Here’s the story behind this epic wrap:

“How do I know if a wrap suits me?”

This is a question that we are forever trying to answer here at Wrapunzel, and really, it is a question with infinite depth.  Since each and every one of us has huge potential and complex personalities that change day by day, moment by moment, how is it possible to dress in a way that suits us?  How is it possible to dress in a way that truly reflects the inner beauty of our souls?

The answer, of course, is that it is impossible to do perfectly.  We live in a physical world in which it is not possible to convey the infinite beauty of our souls in ANYTHING that we do, but don’t let this deter you – let this inspire you!  While we can’t do it perfectly, we can strive to do it better and better.  And as we learn, we will be able to reveal the beauty of our souls through what we wear.  Life is a journey of learning and growth.  It’s wonderful to know that you will always be evolving and changing!  And it IS possible to learn how to dress in a way that is deeply satisfying and liberating.  We wake each day with new moods, new challenges, and new perspectives.  We want the clothing we cover ourselves with to honor who we are.

This is going to be a short story in which I tell you about my (Andrea) experience that I had with wrapping before Shabbat.

I was super inspired by Naomi’s Duchess wrap, and wanted to try it!  I also had found a sari scarf that I really liked… similar to one I gave away ages ago and missed.  I had in my mind a vision of how the Duchess wrap would work with a sari and lace… all lovely, flowy and hippy dippy.

I had a great outfit to match.  I have been trying this year to wear more white/cream on Shabbat and have had a lot of success doing so (when I say this year, I mean since Yom Kippur.)  A long lace skirt, lace top, and berry shell.  Simple, but so me 🙂

I tried to do the wrap… and do it, I did!  It looked AWESOME… seriously epic.  But something felt wrong – I felt like I was wearing a costume.  It was too high on my head, too “hippy” (who thought I’d ever say that?)  I just wasn’t feeling it.  My husband and I had planned an in Shabbat, just our family and no guests, so we could recharge.  This wrap was too extroverted for the internal bonding experience that I hoped to have.

I asked my husband what he thought and he looked at me and said, “Well, by the look on your face, it’s obvious you don’t like it, but the Wrapunzel ladies are going to love it!”  How right he was.  It really was an awesome wrap, but I just wasn’t feeling it.  I made him come outside to snap some photos of me though.

So what’s the conclusion?  Well… I am definitely going to revisit this wrap in the future – perhaps for a wedding or some sort of event where I want to reveal my exuberant hippy side.  But as soon as Yonatan was done snapping photos, I hastily ripped it off my head and did another wrap.

Here’s what I did:

Much better!  But guess what… I STILL wasn’t feeling it!  While I would wear this most other days, I really was feeling introverted and introspective, and this wrap was still a little ‘undone’ for how I was feeling.  I needed to feel held and stabilized by my wrap.  So after snapping these photos, I decided to redo it AGAIN!

(Can you tell that we ready for Shabbat early this week?  This is not normal for us, but definitely left some room for me to think about and experiment with this train of thought.)

So here is what I ended up with!  I wanted to wear this sari scarf, but I didn’t want tails.  I decided to forgo the lace (I had enough of it in my outfit).  I wanted comforting, neat, warm, and stable.  As soon as I wrapped it I felt immediate relief, like I had found myself.

So are you going to have time to do this process every day?  No, certainly not.  And keep in mind that I was rigidly excited to try something new, even though my mood was not appropriate for the original wrap.   But as soon as I tried on that first wrap and felt that whole “this isn’t me” feeling, I knew I had to explore this idea and share the experience with you.

Sometimes it’s good if your wrap feels somewhat like a costume, especially on days when you are going to need to do things that you might not be in the mood for.  In this way, a wrap can help you do what you need to do, step into different shoes, and reveal aspects of your personality that you may not even know existed!

Other times, your wrap should feel like stepping into a warm bath – comforting, warm, and reflective.  It should feel like you have become more YOU.

All in all, wrapping should be a process of self revelation, discovery, joy, and most of all, should honor the beautiful soul that resides within you.

It’s an honor to be on this journey with you – I can’t wait to hear your thoughts an experiences!

Wishing you all much happy wrapping!
Love, Andrea

Wrapunzel Fangroup wrapstar Melissa has gotten so many requests for her signature Sari and 2-in-1 Knot wrap that she graciously made a tutorial!!! We love how easy this is, how fast it is to do, and how regal it looks!

Rachel couldn’t agree more!

Thank you, Melissa!! 🙂 Posted with permission, here’s her video! (Warning – may contain cute children).

Hi everybody! I was playing with Andrea’s latest tutorial for the Wrapunzel Veil (don’t miss it!!) and came up with this variation, which looks so regal. Wear it somewhere special – a wedding, the Renaissance festival, a birthday dinner. You’ll feel incredibly feminine – one thing I love about this wrap is how much it looks and feels like luxurious long hair.

This was my first attempt, in my bathroom (land of tichel experimentation):

And here’s an awesome contrasting version I did over Shabbat:

To do this wrap, you’ll need a few things:
–A large, rectangular scarf – the bigger the better (I used Shiny-liciouses in various colors for all of these photos)
-A square scarf, triangular scarf, or sash (In the three versions pictured here, you can see a Shadowbright Sash, a Silky Square, and a Dreamy Lace).
-A pretty tichel pin (I used a Sunblossom Pin)
-A safety pin or small, easily hide-able brooch (you won’t see this in the end result).
You can achieve a bunch of different effects by varying the types of scarves and pin that you use for this! Here’s how to do it:

We’ve been inundated with requests for a tutorial on this gorgeous tichel style that Malka modeled for us!  It combines a Favorite T-Shirt tichel with a Shimmery… aka it looks fancy but can also feel more casual depending on what you pair it with and what colors you choose!

So this morning I made a tutorial!  You’ll have to excuse the unstable screen (cue computer on music stand and adorable baby boy grabbing it).  Enjoy!

Hi everybody!

I feel like it’s been AGES since I’ve made an outfit post, so I’m overdue!
Lately I’ve been inspired by combinations of a metallic tone (gold, silver, bronze) and a jewel tone (green, turquoise, dark red, purple, etc.). It reminds me of a gem in a setting, and I’ve found that almost ANY combination of colors from these two categories looks fantastic!

Today I wore a bronze Shiny-licious, with a teal and turquoise 2in1 tied in a Liezl, one of my favorite fancy ties. When I wear three or more colors I often stay pretty match-y so I paired the tichel with similar flowy stretchy clothes (my skirt was brown, even though it looks super dark in the photo for some reason!).

Lately I do most of my Wrapunzel work from my home or my fave coffee shop, so one thing you will NOT often see is me this dressed up at 8am on a Monday! But this morning was my friend Talya’s bris for her new baby boy, and it’s a gorgeous chilly morning with nice fat snowflakes falling, so it was just the time for a special wrap.

Have you tried a jewel tone + metallic tone wrap? Give it a go, I bet you’ll love it as much as I do!

Hi everyone!  Andrea here!  You likely have noticed a gorgeous new face here in Wrapunzel land over the last few months… on our youtube channel, in our photos, on the fangroup, and also contributing blog posts!  That’s right!  Our tremendous turban teacher, Rachel, is now officially part of the Wrapunzel team!

It was natural, really.  From the first time I met her, there was a connection between us deeper than the pretty scarves we were wearing on our heads.  It was at our Cleveland show last year!

Over the year, Rachel has become more and more prominent in the Wrapunzel community, sharing gorgeous photos and essential tips, making fabulous tutorials, and always being sensitive to the needs of others.  When we started the weekly challenges, she shared a collage of her wearing #wrapunzeledinallthecolors tichels.  And when asked, she directed Wrapunzelistas by describing in detail every single product on her head, where to get it, and every tutorial needed so everyone could do the same.  It was her dedication, her instinctual giving, her integrity, her work ethic, and her attention to detail that moved me to tears, and it was then that I knew she had to join the team.

So what’s Rachel up to?  Officially, she is our “Social Media Specialist”, working on organizing our youtube channel and making it more user friendly.  She is doing the same for the blog, helping us figure out a way to make the vast content accessible.  She’s coordinating the challenge of the week posts, continuing to make tutorials, helping with emails, doing a fabulous job moderating the fangroup, restarting our pinterest and twitter, and most recently she has taken over writing our newsletters, and doing an INCREDIBLE job!  (If you aren’t signed up for these, you’re seriously missing out!)

Let’s call this our official welcome!  Welcome to the Wrapunzel Team, Rachel!

Hey ladies,

Since this started off as my personal blog, I figure that I can write a personal post.  I honestly have no words right now… I am shaking with tears of joy.  Something that I have been dreaming of doing, which I thought was not possible, has finally become a reality.  And it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of some incredible women.

I want to write more, but I am so overwhelmed with gratitude that I know it’s just time to share with you what we’re up to here at Wrapunzel.

Here’s a video I made this morning telling you what’s going on:

The Wrapunzelution:

First there came the blog, from which the community blossomed, then the shows were in demand all over the world, and then the store was born!

Now we have the hugest most exciting news ever: Wrapunzel now has a new project, our biggest project ever…

Introducing…

THE WRAPUNZEL FOUNDATION!!!

Yes! You read that right! The Wrapunzel Foundation is a fully-registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization! Pop the champagne corks! It’s REAL! It’s happening! Miracles of miracles! Join us in making this dream a reality!

The Wrapunzel Foundation is spreading joy and strength through the art of creative headwrapping. Help women rise above illness or hardship by finding their inner beauty! Join us in our launch fundraiser and let’s make this happen!

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Click HERE to get all the details about what we’re doing!

Meet the beautiful Martina!  I (Andrea) have been so awed by her wraps, her zest for trying new things, and her personable style.  She is a cancer survivor and current fighter and I am inspired by the strength in her eyes and the pureness of her giving spirit.  She also makes wrapping look like so much fun!  (Which we all know that it is, but for someone going through such trials to make it into such a calling and art… just, wow!)  I can’t wait for you to meet her…

Imagine a mulberry tree, with berries shining like jewels in all shades of purple.  The leaves are green with life, and the sky is blue.

This is what inspired my look for today; two Shiny Licious, in bright navy and mulberry colors (the sky and the berries), combined with a green lace sash, like the leaves of the tree.  Let’s scroll down and check out the elements of this outfit:

Here it is without the dominant green lace – which do you like better?

The Berry Warm Poncho was just begging to be worn this morning!

And the Aquamarine Stream necklace and Indigo Horizon earrings tied the whole ensemble together!

As someone that used to be super strict about what matches and what doesn’t, (green and blue together?!  Never!)  I am loving how tichel tying is broadening my horizons.  Often we’re asked, how do I know what matches?  Should I just pair everything with black?  My answer lately is to look at nature and take my cues from there.  Check out these photos for inspiration!

Does this inspire adventurous ideas for you?  Please share!  Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Love, Andrea

I (Andrea) have experienced time and time again that when one knows how to wrap and hit certain pressure points, that tichel tying can actually help get rid of migraines!  This might seem contrary to what some have experienced, which is that wrapping can cause headaches.  How can this be?

I addressed many of these concerns and shared my tips and tricks in this video.

Now we have even more to share on this!  Enter Alexi, who has taken stunning photos that show her techniques on how to wrap for migraine relief!

Alexi speaks:
“Migraine days can mean canceling plans, hiding in a dark room, and feeling trapped in your pain. If you’re like me, sleeping it off or even staying in bed for the day isn’t an option. While most migraine days, I want nothing on my head, when I remember to wrap, I’m armed with something that can help ease some of the pain. Try to keep your shoulders relaxed and your head heavy while trying these three techniques. Start by tying a tichel just once behind your neck. You can get away with criss cross instead of a knot, but you will likely experience slipping in doing so. When your head hurts, a knot seems like a big no no, but go with me here. No need to make it tight. Just secure the tichel. There are three different areas I try pressure on. I find best results when I lay down to do this, especially if I can get my husband or an older child to do this while I lay down. The first area is the back of the neck at the top/low on the skull. Pull the tails up and you will feel that tie sort of take the weight of your head. (By the way, these feels great every morning when I wrap, even if I’m not experiencing a migraine). It sort of gives traction on the neck at the same time as it supports the head. The next two are similar. You want to cross the tails in the front and position them over your forehead or the top of your head. Pull them tight as they give your head a squeeze/hug of pressure. All three of these I do for just about five seconds at a time and repeat a few times. This doesn’t take a migraine away, but it definitely helps alleviate some of the pain at the peak of a migraine, and has helped me ward off nausea. If you experience migraines, please schedule an appointment with a medical professional to help you find ways to prevent them. Also, if you feel your experiencing a medical emergency, get to an emergency facility or call for an ambulance right away. In the ER, the tail of a dark tichel can help shield your eyes from light or wrap over your ears to soften loud noises.”