my hair. I haven’t tried really big super turban wraps. I think that would probably be pushing it for a Front Desk position, but Regal Wraps, low buns, veils, Beginner’s Luck, and snood/beanie slouchy type hats have been perfectly fine. I wear a variety of prints and colors, and I try to coordinate that with the clothing I wear each day.” Again, the theme of coordinating your workplace wraps with your outfits. Seems the best way to go!

And Sarah Jo says, “I work in large financial services in their Compliance department where the dress code is dress professional, suits and ties, that kind if thing. I haven’t received any negative feedback, but I did get respectful questions when I started. My answer was always the same, “It’s a matter of self care for me.” When I started to wrap in the office, I tried to keep it somewhat simple and not do big wraps. Every once in a while I’ll do tails. Another compromise is using a false hair piece over a bun and doing half wraps. The more it became part of who I am, the less of an issue it was. It’s just part of how Sarah Jo presents herself to the world.”

So in summary of things, wrapping in the workplace is, for a good part, dictated by your type of work and the people you encounter on a daily basis. Presenting in a ‘put together’ way is foremost and will give you a confident, strong and secure outlook to face your day, leaving those around you less concerned about your wrap and most concerned about you and how you do your job. Have a great work day every day, Wrapunzelistas!

Quite a few of our Sweet Wrapunzelistas rose to this special occasion to “Design-Your-Own Kit!” You wove textures and colors and glitter and shine together into amazing groupings that could be worn in so many different ways. Basically, you all ACED it! Meira even took the opportunity to go through her wardrobe for her favorite colors and designed a kit for each hue! Wrappers, you’re all simply amazing!

Take a look at this amazing Kit designed by Sarah! She started with the butterfly Pashmina from our Freefalling Kit and went from there – adding an Eggplant Petalsoft Scarf, a complementary Striped Delights Scarf, and an (exclusive to the Winter Carnival Kit) Pumpkin Shiny-licious Scarf, along with a cute little heart pin! She wrapped them all up in a bunch of different ways. Sarah, you look fantastic!

Here’s a dramatic look by our Wrapunzelista Stephanie. Her Winter Queen Kit is big, bold and (Brown Mini) Bobo’ed! Starting with a Red Cranberry Scarf, and a Dark Olive Golden Israeli and adding gold and clear stoned starburst pin, Stephanie, you’re simply striking!

Next come two incredible Kit looks from Nikki! The first combines an exclusive Yellow Sparkle-licious and a Royal Blue Petalsoft. She then adds in a Dark Blue New York Brights Scarf for added options and tops them all off with a clear and blue pin on silver for added punch. And for added fun, Nikki throws in a Bright Rainbow Road Scarf to add some more possibilities. Nikki, you ROCK!

Here Nikki does it again! What she picked for this Kit was a Dark Brown and Cream Cranberry, a Black/Gold Shimmery, an exclusive Champagne Shiny-licious from the Freefalling Kit, an Amazing Lace also in Champagne and to top it all off, the Pyrotechnics Pin in Amber. Nikki, you’ve done it again!

Sweet Sarah starts her Kit with a Blue/Orange Leaves them Guessing Scarf. She then added an Exotic Spice Sparkle-licious, an Israeli tichel in Royal Blue (Gold Threads) and a Sari Sash in Green, as well as an Infinity Clasp in Gold. Wowee, Sarah – you look smashing!

And Meira, you never cease to amaze us with your dedication to our Wrapunzel Community and the Wrap Challenges! You came up with such a bunch of incredible scarf medleys!

For this first one – Green and Blue – containing Navy and Olive Tuff 2-n-1s Scarves and an Olive New York Brights Scarf. Simply awesome!

Then a Light Blues Kit. Playing so beautifully together are a Turquoise/Green/Orange Watercolor 2-in-1s, an Aqua Tuff 2-n-1s, and a Teal New York Brights Scarf. Perfection!

Next, Meira combines a Maroon New York Brights, a Purple Tuff 2 in 1s and a Teal/Burgundy/Blue Watercolor 2 in 1s. Delightful!

Here’s the Meira Kit in Brown. A Watercolor 2-n-1s plus dark brown Tuff 2-n-1s and a Brown with Color New York Brights. Subdued and sassy at the same time!

And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… Meira’s Dark Green Kit. How could she not do a kit with her favorite greens?

Here Meira mingles Olive & Teal Tuff 2-n-1s plus an Olive New York Brights Scarf.

Here’s Meira’s Dark Blue Kit- Teal & Navy Tuff 2 in 1s plus an ‘oldie but goodie’ Bohemian Dreams Scarf. Wowza!

Meira’s Red Kit – Dark Red and Wine Tuff 2 in 1s plus a dark Red Sari. Meira’s on FIRE!

And last but not least – since it’s her favorite color (Green) – here’s Meira’s Light Green Kit. A Green Miami Samba Scarf, Lime Original 2 in 1s and Lime New York Brights. Whew – how DOES she do it? 🙂

Food, glorious food! You buy it, you cook it and you eat it…and now you can WEAR it and not be ashamed of stains on your shirt! Instead, you can layer your head wraps in colors that emulate the delicious offerings on your tables! Spaghetti and sauce, Nachos and cheese, we’ve seen quite the menu of delectables! Here are just a few of the amazing ‘edible’ creations that you, our incredible Wrapunzelistas have whipped up! ALL WE CAN SAY IS…..YUM!

There are some Sweet Wrapunzelistas that suffer from sensory processing challenges. This means that they experience trouble making sense of or managing information that comes to their brain through the senses – sight, smell, touch, taste and sound. For example, a bright burst of light or a sudden blast of sound, an acrid smell or sharp taste, or even something like a child’s toy block getting underfoot may upset them greatly.

You may find yourself wondering, “Well, what does this have to do with scarves?” At Wrapunzel, we carry so many different types of scarves, each with their own sensory properties. While many are soft, others may have a rougher feel. While some are smooth, others may be more textured. Some may feel itchy or ‘tight’ to someone with sensory processing challenges, whereas one who doesn’t have these challenges will find it feeling much the same as others. The question is, which of Wrapunzel’s scarves are devoid of extra challenges for the sweet, sensory-challenged Wrapunzelista? Here we will help you discover 10 scarves that will sooth the senses with their sublime qualities.

1. The Petalsoft Scarf – This supersoft, billowy and lightweight scarf came to mind for us faster than any other. It’s got a gauzy texture, with little ripples that ‘give’ to the touch (these ripples will not prove too stimulating). The Petalsoft Scarf comes in a wide variety of colors, including some ‘dustier’ shades that won’t prove overpowering in brightness. This scarf is solid-colored, very easy to wrap and has a gently frayed edge that doesn’t unfurl. Grab this one first – you’ll love it!
2. The Soft Pashmina – This scarf’s name says it all. SOFT! Especially soft to the touch, this midweight scarf has an almost ‘brushed’ feel. It’s got a subtle stretch that hugs the head and wraps like a dream. Its solid-color ’embossed’ pattern lends it to so many styles and matching possibilities. Try this scarf – it will wow you!
3. The Lakeshore Bliss Scarf – Yes, this scarf is blissful. A sister scarf to the Soft Pashmina, the midweight Lakeshore Bliss Scarf also has a pattern – this time in two colors – all through the scarf. The fabric is soft and malleable, gives your head a gentle hug and is very easily wrappable. The Lakeshore Bliss is a favorite among all wrappers and is one of our Wrapunzel ‘faves.’
4. The Favorite T-Shirt and Extra-Long Favorite T-Shirt Scarf – The incredibly soft, lightweight jersey knit of these scarves furnish your sweet head with the gentlest of hugs. Available in two lengths, they’re just the right scarf for smoothness and ‘hand-feel.’ Easily wrappable and a standard to all that try them, these scarves reminiscent of your favorite t-shirt (that’s how they got their name) will quickly become your go-tos for almost any look.
5. Wrapunzel Israeli Tichels (with Gold or Silver Threads) – Our 100% cotton, oversized Israeli Tichels are perhaps the coolest scarves Wrapunzel offers. The smooth, soft and lightweight cotton fabric is so comfortable on the head and allows maximum breathability for those sensitive to ‘head heat.’ Easily folded into a triangle and wrapped ‘bandana style,’ these scarves are simple in design, but greatly versatile in look.
6. The Wrapunzel Melody Scarf – Seven strips of wonderful, silky-feel recycled and ultra-lightweight Sari fabrics join together without overlapping to bring you one soft scarf that’s cool to the touch. Don’t let the silkiness scare you – these beauties are easy to wrap and won’t slip from a No-Velcro No-Slip Headband or pull-on style Cloud9 Shaper. Their color ways can be a bit bold, so depending on what you receive in your order (each one is unique unto itself!), this scarf may be for the more daring sensory challenged wrapper. Be sure to add order notes if you have color or pattern preferences.
7. The 2 in 1s Scarves (Original, Watercolor and Tuff) – These amazingly versatile, lightweigh scarves have a smooth texture and are easily tied. They have a great ‘color vocabulary,’ and you’ll be able to match one of them to almost anything you own. The Original 2 in 1s and Watercolor 2 in 1s have a silkier feel to them than does the Tuff. The Tuff’s more open weave gives it a very slight rougher feel than the other two.
8. The Wrapunzel Signature Scarf – Our exclusive Wrapunzel Signature Scarf is a lightweight, extremely wrappable pashmina-style scarf. It is very smooth, soft feeling and midweight. The first of our rainbow colored sensory scarves, the Wrapunzel Signature Scarf has a complex ‘underwoven’ pattern and tassels. You choose the color Signature Scarf you want based upon the color of underwoven pattern you desire.
9. The Rainbow Road Scarf – Another pashmina-style scarf with an extremely smooth feel is our Rainbow Road Scarf. Like the Wrapunzel Signature Scarf, it features overall rainbow colors and tassels. Its rainbow coloring has a darker colored underweaving which makes the colors pop even brighter.
10. The Layers of Love Scarf – Our Layers of Love Scarf is a pashmina-style scarf with tassels and incredible softness. Its smooth feel makes it incredibly delicious to wrap. The Layers of Love Scarf has ‘levels’ of differing heart patterns and tassels as well. The ‘levels’ of patterns make for incredible pleating options – it takes on a different look each time you wear it.

Amazing Wrapunzelistas, you did it again! You gave us amazing photo examples of how your wrapping style (and expertise!) has developed over the years. You ‘graduated’ from simple wrap styles like “Beginner’s Luck” to more intricate creations containing zig zags and flowers. Oh how you grew! We loved seeing these transformations and we know that our blog-reading public will as well. Congratulations on your great wrapping achievements!

And look at the rest of your transformations….you all look A-MA-ZING!

Shalom, y’all! My name is Jessie, and I live in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m blessed to work as a Jewish educator at a local synagogue as their Religious School Director. This is my passion- providing meaningful, engaging Jewish learning experiences to kids and their families. It is a LOT of work, but I absolutely love it. My wife and I have two amazing children- Helena, age 7 and Leon, age 3- who are a handful but the greatest joys of my life. 

I’m a huge nerd. When I’m not working or being with my family, I can often be found playing board and card games or playing Pathfinder (a Dungeons and Dragons-esque role playing game) with a group of dear friends. I enjoy cooking, and even after my long days, I will (most of the time) still try and make my family dinner. Watching them enjoy what I make makes me happy. I’m a prolific baker, especially challah. Perfecting my challah recipe was my big pandemic project and I am close!

I love science fiction and fantasy shows, especially Star Trek. My wife and I have a hard time agreeing on things to watch. In general, I am squeamish when it comes to action and horror, but for some reason we can agree on True Crime documentaries. I listen to lots of podcasts. My favorite right now is Torah Smash! which is an exploration of Torah and Jewish life through the lens of something nerdy or geeky. Right up my alley!

I started covering in December of 2020. My wife and I were going through a lot, and I needed something with me at all times to remind myself of the value of our relationship. I usually wore a kippah but was becoming less and less attuned to God. I found that when I covered, I could more deeply feel God’s presence. The weighty, physical reminder of God being in my life and a force that connects my family together really helped pull me from a dark place. 

At first, I was only covering at home. I am a proud Reform Jew and it is very uncommon in my community to cover. At the time, I was working at a pluralistic Jewish day school as a Jewish Studies teacher, and it felt appropriative in a way. Going to work started feeling more and more uncomfortable without my tichel; it had become integral to my connection to God and myself. 

Wrapping my tichel each morning is sometimes the highlight of my day. As a working mom, I have very little time and energy to reflect. Wrapping gives me that moment to do something just for me. I pray, I send healing thoughts to others, I contemplate my day; it’s purely for me. I also love being creative every morning and having this time for unique expression.

I discovered Wrapunzel because I asked a friend of mine in the Orthodox Jewish community where I should go to start. She called Wrapunzel the gold standard and boy was she right! 

My headwraps are inspired by so many things! My outfit, what I’ll be doing that day, a particular scarf, my mood… lots of things! I love the Wrapunzel online community because I’ll often see something and think that I need to try it, or something like it!

My tichel is often reflective of my mood. I’ve always been a creative person and I’ve found that, like my artwork, so much of my wrapping is dependent on mood. When I’m down, it’s usually a lot more simple. I do sometimes use my wrap as a way to boost myself when I am down. A sari is something I’ll often use for that because they are so beautiful and fun to play with!

I love colors, especially because I will wear lots of black or white or grey. Reds, purples, blues, and greens are my favorite color palette, specifically jewel tones of those. I love to add sparkle, texture, and pattern in ways that are unexpected.

My go-to style is a fan wrap, especially on a busy day. It’s quick and easy but looks beautiful. It can also be tied in a bunch of ways. I love an angled regal wrap as well, because it is so versatile and can be modified to do many things. 

I have a lot of favorite Wrapunzel scarves! For winter I love the Lakeshore Bliss, Signature Scarf, Cranberry Scarf, and pashminas. In summer, Arizona is brutally hot, and I’ll often wear a Petalsoft, New York Brights, Sari, or 2-in-1. I recently purchased a Can’t Catch Me, and it is quickly becoming a top favorite. My go-to shaper is a Wendy, but when I want to feel more regal, I’ll use a Bobo or the Uber.

Here’s my tichel philosophy – don’t be afraid to try new things and wear something that you may not be immediately drawn to! The worst thing that happens is you retie it later. Also, experiment a lot and try to get out of your comfort zone sometimes. Many of my favorite tichels I’ve done I discovered through trial and LOTS of error. 

When I started covering was the first time in my life that I’ve felt beautiful. I’ve struggled with my self esteem, but wearing a tichel I feel like a Queen. I look in the mirror and see who I truly am. My hair has always been a source of immense anxiety for me; I have polycystic ovary syndrome which has made my hair brutally thin and brittle which, combined with my hair being frizzy, always made me uncomfortable. Feeling like I am crowned with beauty has been life changing. I finally feel like me. 

When you’re just beginning to wrap, ask questions, look at tutorials, and above all else, make it your own. A wrap doesn’t have to be an “official” type of wrap with a tutorial on YouTube to be beautiful and feel like you. 

Always make your wrap journey a reflection of you. We all do this for different reasons and gain different meanings from it. Your journey is yours. 

Now and always, I am grateful for my family. Being with them is the greatest thing. My children, and the fact that they love each other so much. Rest! Chances to keep learning. Community.

It’s HOT outside, Sweet Wrapunzelistas! 🙂

We gave you the challenge to create wraps that keep you cool and comfortable during these steamy months – and you delivered! From half-wraps to veiled styles to shade from the sun, you had fun inventing all sorts of ways to beat the heat. Take a look at what you did…then grab a slushie and chill!

We love it when the seasons change. We leave the cold, dreary days of Winter behind us and they make way for the sunny, warmer and verdant times of Spring. Wrapunzelistas, you were truly in bloom with this challenge! In sync with the merry month of May, flowers, vines and all things green appeared on your wraps. Flower accessories and flower shapes too – all were YOU! Who doesn’t love a bunch or bouquet? 🙂