3 Glam Vintage Head Scarf Style Ideas
One of my guilty pleasures is curling up on the couch and watching an old black and white film from the 1940s.
If you’re an admirer of historical fashion trends, follow along with this quick tutorial to learn how to create a few vintage head scarf styles. They are easy to create and give Hollywood scarf vibes.
For all 3 looks, pull your hair into a bun or ponytail that sits at the back of your head. I’m using a double sided Pashmina scarf.
Style 1: The screen siren
1. Line it up
Align your scarf to cover your bun or ponytail.
2. Knot your scarf
Then tie a double knot at your forehead.
3. Spread it
Then, spread the fabric of the knot, like this:
Tuck the ends in the back to hide them and here’s the final look:
Such an easy style and so very Hollywood!
Style 2: Sunset Boulevard
1. Fold the scarf
For this second look, fold over about ⅓ of it at the top.
2. Place the scarf
Next, place the loop at the end of the fold so that it sits on your head like this:
3. Make a second loop
Pull the long end around the back of your head.
Bring this end to the front and make another loop.
4. Twist and thread the loop
Twist it and pass the first loop through this new loop.
Then pull the ends to tighten.
Now, fluff and center the exposed loop to make it look nice.
5. Make the top of the turban
Take the free end of the scarf and spread it over your head, behind the loop in the front.
Then tuck in the ends into the perimeter of the turban.
Et voila!
This Hollywood scarf looks very sophisticated!
Style 3: Rodeo Drive
1. Knot your scarf
For this next style, tie your scarf in the front.
Make sure to tuck in the fabric that comes up from the back, behind the knot, to cover your hair.
2. Twist one side and make a snail
Next, grab one of the sides of the scarf and twist it until the end.
Then, twist this end of the scarf around the root to make a snail shape.
3. Repeat
Do the same thing on the other side. Make sure you tuck in the fringe at the end as much as possible.
Here’s the final look for this vintage hair scarf:
Vintage head scarf styles
I hope you were inspired to try one of these vintage head scarf styles. Comment your favorite down below.
For more vintage scarf ideas, check out 3 more classy vintage head scarf styles.
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Thanks so much for the swell reminder! I had forgotten about scarves, great way to keep your hair off the neck & face when it's hot.
Enjoyed the tutorial. My husband and I ride a motorcycle. I hate my hair flying all over. These will be fun to try to keep things in order.