How to wear a turban

I have always admired turbans but wasn’t sure if I could wear one. Now I have two and I wonder how I ever got along with them!

Turbans are now a permanent fixture in my hat wardrobe and a must for bad hair days.

Turbans are like beanies for girls. Don’t get me wrong - I own two beanies and love them, but really have only worn them to football games. Turbans are more comfortable than beanies and infinitely more stylish. Case in point - I wore a turban to work today – Turbans 1 Beanies 0. 

Here’s how I wear my turbans.

Look number one – Winter turban

Turban from Sportsgirl $19.95

Look number two – evening turban

Turban from Sportsgirl $29.95 includes brooch

Look number three - "I vont to be alone darling!" turban

Turban from Sportgirl as above.

I had to try with all my hair up as it reminds me of glamourous actresses from the 30s and 40s. It’s untouchable, reserved glamour.

I love it.

You’re convinced and need to have one? Here’s my shopping guide:

Top it off with a turban by hairromance featuring printed hats

Hair accessory
$48 - shopnastygal.com

Vintage shade
atelier-mayer.com

River Island printed hat
15 GBP - riverisland.com

Vintage style hat
rokit.co.uk

So, are you going to wear a turban? How will you wear yours?

Top it off with a turban

I am so overdue for colour, and I think it’s putting me off writing about all things hair. I am timing my hair appointment for an event but it is making these last few days unbearably hard.

I have lots of ideas for hairstyles but I can’t bear to photography my hair in the state it is at the moment.

I have two secrets for (attempting) to hide regrowth:

• Wear your hair out
• Wear your hair in curls

When you pull your hair back your show more of your hairline and it darkens all of your hair. Wearing your hair out leaves the focus on your hair itself, not your hairline. The added root lift of the curls helps disguise your regrowth a little further.

This only goes so far, as my awesome friend once told me – it’s impossible to act inconspicuously.  The act of trying to be inconspicuous makes you the most conspicuous person in the room.

It’s true.

So instead I have been thinking about ways to cover up my hair.

I have been wearing hats, headscarves and now I’m contemplating turbans.

 

Inspired by Elizabeth Taylor and her contribution to turbans, a lovely reader also asked for some tips on how to wear this illustrious headgear.

The turban has regained popularity over the last year and was a mini trend, however it wasn’t really picked up as it is man-repelling.

For a fabulous how-to make your own turban click over to The Man Repeller.

If you’re not man-repelling, the way to make the turban more wearable is to have your hair flowing in loose waves, perfectly shown by Rachel Zoe.

 

Personally, I like the sleek, almost austere look of all your hair in a turban. It’s so classic. I will be wearing this on days when I don’t have time to wash my hair. On the weekend I can definitely see the turban with some high-waisted flares.

Where to buy your turban?

ASOS and River Island have some bargain turbans. Wig shops should also stock some styles. I’m shopping this week so will let you know what I buy.

Would you top your outfit off with a turban? What are your tips for dealing with overdue hair?

Bad hat, good hat – Winter

Bad hat – Katie Price

Nothing else to say.

Good hat – Kate Moss

Congratulations to Kate Moss on her engagement. This shot was the day before when they went shopping for the ring. This is the hat you want to be wearing. More stylish than the trilby and perfect for winter. Even though it’s summer here in Australia, I will be on the lookout for one of these…