Have you felt as if you’re in a wrapping rut lately? Do you wish you could branch out a little in your wrapping creativity? Well, the Demure Colors Aren’t Drab Challenge had your name on it! We set a guideline for this month’s challenge – choose from a palette of neutral colors – Black, Grey, Navy, Brown, Khaki and White – and create a wrap design that ‘pops,’ regardless of color restraint. You truly rose to the occasion, combining innovative ideas with classic colors to bring fresh and new looks to the Wrapunzel Community! Our own Tichel Darling, Olivia Henderson, inspired this challenge, as she recently faced some new parameters set forth by her employer for her work wardrobe, yet is tackling those parameters head-on. Congratulations, Wrappers, on a job well done!
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Wrapunzelistas, it’s getting to be that time of year again! Time to ditch all of those heavier Pashminas from the autumn and winter seasons, and to break out the contents of your summer tichel wardrobe. Don’t forget your Israeli Tichels, Tuff and Original 2 in 1s, New York Brights, and other lighter-weight and open-weave scarves! They’ll be your warm-weather friends as temperatures rise. Of course, you’ll want to take leave of the added heat of your Shapers for a while. Some have no problem wearing Shapers year-round, but many can’t take the heat that a Shaper brings. So we brought you this Challenge, the Shaperless Summer Challenge, to give you a chance to show us your wrap styles ‘sans Shapers.’ You brought all the ‘flouf’ without the pouf, that’s for SURE! You look terrific as always, and the variety of your wrapwork was astounding. You created voluminous styles, sleek styles, strong styles, and meek styles. You rocked this Challenge, Sweet Wrappers!
And here is a Sarah Rivkah tutorial that you can try for three fresh shaperless looks! Three New Shaper-Less Turbans, Essential for Summer (Note: Sarah Rivkah uses a Signature Shaper in this video because she is not permitted to show her hair on camera).
In general, almost any style/tutorial can be adapted for a shaperless look! Keep in mind, however, that you won’t have as much ‘wrapping real estate’ towards the back of your head like you’d have wrapping around one of our Shapers.
Hey Sweet Wrapunzelistas! You all brought out your shining best this April with our #SpringColorCombosChallenge! Whether sunny or subtle, sparkling or subdued, all of your wrap creations were fashioned with such finesse and LOVE! Just look at you all – you’re RADIANT!
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Hello Sweet Wrapunzelistas! The month of March was one for cool nights, warmer days and the arrival of Spring. We asked you to show us your most creative floral wraps and you didn’t disappoint! You all look GORGEOUS – ready to take on the sunshine and get out and enjoy the breezes. Here’s to you, Wrappers, as you prepare for a glorious Springtime of flowers, bright rays and happiness 🙂
And here are some pics from our Wrapunzel Archives for you to enjoy! Happy Spring!
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What inspires your head coverings? Have you always been this creative?
History is my muse! I like pulling color combinations from art history and imitating the shape of Tudor hoods or Italian Renaissance headdresses. Folk-inspired looks also get me going; I’ve become very fond of Eastern European traditional clothing and how a neat wrap can give them a modern look. I was a dress-up girl from the beginning, so this is a natural expression for me. Especially if there are big pockets involved!
Strong crayon colors are my go-to, especially my unpopular favorite, yellow! I’ve been expanding my range a bit lately with some less saturated looks. The Wrapunzel surprise bundles have been so fun — I tend to be very stuck in my ways about the colors I pick for myself, but the last few striped delights have surprised me with how much I can like plum when it’s just the right shade. I was once bullied by someone who loved purple, so I’ve been reclaiming my ability to enjoy it. Purple didn’t hurt me, after all. That said, I’m still very much in a “bright and bold” phase of life. I spent my late 20s and 30s trying hard to resist my love of wearing all the colors all the time, so being able to put together exciting wrap-and-outfit combinations has felt like Spring returning.
Please tell us about your style – how do your head coverings help you express your personality? – Do you match your head scarf to your outfit or the other way around? – What are your favorite colors/styles to wrap?
When I’m in a zone, and the muse is with me, I start with one item I really love and then build a look around it. My mother and I sew, and I also buy a lot of handmade clothing on Etsy, so I have fabrics and styles that are already quite unusual! I really, really love Tolkien’s Middle Earth; a few of my favorite outfits are excuses to wear my Lothlorien leaf pin or look like a hobbit. I’ve also taken inspiration from art history and mythology. I was Medusa the gorgon for Halloween! (My Instagram handle is Medusa.in.a.scarf, so there’s a theme here…)
One thing I’m planning to play with when my hair grows out more is medieval and Renaissance veil and cap styles with laced braids peeking out of my tichel edges. I’m happiest when I look like the illustration in a fairy tale.
Here I am dressed for work on Halloween… or is this my true form? They’ll never know!
What is your favorite tichel?
Oh my goodness, I am such a scarf goblin! I want to sit on top of them like a dragon on a hoard. I think of my collection as a palette more than individual pieces, and I need each shade to paint the picture I want for the day. The only way I can bring myself to part from one is if I’m giving it to a friend, and then I feel like it’s going to a good home.
But that marigold crossroads sure does get worn very often! I once had a dean get stuck to it at a meeting and it’s a minor miracle that she didn’t pull it off my head. That Wendy has grip!
PLEASE share with us your tichel-tying tips and tricks!!
It feels so funny giving advice! Compared to other Wrapunzelistas, I am so new at this. All I did pre-2023 was tie squares around my head and hold them on with barrettes. But here are a few nuggets from a new-ish full-timer:
Buy a shaper early, before you buy a lot of scarves even. I would have started wrapping sooner and more often if I had a quality base layer! Your relationship to your tichel will change when your foundation layer is right.
Learn to do a mediocre regal. A mediocre regal looks great! Do it enough, and you’ll level up soon. Mediocre is fine! Mediocre still looks good! Mediocre is normal and comfy! People will still be impressed.
You will find one beginner scarf you finally are the boss of, then want to buy 100 of it. Don’t do that! Your skills and tastes will evolve. Try one of a category first – a 2 in 1, a crossroads, a lakeshore bliss, a back to basics. Give it a month or so before you decide you don’t like a certain shape or style, because as your skills improve, you’ll find your needs change. Pay attention to what you’re really using consistently.
What you like in a scarf won’t necessarily be what you like in a shirt. I never would have thought For instance, I’d end up wearing so much orange, but it makes a great accent color. Colors suit you differently when they’re on your head. I used to be pretty rigid about color season palettes (I’m a deep winter!), but it’s not been as helpful with tichels. I’m supposed to look great in grey or strong olive, but my grey scarves don’t spark joy. I’m not supposed to wear orange or plum or dusty shades, but some of my favorite scarves contain all three!
Don’t be afraid to try things, and make a friend who also likes scarves so you can swap. I just descended on a colleague who has some hair loss and dropped a grocery bag full of square tichels on her desk. She’s bringing me her orphaned scarves next week. Exciting and sustainable! And friends are awesome!
How has your life changed since starting to cover?
One surprising thing that has happened is that I don’t feel the need or desire to wear makeup the way I did before. This was a surprise! I really do enjoy doing my makeup in the same way I enjoy styling tichels and clothing. But I found that I don’t need as much makeup to get to the point where I feel ‘done’ and ready to go face my work life. I think it’s because I’m happier now with my starting point in the mirror. I’m not seeing a haircut I don’t like and didn’t want, and I don’t feel the unsettled tickle of hair on my face and neck. I feel less exposed – naked, even! – and the comfort shows in how my face looks back at me.
I was raised to think modesty was about keeping other people’s eyes off of you. But I’ve found that it’s not at all like that for me! Covering my hair and, now, more of my body is very much about keeping a part of myself for myself. Now that I’m dressing just to please my sense of what’s comfortable and beautiful, I have so much more energy to give to connecting with the people in my care. I haven’t really noticed if people are giving me weird looks because I’m not monitoring the room for people’s reactions like I used to. I’m more focused on the ways that covering, draping, and styling my clothes adds to my sense of grounded sincerity.
I used to wonder if women who cover look at people with their hair showing and were secretly judging them for it. When I started covering this year, my biggest fear was that someone would see my tichel and assume I would judge them as less-than if their hair was showing. But it’s just not that way! My needs and choices begin and end with me, and I love seeing everyone else out there being comfortable in their own style. I am really happy for all of us.
What recommendations would you make to someone who is just starting to learn how to tie?
You aren’t the person on the tutorial, and that’s ok! Find one look you can tie that you feel good in, then do it a lot. And stop when you’re getting upset. Hats exist for a reason! You don’t owe anybody a why, but that will not stop them from asking and wondering. If you, like me, compulsively answer every question posed to you, you’ll want to plan ahead. Practice a few standard lines so you don’t get flustered when (and if) it comes up. My default is “I’m so much more comfortable with my hair off my face and neck, and aren’t the scarves pretty?” I tend to avoid discussing my religious reasons unless I’m talking to someone else with a religious cover; “I’m Christian and this reminds me that God’s with me to help me live my faith.” I’ve met some wonderful interfaith friends this way.
However, “It’s comfortable!” uttered in a chipper fashion followed by a subject change is reliable in a pinch.
Any inspiring words for the ladies on the Wrapunzel blog?
Your joy can make you so brave and so strong. Joy isn’t frivolous; it’s essential.
You deserve to feel beautiful, safe, worthy, and dignified, no matter what you look like or what’s on your head. Full stop. Listen to what your soul needs because kindness and dignity begin with how you treat yourself. If you can do it for yourself, you’ll be much better at doing it for other people too! Mr. Rogers was right; you’re likable just the way you are.
What are you grateful for right now?
I was so worried about how covering my head would change the way my students and colleagues see me, and I am so grateful for every supportive, affirming comment I’ve gotten. Even the baffled kid who finally broke down three months into the semester and blurted, “What’s up with the scarf?” was very sweet about it. This decision could have gone so badly, but it didn’t. How wonderful to be in such a place with so many kind people! I wish everyone’s experience was like mine; we all deserve to be loved no matter what’s on our head.
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Check out our latest Lady Wrap Star, Molly! For pictures of Molly’s wrapping evolution, just scroll down and take a look!
Hi! Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Some interesting facts, where you’re from, how you spend your time, hobbies, etc.?
I’m a professor at University of Maryland Baltimore County here in Baltimore, and I love my job! I teach Ancient Greek, Latin, and courses in the cultural history of the ancient Mediterranean, then I also research the professional lives of Roman physicians (many of whom were immigrant non-citizens) and the contributions of African thinkers to ancient medical science. My students are my pride and joy; they’re dynamic and bright and hopeful – they’ve taught me so much about bravery and resilience over the past few years.
I’m from West Virginia originally, and I’ve been married to my husband, who was also my high school bestie, for 19 years. We have a son in kindergarten who aspires to run a dinosaur farm and three cats who are in charge of us. I play recorder with a few local chamber ensembles and spin, weave, and knit with historical tools. I didn’t see a stoplight until I was 3, and my first memory is watching a radio telescope from my backyard in Greenbank. My favorite way to unwind is to use text-to-speech software to read books to me while I make things with wool. I’m trying to get out of the house more, though – this summer I’m co-teaching a course in experimental archaeology (how to reverse engineer lost trade skills from the past) and will be foraging, gardening, and trying to make clay pots from scratch.
I like old stuff, as you’ve probably already figured out.
What led you to start covering your hair with tichels and when did you start doing so? -How did you feel about it when you first started? -How do you feel about it now? -Can you share a memorable hair-covering moment? -How did you find Wrapunzel?
I always wanted to cover, but I couldn’t tell you exactly why. It sits somewhere between meeting a physical need for comfort and security and a spiritual need to pray with my clothing choices. I have a memory from high school that’s been very much on my mind this past year of full-time wrapping, and I think it explains why it took me so long to decide to cover my hair full-time – 30 years! One day at the fabric store, I got the idea to buy a bunch of cute fabrics and make some kerchiefs, then I wore my favorite green gingham wrap to school. They told me to take it off because it was a dress code violation and a gang symbol! What self-respecting gang wears gingham? I’d really like to meet them and ask. But, although I knew that Christian women traditionally covered their hair, my church didn’t encourage it, my family didn’t practice it, and so I had no way to claim it was a religious exception to the dress code.
I was mortified to be in trouble for something so utterly benign, but that sort of thing happens to me a lot. I now know that I’m autistic, which meant that things I found natural and harmless were often treated as embarrassing and wrong. I faced a lot of rejection for being myself on a day-to- day basis, and this taught me to ignore what my body and soul wanted in order to make other people happy. It taught me that I had to change parts of myself to be lovable. It was the wrong lesson, and I’m so happy that younger autistic women are gaining the acceptance that wasn’t available to me as a teen.
But in college, I had more freedom to make my first adult choices, and that’s when I tried again. I also became Catholic, which is a Christian tradition that encourages you to use actions, dress choices, and physical objects to pursue a relationship with God. I had just begun to experience the chronic headaches I live with, and I needed a way to feel like I was safe and acceptable in my own body. Wearing a cover helped me to heal my relationship with my body and come to terms with God not answering my prayers for healing. It felt like a way of saying my body is good, I’m thankful for it, and I will take care of it because it’s holy even if it’s not perfect. One time, my Greek Orthodox friend and I were in the mall, and a group of women asked us if we were Amish. It was funny! But it also impressed on me that we looked visibly religious and odd, and I was still afraid it would cost me acceptance in my adult life.
After college I wanted to go to grad school and become a professor, but to do that, I would have to have supportive peers and colleagues willing to hire me. I felt like I had to pick and choose which parts of myself I could keep, and which I had to hide. On my first day of grad school, I wasn’t wearing my kerchief. When I went looking for a job, I cut my hip-length hair, parted it to the side, and tried to dress like all the other academic women. I spent hours reading advice articles for aspiring academics, watching “What Not to Wear,” and poking around department stores for a look I called my “professor costume.” It took me a decade and seven different jobs in seven different states to finally get a permanent job; that’s actually a good outcome in my line of work!
Life kept happening, and after my son was born, I started revisiting the ways that denying my needs had cost me a sense of peace and wholeness. I saw my young adult students dressing to please themselves and openly discussing their neurodivergence, and they were so much more grounded and empowered than I had been at their age. I became more aware of the ways autism presents in women and, eventually, a diagnostician concluded I meet the criteria for autism level 1. The word for why I hadn’t worn a headscarf is called “masking,” and doing it had been slowly killing my soul. I had been using my clothing and hair to beg people to accept me, and it had only made me feel that my real self was unacceptable.
I found I couldn’t act day after day like how God made me is wrong without harming myself. And I felt more secure about my job and my community than I ever had before. It was the right time to try again.
Here began the part-time covering; kerchiefs on some days, and every now and then I’d have my hair out to throw people off the scent. Then, as Lent 2024 approached, I decided it was time to test the waters. Wrapunzel had been on my radar for a while because a Facebook friend wears tichels and I quietly bookmarked the blog as soon as I saw it about a decade ago. I didn’t feel ready for a whole shaper (eek! A pouf!), but I dipped my toes in the water with some inexpensive pre-ties. And then, I decided to try wrapping for Lent. 40 days – I couldn’t destroy my whole social life in 40 days, surely? Hopefully,my student evaluations wouldn’t take a sudden dive because my students felt I looked too eccentric or religious.
It was fine, actually! I was right to trust my community, and I was right to trust what my body and soul needed. My days now started with a choice of beautiful fabrics and the ritual of wrapping my head until I felt pretty and secure. I walked into my classroom with a light head-hug reminding me that God loves me and made me on purpose, and I am here right now to serve the other people He made. I felt self-conscious as the only person in most rooms with a head covering, but I didn’t feel like I was hiding from the possibility of rejection. It really does make a difference!
Wrapunzel’s community became a valued source of affirmation and validation as 40 days turned into a whole year. I had wise, kind people willing to give advice and encouragement that didn’t feel at all judgmental or unsafe. That is so rare! Connecting with other people with very different lived experiences over a shared love of artistic expression was exactly what I needed. It’s turned a solitary practice into a source of community and learning. My favorite posts are the ones where people discuss their reasons for wrapping and I get to see the true range of what the same practice means to different people.
Seeing is believing, so here is a year in review, starting with one of the last pictures of me before I decided to wear a tichel.
The ‘professor costume’ in its final days. Funky asymmetrical bob, fit and flare dress, jaunty ribbon. I thought at the time this was a pretty good picture of me.
Already things are looking up. It’s just another kerchief with barettes, but that stupid long dangle of hair is out of my nostril!
Ah yes, here we are trying to do a bun wrap without a bun or a shaper and feeling like we might have a defective skull. But I already look happier; this might be my first head hug.
My first go-to tichel! Rainbow threaded Green Israeli tichel. I was struggling to get the long tails/ tucked back look with a DIY shaper. I was so sure I could craft my way to victory.
Our heroine’s boss is about to see her in a tichel for the first time. She looks nervous, but it’ll be fine.
Here I am on the Athenian Akropolis with a bunch of students! The older donors were mildly curious about the scarves but satisfied with the ‘hair jail’ explanation. It’s windy in Greece. I broke down and saved up for a Cloud 9, and it changed my life.
The marigold crossroads and I meet for the first time! I had thought that rectangular scarves weren’t for me. Marigold had other plans.
This ended up replacing my older headshots when I give talks and workshops. That was the first day the wrap I’d go on to call “lunatic fringe” makes an appearance. I’m still delighted and floored that other people want to imitate it! Middle School Molly would be shocked anyone would dress like her.
It’s a mediocre tichel. Not bad, but not what I imagined. Just fine! And seeing the ‘good enough’ wraps is important because at a certain point, good enough is perfect!
I had worn tichels to teach, give speeches, meet with various campus administrators. It was time to face the final boss: Baltimore Outdoor Summer! Friends, life without hair on your neck is very sweet, and you can see how gleeful I am about it.
This was a bad tichel day! I wanted a tidy twist crown with tucked ends. I got a pouffy, slithery eldritch horror trying to make me look like an Italian renaissance painting about lazy nobles and their bad turbans. All I need is a derpy pet ermine. I never did get this one to work.
When I got my first Wendy, I put her on, freaked out, then put her away. I’d take her out every few days but couldn’t get her to work for me. One last try, Wendy. Wendy delivered! We’re inseparable now.
Here I am about to go to a meeting with my university leadership, including the president! I am dressed like an enchanted forest peasant, and very happy about it. People still treated me like a smart professional with important things to say, then chatted with me on the way back to the parking lot.
Stay tuned for part 2, where I talk a little more about my artistic process, tips, tricks, and general life advice.
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Sweet Wrapunzelistas, with February came colder temperatures. And of course, we all wanted warmth of all kinds when things got chilly – blankets, soup, a steaming mug o’ hot chocolate, and of course warm and snuggly head hugs. That’s where our #LoveMonthChallenge came in! We asked you all to show us pics of your Red, Pink and White wraps to show off the season, and you all delivered gloriously! Rosy hues abounding, you took this challenge with aplomb, and we loved the results! Look at you all blushing 🙂
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Wrapunzel took a few moments to gather some information about Roo, who has recently been busy creating an amazing series of Beginner Videos – Wrap 101! Here are the questions we asked her and her responses. It’s always great to learn about the lives and wraps of some of our most visible Wrapunzelistas! 🙂
Hi Roo. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your journey with head wrapping? How did you first discover Wrapunzel?
Sure! My name is Roo. I’m 38, and I’m a wife and mother of two living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We have two fur babies as well! I’m also a mixed-media and watercolor artist, although I’ve been taking a little break from traditional media. Art making has always been an important part of my self-expression, which is a skill set that’s translated really well into wrapping!
I found Wrapunzel in January 2024. At the time, I was taking a class on developing intuition and metaphysics. The instructor suggested covering the head and back of the neck with a scarf for people who tend to get energetically overwhelmed. I did a basic Google search on scarves and found Wrapunzel! I recall my first order being a solid black pashmina and a Constellations scarf in Olive. I still love them both!
What drew you to headwrapping, and how has it become a part of your personal style and daily life?
Initially, I only intended to cover my hair for ritual purposes within the context of my spiritual practice, or possibly in crowded areas to preserve my own energetic boundaries.
I was very drawn in when I found the Wrapunzel Community and the pure breadth of wrapping possibilities. I became intrigued with it as an art form and also as a way to develop and honor my own physical and energetic boundaries. From there, I discovered modesty as a spiritual practice and lifestyle, which has become a huge part of my journey. I owe a lot to the Wrapunzel and Orthodox Jewish communities.
Do you have a favorite go-to wrap style or scarf that you always reach for?
Oh my goodness. I will admit I have an obsession with new pretties, and my collection has gotten pretty large, so I’m always trying out a new scarf or style! Right now, I’m definitely obsessed with Israeli styles, particularly giant squares wrapped around a bobo. It just makes me feel like a queen!
What inspired you to start your Wrap 101 series, and what can people expect to learn from it?
I wanted to share my knowledge and experience. I’ve only been wrapping full-time for just over a year, but I felt an absence in the space of short-form media for beginners’ content. My vision is to have one localized place where people can go to get essential information when they’re getting started, both on IG and YouTube via playlists/highlights.
There is a ton of information and so many tutorials out there. As a beginner, I remember learning from so many different places and people, which I highly recommend! At the same time, I remember the frustration of just beginning and having to research and hunt things down. I thought I could make a small contribution by bringing together some of the missing pieces and consolidating them into a series.
My hope is to help beginners build their foundational wrapping skills, which will be useful in approaching any wrap style! Once you learn a lot of the basics, it becomes easier to take inspiration from wraps you see on social media and try something similar for yourself without needing a detailed step-by-step guide.
What’s one tip or trick that you think every beginner should know when starting out with headwrapping?
Start with one scarf! I know it’s so easy to want to jump right in and start creating layered looks. That’s exactly what I did! If I could go back, I would definitely place more value on mastering a few basic wraps with a single scarf before adding the complexity of layers. It would have saved me a lot of frustration!
Have you had any funny or unexpected moments while filming your tutorials?
Oh my gosh so many. I keep thinking I should put together some outtakes of me yelling at the dogs or asking the kids to keep it down. I know I’ve caught myself on camera throwing up my hands in frustration due to tichel tantrums. I think I even accidentally hit myself in the face once! I should really start keeping that footage…
How has the Wrapunzel Community influenced your wrapping journey? Are there any special connections you’ve made along the way?
Wrapunzel has had a huge impact on my journey! In the beginning, I relied heavily on YouTube tutorials from so many different Wrapunzelistas. Andrea and Sarah Rivkah both have been major influences on my own style and helped me learn a lot of the basics.
The Wrapunzel Facebook Group has also been an incredible source of inspiration and support as well. It never ceases to amaze me how innovative and creative this Community is and I’ve made so many connections with wrap sisters along the way!
What do you love most about being part of this vibrant, global community?
I love how accepting, supportive, and respectful everyone is of each other. We all come from different backgrounds and have our own stories. We all wrap for different reasons, and that’s okay. I love that something so creative and beautiful has brought us all together as a community to lift one another up!
If you could give one piece of advice to someone just starting their wrapping journey, what would it be?
Be patient with yourself and don’t give up! For me, I severely underestimated how challenging it would be to tie a scarf around your head and make it look pretty. I remember feeling like I would never “get it” and that I would never be able to create anything nearly as beautiful as what I was seeing from others online. There were days it brought me to tears and I couldn’t understand why it felt like I was the only one who couldn’t “do it right.” Maybe that’s just a personal hang-up, but for anyone out there feeling that way, know that you CAN do it and that it just takes time!!!
Take lots of photos so you can look back at your progress. You’ll be blown away in a year when you see how far you’ve come. Also, don’t underestimate the value of practice and experimentation! The best way to learn is by doing. Try everything.
What’s next for you in your head-wrapping and content-creation journey? Are there any exciting plans or styles you want to explore?
I’ve got lists of plans and ideas for days!! Right now, I’m really focused on Wrap 101, but at some point, I would really love to do a series on wrapping with the bobo! Wrapping around a bobo is its own skill set, and it’s my absolute favorite kind of shaper right now. It’s starting to become part of my signature style! There’s definitely so much more to explore. You’ll just have to wait and see!
If you had to describe the feeling of wrapping in three words, what would they be?
This month we asked you to send us pics that you took of your headwrapped self ‘in the looking glass.’ Sometimes it’s tough to gaze upon one’s own countenance – especially first thing in the morning! – but wrapping makes it so much easier to face the day and the mirror. So here we go….it’s time to REFLECT upon your most lovely looks for this month. You all SHINE!
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With Thanksgiving and Black Friday behind us, we begin to focus on a new year and another season with colder temperatures setting in! Winter is well upon us. With this onset of crisp, clear days comes the need for physical comforts – warm, hand-knitted sock/slippers, mufflers, hats, and gloves that cuddle. The best of all of those is the gentle hug that comes from the perfect scarf wrapped in just the right way to keep you snug as a bug in a rug all day long. This #bestheadhugever can come from your favorite pashmina, or a trusted Tuff 2 in 1 that you wear so often that it’s practically become a part of you. It can be a soft, woven fabric like our Soft Pashminas or Lakeshore Bliss Scarves, or a lightweight, gauzy oblong like our Petalsoft Scarves. It all depends upon what makes you swoon – and where you live, of course!
Here’s just a quick glimpse of what you, our Sweet Wrapunzelistas had on your gorgeous heads this December. Look at you Wrapunzelistas shine!
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The holiday season is here, and with it comes the perfect excuse to embrace all things festive, sparkly, and beautiful! Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, or all of the above, your headscarves can reflect the joy and magic of the season.
From bold reds and greens to sparkling golds and silvers, and from blue-and-white combos to warm earthy tones, there’s a headscarf look for every occasion. Here’s some inspiration to help you wrap your way through the holidays in style:
Hanukkah Glam: Celebrate the Festival of Lights with shimmering blues, silvers, and whites. Pair a sparkling scarf with a subtle metallic accent for an elegant touch that mirrors the glow of the menorah.
Sarah Rivkah has artfully wrapped our Fanfare Scarf in Dark Blue
Christmas Cheer: Reds, greens, and golds take center stage for this festive season. Try layering a deep red pashmina with a touch of glittery gold or an evergreen pattern to channel that holiday magic.
Kwanzaa Chic: Embrace rich, warm tones like earthy reds, greens, and yellows. Add a bold scarf with striking patterns for a nod to tradition and celebration.
New Year’s Eve Sparkle: Ring in the new year with glitz and glamour! Think shimmering silvers, golds, and blacks—perfect for creating wraps that sparkle as much as you do. Add some tassels or a sparkly pin to complete the look.
Miriam is looking so festive in a previously sold scarf and headband
Whatever you’re celebrating this holiday season, your headscarf can be a beautiful reflection of your style, culture, and joy. Don’t forget to tag us in your holiday wraps—we’d love to see how you shine!
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Tell us. What’s synonymous with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes with marshmallow? We know what you’re thinking – “It’s Thanksgiving, of course!” But there’s another answer….it’s Wrapunzel’s biggest sale of the year – and it’s got so many perks/goodies too – it’s Black Friday! It’s when we bring all of Wrapunzel’s products to you at a steep discount – and the more you buy, the more you get in terms of free goodies. Buy over one amount, get a free accessory (while supplies last), buy over a larger amount than that, get a free kit (while supplies last)! And for the first 100 orders, there’s even another special gift (while supplies last) – that you get for simply sitting by your computer and waiting to push the “ORDER NOW” button!
All of this excitement can be felt strongly at Wrapunzel Headquarters. We begin planning for the next Black Friday as soon as one finishes – with wrap-up meetings and such. After the sale, our Inventory Manager takes a close look at what sold well one year and begins amassing an order for the next year! During the sale, our Marketing Director surveys how sales progress through the entire weekend and is busy writing and scheduling up all those emails that you receive. Our Technical people are busy working on the site to make sure that all things ‘screen’ run smoothly, our Customer Service Representative answers all of your questions as they arise, and our Packing Ladies work their fingers into knots preparing your orders to ship out of our warehouse. We’re busy bees around here at this time of year!
Black Friday isn’t just so that you can finally purchase that certain scarf you’ve had your eye on for so long. It’s also a chance for you to shop for gifts for those near and dear. What do you mean your best friend Suzy doesn’t wrap her head!? Is it chilly where she lives at this time of year? Gift her a scarf to wear around her neck, adorned with a beautiful pin. Or a pair of earrings to fancy up her fashions. Suzy will love them!
We’ve got to mention this again – this is a sale like no other. And the freebies! This is a time for us to award you for being such Sweet, Loyal Wrapunzelistas! Yes, just for ordering a set amount after other discounts are taken (you’ll find out how much when we announce the sale specifications) you’ll get a gorgeous, Andrea-curated Black Friday Kit for free (while supplies last). Here are some examples of this kit from past years!
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But lest we forget all of the Black Friday ‘behind the scenes!’ The following videos are not only informative , they also give a quick look into our daily lives at Wrapunzel Central. Have fun watching these glimpses into how we roll at Wrapunzel!
Over the years, we’ve had some fun (and stressful) Black Friday weekend times here at HQ, including our website getting attacked by an overseas robot and other not-so-fun glitches! Thank goodness our amazing community (you!) has always been super understanding when the technology hiccups. The last couple of years have been smooth sailing due to the amazing prep work by our team. Here’s hoping this year is better than ever! Sending you love and excitement, happy shopping!
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Have you ever been wooed by pops of color? Do you swoon over patterns large and small? Well, Wrapunzel has just the right, amazing family of Sari products to fulfill your dreams.
Our group of Sari products is made of strips of upcycled sari fabrics. They’re thin, light fabrics in every shade of the rainbow and with every design you can possibly imagine. Since they’re upcycled, you may think that they seem ‘perfectly imperfect,’ but they’ll be perfect for YOU – and each and every Sari product is completely, 100% UNIQUE! There’s no other like it.
And since our Sari products are 100% unique, as a service to our customers, we have hundreds in stock! That large quantity is for you, even though they’re so pretty – all the pretty colors and patterns! So use your Order Notes, Sweet Wrapunzelistas – describing for us the types of colors (saturated, pastel, neutral) and patterns (large, small, geometric) that you’d love to see in your Sari. Our Packing Fairies love to do their jobs – hunting for THE perfect Sari product for your collection!
Here’s a comparison graphic that shows the differences between the members of our Sari family.
All are there except for our Sari Singles. Our Sari Singles are just that—one special, upcycled strip of sari fabric. They’re perfect for creating that ‘little something special’ decoration for your wrap. Add a patterned Sari Single to a solid wrap, or sport a solid Sari Single in a patterned wrap to draw the eye. It’s a small addition that creates an incredible impact. Or try one as a half-wrap/headband – they’re fresh and new!
For those who want a bit more pizzazz with easy-to-wrap flair, there’s our Sari Sash. Fashioned of five color-related upcycled sari strips, these beauties add a wider band of patterns and colors than our Singles. The end of each strip is tapered into a flirty, flippy point. They’re amazing as half-wraps, or as additions to your already wonderful wraps but won’t cover the back of your head fully. Try one with a solid scarf for a simple, yet elegant wrap masterpiece that will have heads turning wherever you roam. Check out Olivia in this stunning look with our Red Sari Sash!
Our Sari Scarves were Wrapunzel’s first sari product. Designed of ten strips of upcycled sari fabrics, these wonder scarves will wow you. The end of each strip is tapered into a flirty, flippy point. While they won’t cover your entire head from forehead to nape of neck, there are tricks you can use to get full coverage, as demonstrated by Andrea in this video! They’re so versatile, you can also use them as a sash. Have fun with our old friends.
When we wanted to answer your requests for a full-coverage sari scarf – one that you could tie on and fly out the door with – there came our Melody Scarf! The Melody Scarf’s seven upcycled strips are sewn together flush to each other. There’s no overlap of fabrics, so they lie smooth to the head. They’re incredibly lightweight feeling and great for warmer climates. The end of each strip is squared off. No perky points here…they’re just a simple, rectangular-shaped sari product that you can tie on simply, in almost any style, and love! Wrapped over one of Wrapunzel’s Shapers, their look is simply sublime!
And last but not least, we have our Harmony Scarves. Styled similarly to our Sari Scarves, but with a whopping fifteen strips of upcycled sari fabrics that easily covers the entire head. They’re big and bold and simple to tie, even on a larger shaper, like our Wendy Shaper, with their overlapped texture and pretty pointed ends.
No matter how you integrate our Sari products into your wrapping ensemble, they’re bound to create endless styling possibilities in combination with whatever is already in your scarf collection. You’ll love playing with them and finding all of the incredible looks you can come up with!
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As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with some cozy accessories! Whether they’re wrapped around your beautiful head, or tossed over your shoulders to shrug off the cooler weather, we’re so excited to share our latest fall scarf roundup from Wrapunzel.com, featuring an array of beautiful options that will keep you stylish and warm throughout the season.
Don’t forget about our lighter options that capture the essence of fall colors! These scarves are perfect for layering and transitioning between temperatures. In the look below, Sarah Rivkah is wearing a Watercolor 2 in 1 Scarf in Pumpkin Plum and a New York Brights Scarf in Maroon.
Orange/Pumpkin: Embrace the season with this warm hue that complements the changing foliage. In the picture below, Ruth is wearing our Solid Pashmina in Pumpkin.
Yellows: Brighten up any outfit with this cheerful shade reflecting the autumn sunshine’s warmth. In the picture below, Ita is wearing two Tuff 2 in 1s – one in Light Yellow and one in Dark Yellow.
Olive/Greens: This versatile color is perfect for pairing with your favorite fall jackets and sweaters. In the look below, Miriam is wearing our Striped Delights Scarf in Light Olive with Color.
Wine/Purples: Rich, deep tones that add a touch of elegance to any look, perfect for fall evenings or adding a pop of color to neutral outfits. In the pic below, Cate is wearing our Back to Basics Scarf in Wine.
Browns: Earthy and grounded, browns are a fall staple. They add a cozy, natural touch to your wardrobe, whether light or dark. In the pic below, Roo is wearing our Cranberry Scarf in Dark Brown/Cream.
Whether you prefer the heavy warmth of a pashmina or the lighter touch of our fall-colored scarves, Wrapunzel has something for everyone. Explore our collection today and find the perfect scarf to elevate YOUR fall wardrobe!
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