Category: Challenge of the Week!

Fandom Headwraps!

On By Shari RosenIn Challenge of the Week!, Wrapping PhotosLeave a comment

Wrapunzel Community “Groupies” – your FANDOM WRAPS gave you the chance to put on your thinking caps (lol!) and create colorful, crazy, and yes some quite creepy headwraps to sing the praises of whatever “tichels” your fancy!  Be it a book, movie or television series, fictional character, sports team, college or university, favorite color, whatever, your heads carried the message of your unfaltering devotion to your fandoms.  You can read more about fandom below, but NOW, Wrapunzel sings YOUR praises!  GO WRAPUNZELISTAS! 

What is a “fandom?” Well, back in the ‘olden’ days, people with fandoms were called “groupies.” Groupies would usually show up at every concert a particular music band had to offer, no matter its geographic location. Some would take their “groupiness” on the road, traveling from coast to coast to see their faves perform their biggest hits night after night. The crowds would go wild – and the groupies would end one show waiting for the next time when they could eagerly worship their ‘heroes.’  Offhand, Deadheads (The Grateful Dead), Parrotheads (Jimmy Buffet) and Metalheads (Heavy Metal Music) come to mind, and they’re still roaming the globe today in hot pursuit of their beloved celebrity. 

Today, “fandom” seems to have taken on a broader scope.  Wikipedia defines a “fandom” as a subculture composed of fans characterized by a feeling of empathy and camaraderie with others who share a common interest. Fans typically are interested in even minor details of the object(s) of their fandom and spend a significant portion of their time and energy involved with their interest, often as a part of a social network with particular practices (a fandom); this is what differentiates “fannish” (fandom-affiliated) fans from those with only a casual interest.

A fandom can grow around any area of human interest or activity. The subject of fan interest can be narrowly defined, focused on something like an individual celebrity, or more widely defined, encompassing entire hobbies, genres or fashions. While it is now used to apply to groups of people fascinated with any subject, the term has its roots in those with an enthusiastic appreciation for sports. Merriam-Webster’s dictionary traces the usage of the term back as far as 1903.[1]

Fandom as a term can also be used in a broad sense to refer to the interconnected social networks of individual fandoms,[vague] many of which overlap. There are a number of large conventions that cater to fandom in this broad sense, catering to interests in film, comics, anime, television shows, cosplay, and the opportunity to buy and sell related merchandise. Annual conventions such as Comic Con International, Wondercon, Dragon Con and New York Comic Con are some of the more well known and highly attended events that cater to overlapping fandoms.

Regardless of its definition, fandom is a mindset of celebration, an opportunity to let your creative juices flow.  A way for one to express love for anything at all.  A way to let others know a little of what YOU are all about, and each and every one of you is beautiful inside and out – others just can’t wait to know you.  OUR Favorite Fandom is YOU, Sweet Wrapunzelista!  Keep that in mind, and on your HEAD, each and every time you wrap!  

Wrapunzel Challenge: Pashminas!

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Can you believe that it’s time for yet ANOTHER challenge? Time sure does fly when you’re having fun in Wrapunzel land! Enjoy our pashmina gallery, ladies and be sure to also check out the theme for our next challenge at the bottom of this post!


Wondering what we’ve got in store for the next Wrapunzel Challenge? The theme is something new- we’ll be focusing on two different colors and coming up with all sorts of wraps using them together. The colors are… drumroll…. PURPLE AND GREEN! This could be as simple as a zig-zag/criss-cross, purple scarf and a green accessory or maybe even one scarf that combines the two. Need a little inspiration? Check out our purple and green blog post, HERE.

Would you like to participate in the next Wrapunzel Challenge? Head on over to the Wrapunzel Fangroup and share your pictures using the hashtag #wrapunzeledinpurple+green. If you would also like them featured on the next bi-weekly blog post, make sure to also post them in the comments on the pinned post at the top of the Fangroup page, so we know to share them. If you’re not on Facebook, you can also email your pictures to us at wrapunzelthestore@gmail.com with the subject line “Wrapunzel Challenge“. Instagram users can DM them to us, too at our Wrapunzel_Ladies account! We can accept up to 2 headshot-style photos per person– no collages, please. Deadline for submissions is Friday, November, 11th. Can’t wait to see what you create!!

Wrapunzel Challenge: Turban Extraveganza!

On By RachelIn Challenge of the Week!, Wrapping Photos5 Comments

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Hello, Wrapunzel Ladies! Another two weeks have passed, which means that it’s time for another Wrapunzel Challenge! But before we get to our next theme, let’s take a look at some of the incredible creations the wrappers in our community came up with recently for our turban challenge: We saw turbans with one scarf and turbans with two. Big turbans and more compact, subtle ones. Turbans utilizing bold, bright colors and ones with earthy hues… Endless creativity all around!

While they certainly aren’t for everyone, it was wonderful seeing ladies experiment with something new and different, sometimes even find a new favorite way of wrapping entirely! Check out this awesome email we received from one of our participants:

I actually didn’t like the turban style for myself, or so I thought, until I actually did one this morning with a twist on top, and it took me like 3 minutes tops to achieve it, and it is now my favorite wrap to do! 😀 It feels like it stays on my head better too.

Amazing, right?!

We hope you all enjoy our gallery and be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to learn the theme of our next challenge. We’re SO excited for this one!

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Wondering what we’ve got up our sleeves for our next challenge theme? This one’s simple as can be and is a seasonal favorite for many, especially as we go into the Chagim… The theme is WHITE! For the next two weeks, we’ll be experimenting with white wraps and accessories, ladies! In the colorful world of Wrapunzel, we find that this color can frequently get overlooked, but there are still TONS of possibilites for how to incorporate white into your wraps. Whether it’s wearing one white tichel or adding it as a complimentary hue, we just know that you’re going to love this one!

Would you like to participate in the next Wrapunzel Challenge? Head on over to the Wrapunzel Fangroupand share your pictures using the hashtag #wrapunzeledinwhite. If you would also like them featured on the next bi-weekly blog post, make sure to also post them in the comments on the pinned post at the top of the Fangroup page, so we know to share them. If you’re not on Facebook, you can also email your pictures to us at wrapunzelthestore@gmail.com with the subject line “Wrapunzel Challenge“. Instagram users can DM them to us, too at our Wrapunzel_Ladies account! We can accept up to 2 headshot-style photos per person– no collages, please. Deadline for submissions is Friday, October, 13th. Can’t wait to see what you create!!

 

-Rachel

Wrapunzel Challenge: The Blues!

On By RachelIn Challenge of the Week!, Uncategorized2 Comments

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While this shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone, here at Wrapunzel, we see a lot of headwraps. Not a lot, actually, but a TON. After seeing so many amazing creations over the years, it becomes apparent that certain colors tend to be more beloved by wrappers than others and the color blue definitely falls under that category.

For our most recent Wrapunzel Challenge, we asked you to wrap with blue. Not one particular type of blue, but all blues. Whether it be cobalt, teal, aqua, indigo, cerulean or even combinations of two or more- all were included! The submissions we received truly covered the entire spectrum and it’s wonderful to see how this hue can look different depending on the skin tone of the wearer, what other colors it’s worn next to and how it is tied.

Need some inspiration for how to wear your own blues? Take a look at our incredible collage from our #thewrapunzelblues challenge! It’s got wraps with tails and layers and twists and turbans and so much more. Want to participate in our next Wrapunzel Challenge? Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post for the big reveal!

 

Thanks for all of your submissions, ladies! Ready to move on to our next challenge? Check out the reveal video below!


Would you like to participate in the next Wrapunzel Challenge? Head on over to the Wrapunzel Fangroupand share your pictures using the hashtag #wrapunzeledinturbans. If you would also like them featured on the next bi-weekly blog post, make sure to also post them in the comments on the pinned post at the top of the Fangroup page, so we know to share them. If you’re not on Facebook, you can also email your pictures to us at wrapunzelthestore@gmail.com with the subject line “Wrapunzel Challenge“. Instagram users can DM them to us, too at our Wrapunzel_Ladies account! We can accept up to 2 headshot-style photos per person– no collages, please. Deadline for submissions is Friday, September, 30th. Can’t wait to see what you create!!

Need some turban inspiration? We’ve got an entire playlist dedicated to truban tutorials on the Wrapunzel Ladies YouTube channel!

Want some extra turban tips and tricks? Check out a replay of our Wrapunzel Wednesdays live turban video, by clicking the image below!

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Turbans Galore!

 

-Rachel

Wrapunzel Challenge: Simple Style!

On By RachelIn Challenge of the Week!, Wrapping Photos2 Comments

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We’ve just wrapped up another Wrapunzel Challenge and this one really took us back to basics- #simplywrapunzel was all about wrapping just one scarf around your head, without the use of added accessories. Sounds boring, right? WRONG!  If there’s anything that this challenge taught us it’s that one scarf can be wrapped in a seemingly infinite amount of ways and that the possibilities truly are endless!

With so many elaborate styles of wrapping out there, it can be easy to focus on more intricate and involved ones- Styles with multiple scarves, sashes, pins, clips and everything in between. Sometimes, taking a step back can be so cathartic for the seasoned wrapper. After all, even a basic Regal Wrap can have you looking like a queen!

Thank you all SO much for your participation in #simplywrapunzel! Want to learn how to participate in our next challenge? Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post for instructions and the big reveal!

 

 

So, if you’ve made it this far, you must be curious about our next challenge, right? For our next theme, we’re revisiting a color, but it’s not as straightforward as some of our previous color challenges have been. Our next challenge will have us feeling blue… Not only blue, but shades of blue. How many different shades can you manage to include in the same look? We’d love to see! Dark blue? Check. Pastel blue? Check. Sky blue? Check! Whether you choose to wrap with one shade or many, we’re SO excited to see all of your creative wraps with this incredibly versatile color. Have fun, ladies!!!

Would you like to participate in the next Wrapunzel Challenge? Head on over to the Wrapunzel Fangroup and share your pictures using the hashtag #thewrapunzelblues. If you would also like them featured on the next bi-weekly blog post, make sure to also post them in the comments on the pinned post at the top of the Fangroup page, so we know to share them. We can accept up to 2 headshot-style photos per person– no collages, please! If you’re not on Facebook, you can also email your pictures to us at wrapunzelthestore@gmail.com with the subject line “Challenge of the Week. Instagram users can DM them to us, too at our Wrapunzel_Ladies account! Deadline for submissions is Friday, September, 16th. We can’t wait to see what you create!!

 

 

-Rachel

Wrapunzel Challenge: Real Life Tichels!

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Who loves fancy wrapping photos? *slowly raises hand* We do! While everyone loves a perfectly posed and put-together photo, do you ever find yourself wondering what women in head scarves look like doing every day, sometimes mundane tasks?

Our most recent Challenge was all about how you wrap during the daily grind and ladies submitted photos covering a wide range of activities- At work, grocery shopping, taking care of the kids, practicing a hobby and even auditioning for a T.V. show!

Check out the awesome collage below, but also be sure to scroll all the way down, where we reveal the theme for our next Wrapunzel Challenge. Thanks for all of your submissions, ladies!!!

Working hard!
At the courthouse!
Off to the vet!
Shopping adventure!
Tending to her gander!
Art journaling!
At the park!
Work turban!
Work selfie!
En route to birthday lunch!
Blueberry picking!
Driving a bus!
Riding in a bus!
Carpooling!
Chemo day! ❤
Chicken love!
Choir practice!
Crab fishing!
Doctor’s appointment wrap!
Finland’s Got Talent audition!
Going home!
Grocery shopping!
Hiking!
Hospital selfie!
Laundry day!
Law firm tichel!
Organ practice!
Museum work!
Playground adventure!
On the metro!
Orthodontist visit!
What to wear with your child in the hospital! ❤
Post-meeting tichel!
Shopping!
Practicing calligraphy!
Administering x-rays!
Walking the dog!
Watching the Olympics!
Work selfie!
Working out!
Stopping to smell the flowers!

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Phew, that was an awesome gallery, right? Did you find the giant goose (A favorite of ours, for sure!)?

Moving on to the next Wrapunzel Challenge, this theme will take us back to basics. With so many amazing and incredibly intricate wrap styles out there, it can sometimes be easy to forget that a one-scarf wrap, without accessories, even, can be just as elegant. Enter “Simply Wrapunzel”! For the next two weeks, we’ll be wearing one scarf wraps without any bling! That means no headbands, no pins, no sashes… just one simply scarf. We can’t wait to see what you create!

Would you like to participate in the next Wrapunzel Challenge? Head on over to the Wrapunzel Fangroup and share your pictures using the hashtag #simplywrapunzel. If you would also like them featured on the next bi-weekly blog post, make sure to also post them in the comments on the pinned post at the top of the Fangroup page, so we know to share them. We can accept up to 2 headshot-style photos per person– no collages, please! If you’re not on Facebook, you can also email your pictures to us at wrapunzelthestore@gmail.com with the subject line “Challenge of the Week. Instagram users can DM them to us, too at our Wrapunzel_Ladies account!

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Looking for some one-scarf wrap tutorials? Here are some of our favorites:

Regal Wrap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bJA7P3blD4

Rachel’s Turban-style Regal Wrap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7Wb9V_kp9Q

Yael’s Regal Wrap with a Twist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r81MthB1bs0

Beginner’s Luck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJh97h5T6oc

Shira Tails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijjvcg6ItVA

A Square Scarf Bow/Flower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3mhDCqphR0

Rachel’s Turban Tutorial Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guhCTpR7OkY

Perfect Pleating with Naomi Rose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-AZqZsI8Ok

The Countess Veil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNJdeapNRDY

Waterfall Twist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIgD4SuH3PY

Wrapunzel Challenge: Unexpected Tichels!

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Helloooo, ladies! Summer is a busy time for so many and after a few requests, we decided to give you all an extra week with #wrapunzelunexpected. This week’s collage highlights all sorts of unexpected combinations and styles of headwrapping! Some chose to mix patterns or colors they would not normally have put together, while others donned styles that they previously did not believe would work for them. We loved seeing all the ways women chose to express their creativity and have fun!

*Be sure to scroll down to the end of this post to learn the next Wrapunzel Challenge theme!

Ready to learn the theme of the next Wrapunzel Challenge? Check out the reveal video below!


Would you like to participate in the next Wrapunzel Challenge? Head on over to the Wrapunzel Fangroup and share your pictures using the hashtag #reallifewrapunzel. If you would also like them featured on the next bi-weekly blog post, make sure to also post them in the comments on the pinned post at the top of the Fangroup page, so we know to share them. We can accept up to 2 headshot-style photos per person– no collages, please! If you’re not on Facebook, you can also email your pictures to us at wrapunzelthestore@gmail.com with the subject line “Challenge of the Week. Instagram users can DM them to us, too at our Wrapunzel_Ladies account! Can’t wait to see what you create!!

Wrapunzel Challenge: Embracing Black!

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Hellooo, ladies! It’s time for another fabulous Wrapunzel Challenge roundup post! Our most recent theme was the color black and we had a blast. Thank you ALL so much for your participation in #wrapunzeledinblack!

Looking for ways to incorporate the color black into your tichel-wardrobe? Check out the collage below! Want to participate in our next challenge? Don’t forget to scroll down to the bottom of this post to find out our next Wrapunzel Challenge theme!

 

Those are some gorgeous wraps, am I right?!

Moving on to our next challenge, this next theme is in honor of a very special type of tichel-wearing woman. She might be one who is just beginning her head covering journey and starting out with the Regal Wrap. She might be a turban-lover or perhaps just prefers the freedom of movement that comes with being all wrapped up… That’s right, ladies, our next theme is wraps without tails and we are SO excited for this one! Many of us prefer to wear wraps WITH tails, so this will surely be challenging for some. For those of you who fit into this category, we do hope that you will be willing to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. After all, so many of us enjoy our head covering journeys by embracing experimentation and having fun! Enjoy, ladies!!!!

Would you like to participate in the next Wrapunzel Challenge? Head on over to the Wrapunzel Fangroup and share your pictures using the hashtag #wrapunzeledallup. If you would also like them featured on the next bi-weekly blog post, make sure to also post them in the comments on the pinned post at the top of the Fangroup page, so we know to share them. We can accept up to 2 headshot-style photos per person– no collages, please! If you’re not on Facebook, you can also email your pictures to us at wrapunzelthestore@gmail.com with the subject line “Challenge of the Week. Instagram users can DM them to us, too at our Wrapunzel_Ladies account! Can’t wait to see what you create!!

 

-Rachel

 

Bountiful Braids (Wrapunzel Challenge)

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Looking for some awesome wrap-spiration with braids? You’ve come to the right place! Our #wrapunzeledinbraids roundup post is here and you’re going to love these tichels! Our next challenge will be taking us to the dark side (in a good way), so be sure to also check out  the big reveal at the bottom of this post. 🙂

 

Ready for our next challenge?  Here’s the reveal you’ve all been waiting for!

 

 

Would you like to participate in the next Wrapunzel Challenge? Head on over to the Wrapunzel Fangroup and share your pictures using the hashtag #wrapunzeledinblack. If you would also like them featured on the next bi-weekly blog post, make sure to also post them in the comments on the pinned post at the top of the Fangroup page, so we know to share them. We can accept up to 2 headshot-style photos per person– no collages, please! If you’re not on Facebook, you can also email your pictures to us at wrapunzelthestore@gmail.com with the subject line “Challenge of the Week. Instagram users can DM them to us, too at our Wrapunzel_Ladies account! Can’t wait to see what you create!!

 

-Rachel

The Wrapunzel Challenge Update!

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Hello, world! Did you participate in the Wrapunzel 31 Day Challenge? It was simple, really. For the entire month of May, participants tried a new wrap style every single day, with the end result of both experimentation and fun! Most of us weren’t able to follow along with all of the different styles, but a few ladies from our glorious Fangroup not only stood up to the challenge, but documented their journeys in collage form, as well. Click on Sami, Beth and Diane’s collages below:

 

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Beth’s Collage
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Amazing, right?! This challenge can be done on your own during any time of year, but we definitely intend to revisit it again in the future. Did you all have fun? We sure did!

As we jump back into our bi-weekly challenges, this next theme is one that Andrea, in particular, is absolutely THRILLED about. A classic tichel style that was one of the first she ever made a tutorial for – way back before Wrapunzel even existed!  What is it, might you ask? ……drumroll……. BRAIDS! Tichel braids! With so many ways to tie ’em, we’re sure to see a virtual avalanche of unique wraps and amazing styles. Yay!!!!

Would you like to participate in the next Wrapunzel Challenge? Head on over to the Wrapunzel Fangroup and share your pictures using the hashtag #wrapunzeledinbraids. If you would also like them featured on the next bi-weekly blog post, make sure to also post them in the comments on the pinned post at the top of the Fangroup page, so we know to share them. We can accept up to 2 headshot-style photos per person– no collages, please! If you’re not on Facebook, you can also email your pictures to us at wrapunzelthestore@gmail.com with the subject line “Challenge of the Week. Instagram users can DM them to us, too at our Wrapunzel_Ladies account! Can’t wait to see what you create!!

Need some ideas for ways to braid your scarves? The following tutorials have got you covered!

 

Sensational Sashes & Our Brand New 31 Day Challenge!

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Hi, ladies! It’s time for another Wrapunzel Challenge wrap-up post and we’re SO excited to share these amazing creations with you! We’re also pleased to be announcing a VERY special 31-day Wrapunzel Challenge, so be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post, after you’ve perused this week’s gallery. It’s one that wrappers can participate in during any month of the year!!!

Our most recent theme was wrapping with sashes and it’s been incredible to see all of these diverse looks on social media and elsewhere. Thank you all SO much for your participation!!!

What is a sash exactly?  Well, they’re what we call scarves that don’t cover your head completely. They might be too narrow or perhaps are a scarf folded lengthwise (to be worn as an accessory over another scarf). Either way, there is a seemingly endless amount of ways to wear them and if you’re looking for inspiration for how to wear your sashes as a head scarf, this post is not to be missed!