Treat each of the two sides of the scarf as a section of hair and continue to braid, adding hair to each section as you go. Pull together a section of hair as you would normally, however, before you divide it into three parts, pin the folded scarf under the section of hair. To begin, fold your scarf in half (this is one of those times when an oblong version might work best). ![]() ![]() But you can also weave your accessory through a more complicated ’do, like a French or fishtail braid. There are multiple ways to incorporate a scarf into a braid and the easiest is simply to pull your hair back into a ponytail, tie one end to the elastic and then use it as one third of your braid, tying the other end off with a second elastic or by wrapping and knotting the scarf itself. Silk and satin fabrics are great for protecting your tresses as well, but while they’re aesthetically pleasing these bad boys tend to slip off, which can be a bit annoying. Fabrics such as cotton or lightweight wools are some of the best because they stay secure. Depending on the style you’re going for, you also want a scarf made of fabric that’s going to stay on your head while still being stylish and washable. In particular, you’ll probably want to use a rectangular style if you like the look of excess fabric hanging down, or if you’re interested in doing a full headwrap or turban. Rectangular head scarves-aka oblong or long scarves-are not quite as multipurpose as their perfectly square cousins, but they do offer other benefits. ![]() If you want it to cover all or most of your head, it should be at least 28 by 28 inches. Square headscarves are the easiest to work with for the greatest variety of hairdos but make sure you’ve selected a scarf that’s big enough for your chosen style. There are two shapes you can choose from: square headscarves or rectangular headscarves. The type of headscarf you choose will depend on your needs, of course, but there are several key factors in selecting a headscarf:
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