There is something just so… warm about this wrap! The soft fabric just works and something about it feels so natural! I can’t put my finger on it, but I know this is one of my new favourites that will be worn again and again!
Have you ever had that happen to you? Have you ever created a wrap that is just so *you* and you can’t quite figure out why?
You know what’s so cool about hair wrapping? An outfit that on its own would be mismatched looks incredibly coordinated when paired with the right head scarf! Check it out!
What do you think? Would you wear this?
Hi Wrapunzelers! I’m happy to introduce you to Rebecca, a woman who proudly wears her tichels in the workplace and writes about her experiences! Here is what she has to say to us Wrapunzel ladies about herself… let’s give her a warm welcome!
Hi everyone!
I’m Rebecca, and I’ve been covering my hair since I got married about for about four and a half months ago. When I was engaged, I put a lot of time and effort into researching how and why I was going to cover my hair. I wanted the mitzvah to be meaningful and something I connected with. I really enjoyed reading the book Hide and Seek: Jewish Women and Hair Covering by Lynne Schreiber. I recommend this book to anyone who is considering covering their hair for Jewish reasons. While I was engaged, I took a trip to a sheitel store and tried on a few wigs, but I just didn’t connect to the wig. So hats, scarves, and tichels it was!
I have a lot of fun covering my hair and matching my coverings to my outfits. And my collection of hair coverings keeps growing! As times goes on, I’m getting better at adding accessories, like hair pins and earrings. I’m still working on getting more of the elaborate tichels and wraps to stay on my head all day without having to re-adjust!
I work as a school psychologist at a public high school with essentially no Jewish community. I had worked at my job for about two years before I got married and covering my hair. So, when I started covering my hair, it was very obvious. I get a lot of questions, comments, and remarks from co-workers and the students I work with. And the remarks are overwhelmingly positive! I get comments saying how classy I look, and I get into meaningful discussions about the Jewish concept of marriage.
Now that I’ve started covering my hair, most of the people I work with know that I’m Jewish. I look at this as an opportunity to be a Kiddush Hashem; to be a positive example for the Jewish people.
Because all of my friends and family enjoyed the stories I told them about the comments I get about covering my hair and being Jewish at work, I started a blog. It’s called Jew In The School: The Adventures of the Tichel-Wearing School Psychologist. You can follow me on Facebook and read the blog too!
You may have noticed my daily Wrapunzel posts haven’t been so daily lately! Between much travel (all for simchas, thankfully!) and setting up The Wrapunzel Store (which will be opening Gd willing in 1 1/2 weeks – ahhhh!), I have been tad overwhelmed. I also had to get a new computer and lost access to my photos, but that’s another story! Rest assured, as soon as this preparation phase is over, I will be back and posting as much ever. There will be a very exciting Lady Wrap Star featured tomorrow and I am receiving even more zig zag criss cross photos from different ladies!!
Right now I would love to share with you a photograph from our photo shoot yesterday! It was super cold outside but with this gorgeous tichel I was smiling brightly!
Love you all SO very much! Thank you for all your support in this new venture. This is ALL for you!!!
Here is some outfit inspiration for all of you! Who says you can’t wear patterns in our outfit and on your head at the same time? This skirt is VERY bold for my normal wardrobe, and I usually just wear it with a black top and simple wrap. Never realized it could look so good with more colour added!
This wrap is a basic twist wrap – check out the tutorial! Have you tried this wrap yet?
You loved seeing one scarf tied in multiple ways in the last post… so here is another! This green silk scarf was a gift from a woman who makes them (I posted about it in one of my first Wrapunzel posts) and it often makes an appearance on my head! This day was full of bike riding so I had to take my tichel off and tie it again a few times… here goes!
The next tie was an experiment… I have seen gorgeous ties with lots of detail at the top and wanted to try it! This one was beautiful and I got a lot of compliments, but I personally feel like it didn’t suit my personality and face shape. Hope that someone else is inspired by it!
And last but not least, I needed to tie something on my head quickly when I got home at night… here is a simple wrap using this stunning silk scarf:
I am so happy with this scarf! It’s light, colourful, and can be worn in so many ways! Depending on how you fold it before wrapping, it creates a myriad of layers. During my recent trip to my brother’s wedding (!) I didn’t pack enough scarves to wear during the week (I had tons of scarves from the new Wrapunzel Store, but not for myself… go figure). However, I did pack this one and made sure to wear it with different wrapping techniques. Here they are!
Way #1 – Regal Wrap with Hanging Tail and teal colour at the front:
Way #2 – All tucked in Regal Wrap and navy colour at the front with a turquoise sash added for fun! (and husband 😛 )
Way #3 – Simple Elegance with pink pattern at the front and flower pin!
And yes, this is one of the scarves we will be selling! Now tell us, what are some new scarf discoveries you have made lately?
MAZAL TOV MY BROTHER GOT MARRIED YESTERDAY!! (Well, two days ago if you don’t go by the Jewish definition of day which starts at sundown.)
Yes, his wife is already lined up to be a Lady Wrap Star!
Here are some unofficial photos what I wore! Aqua is the bride’s favourite colour 🙂
Wearing a layered regal wrap with a twist and flower today! I am loving the flower in a deeper shade – what do you think?
A lovely weekend and shabbat shalom to all those that are celebrating!
Can anyone come up with a better name for this wrap?? I’m not a fan of the one I came up with above…
Here is the tutorial that you have all been waiting for! This particular wrap is a match makers dream! I know it’s sometimes hard to match tichels… but keep trying and don’t be afraid to incorporate something new into your wrap!
Sometimes I get so scarf happy that I forget that one scarf can look incredible on its own! Check out this forest green scarf, wrapped in a basic regal wrap and accessorized with a simple bow clip. Practical and beautiful!
Baltimore’s fall colours are UNREAL today! Seriously, I had to stop while walking because I was in shock – the sky, the clouds, the trees, the leaves… WOW!
So obviously the weather outside subliminally inspired my tichel choice! This wrap was done using two long scarves of the same length, braiding the ends into a 4-strand plait.
Have external elements ever influenced your tichel choices in a very obvious way? Tell us about it!
Hello lovely ladies! Here are two similar outfits that I have worn that I thought you’d like! It’s wonderful how wearing a scarf with multiple colours allows you to incorporate those colours into your outfit, and instead of clashing, they now match!
What do you think? How has covering your hair inspired what you wear?
What do you think? How has covering your hair inspired what you wear?
I am so excited to introduce Yael to you! I was lucky to get to see her during my recent whirlwind trip to Israel, and during our time together, so many beautiful thoughts about hair covering spilled from her mouth that I had to whip out my video recorder. There is so much to say about this woman, so instead of telling you all about her, I will instead let her speak for herself:
I know, eh? Our first Lady Wrap Star on video!
Can you believe that Yael’s married name is Sunshine? How perfect is that! Here are some photos of her with her husband:
Yael is incredibly vibrant, warm, and honest. I’m sure y’all want to ask questions and hear more from her, so please tell us what you think in the comments section and Yael will do her best to respond!
When Tiona sent in her gorgeous photo with a sweet note for the “Wrapunzel Ladies do the Zig-Zag Criss Cross” post, I was immediately captivated by her smile and wrapping skills. Turns out that her beautiful wraps only give a hint to the person she is on the inside! Here she is as a Lady Wrap Star! Read on…
Hi Tiona! Can you tell us a little about yourself? What are you all about, some likes/dislikes, how do you choose to spend your time?
Yes. Hi my name is Tiona Reed, I am a mother of four blessings and married to my wonderful husband Roderick Reed. I run my own bakery and absolutely love baking and decorating cakes. There is a fulfillment there when I see the smile on someones face because Ive added to their life memories. I spend all of my time raising my children in the most positive way I know how. I have also started the process of volunteering at the local hospitals cancer center to teach women how to cover their heads in a way to still remain confident. Personal experience has taught me that if a woman still remains confident and positive about the way she looks, her recovery is quickened or her last days are brighter. My husband is currently serving in Afghanistan so all of this is a great responsibility at the present time but I have strong and loving mishpucha helping me through.
How long have you been covering your hair? Can you tell us a bit about why you cover your hair and the process leading to this life decision?
I have not been covering my hair for very long, but I find the journey very rewarding. Becoming more modest had been my conviction for quite some time so when I decided to hold myself accountable and learn what it meant to be modest and cover my hair, I felt like I had accomplished something that would bring more clarity to my life focus. There were a lot of distractions regarding how I looked, in particular my hair. I use to be a hair model when I lived in Atlanta and that seemed to be the focus of my life. Funny story, when I met my husband, I actually missed a hair show I was suppose to be in because I was with him!! Anyways, I later felt there was too much focus on my hair and not enough on what was important, which is self and others. I slowly but surely began to wrap my hair and I have seen how it has transformed my life and the life of the people around me!
What is your favourite way to cover? Favourite colour and why?
My favorite way to cover are snoods!! I am a busy mom, so a snood is fast and easy!! Sometimes I dress it up and put layers underneath, but throw on and go fits my lifestyle. I like to save all the other fun wraps and scarves for Shabbos. Then I get to experiment and play with colors and textures. Just another way I set the day apart. My favorite color would have to be blue. All shades of blue just make me happy. It has a calming affect to me. It’s also a great canvas to add different textures and patterns to.
Do people ever ask you about your hair coverings? What do you say to them? A memorable hair wrapping experience you would like to share?
I don’t really get asked much about my hair coverings as much as I get complimented. There is always a look of curiosity, but not much in the way of conversation, other then a thank you response. My most memorable hair wrapping experience would have to be when I was in Israel and some of the ladies asked me to cover their heads when we were expected to be in areas where it was required. It was such an honor that they were standing, waiting their turns to be wrapped and they absolutely loved it! Some to this day have continued to wrap their hair even upon returning home.
Any scarf wrapping tips you would like to share with the Wrapunzel ladies? What are you grateful today?
Oh my, tips from me!! I would love to learn more tips from everyone else. The only thing I can think to contribute is to always walk away from the mirror feeling inspired and confident. This light is important for others who need the encouragement to cover their hair and still feel empowered. I am grateful for my family and the opportunities that have been placed before me. My life has truly been blessed and I only pray that I have been that same blessing to others.
Thank you for this opportunity!!
And thank YOU Tiona! Thanks for reading everyone – let us know your thoughts in the comments section!
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