Hiya, everyone. This week I'm coming to you with a short blog on headwraps. I'm a firm believer that women with central centrifugal cicatricial (CCCA) need a backup for days when our hair isn't looking the way we want it to. There could be many reasons for that, not the least of which are:
- Topical medications have gunked up our hair and scalp.
- We couldn't style our hair due to burning, pain, or itching.
- Bald spots have surfaced or spread and we're feeling self-conscious.
- We need a bit of energetic protection because navigating this condition is hard.
Personally, I'm not a fan of wigs because they irritate my scalp, so I've been getting more and more into headwraps. I like them because they're easy, they look good, and when I use the right material, they allow my hair and scalp to breathe.
If you're interested in wearing a headwrap but don't know how to style it, here are a few videos that can help:
- Basic style – requires 1.5 to 2 yards of fabric.
- Nine styles using a long rectangular fabric – mute the video if the background music would be disruptive to those around you.
- Three styles using a long triangular scarf – including one look with a fedora.
I mainly wear the basic style, and to create the illusion of volume, I put a soft T-shirt on the top of my head and wrap the fabric around it. You could also use a "wrap base" like this one by Fanm Djanm. (They also sell headwrap fabric).
If you want something ready-made that creates the illusion of volume without wearing anything on top of your head, I recommend Malka London's satin-lined crowns. I had the opportunity to meet the creator of this headwrap during a CCCA support group meeting. I purchased her Jada crown and it's my favorite headwrap.
If you opt to try a headwrap, let me know how it goes. And if you come across other fun styles to wear, please drop a video link in the comments so we can have even more options.
Thanks for reading.
Wishing you grace on this journey,
Lisa
Source Lisa Scott from cccachronicles.com
https://www.cccachronicles.com/the-ease-and-beauty-of-headwraps/
