Kenya RaymerWhile men and women, both black and white, have always worn some type of head covering for practical usage, the fashionable headwrap scarves that we see today have a history that lies with the black woman. During times of slavery, headwraps denoted that black men and women were property. Laws were even passed in the south, that mandated black women to wear them. Female slaves began to tie their wraps in unique ways that reflected their African roots while serving as a form of self expression. Eventually headwraps became a means of distinguishing one’s self and symbol of community (source).
Today African and African-American women wear headwraps for purposes of convenience, cultural representation, self-expression, celebration, and of course fashion! Here are 40 moments that prove the headwrap is the ultimate statement piece!
1. Floral Headwrap Tied Low
2. Headwrap Piled High
3. Braided Headwrap
4. Headwrap with Bold Lip
5. Headwrap Tied Over Gray Bob
6. Fuscia Headwrap
7. Headwrap & Marley Twists
8. Headwrap Tied Over Long Wavy Hair
9. Headwrap Tied in Low Knot
10. Black & White Striped Headwrap
11. Knotted Headwrap
12. Gold Headwrap
13. Pink Headwrap Tied over Long Curly Hair
14. Alicia Keys Twisted Headwrap
15. African Print Headwrap
16. Yuna’s Sleek Black Headwrap
17. Knotted Headwrap with Bangs
18. Headwrap Tied Over Long Locs
19. Andra Day Retro Headwrap
20. Headwraps With Your Tribe
21. Headwrap Tied into a Turban
22. Pineapple Headwrap
23. Bright Yellow Headwrap
24. Blue Stripped Headwrap
25. Black & Red Headwrap
26. Top-Knotted Striped Headwrap
27. Tranquil Blue Headwrap
28. Headwraps in Formation
29. Headwrap & Box Braids
30. Blue Headwrap Tied High
31. White Headwrap with Jewelry
32. Headwrap Tied Like a Handkerchief
33. Red Headwrap Wrapped High Over Locs
34. Yellow Floral Headwrap
35. Black & White Headwrap Tied Over Loose Curls
36. Red & Purple Headwrap
37. Headwrap Tied into a Bow
38. Bridal Headwrap
39. Pink Printed Headwrap
40. Headwrap & Swimwear
Nancy Cooper
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