If you've been lusting after Alicia Keys' effortless yet stylish headwrap hairstyles, you'll be happy to know that it's actually quite easy to achieve the look. With just a large, colorful silk scarf and a few simple steps, you can have a chic and comfy headwrap updo in no time. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Gather your curls
Start by gathering all of your curls up near the top of your hairline and securing it with an elastic. This creates a pineapple ponytail, which looks great when it's off-center, as it adds a bit of flair to the style.
Step 2: Get your scarf
Next, fold your scarf a couple times to make it long and rectangular. You want to make sure that the size of your scarf covers from your hairline up near the base of your ponytail.
Step 3: Put on your scarf
Starting at the back of your neck, center the scarf along the nape of your neck. Bring the two ends of the scarf to the front of your head and tie a simple knot. Then, wrap the two scarf ends towards the back so that they overlap and back to the front again. Depending on the length of your scarf, you may have to wrap it a couple of times until you've come near the ends. Once you've reached the ends of the scarf, tie another knot and tuck in the ends.
Step 4: Adjust your curls
Adjust and fluff your curls using your fingers or a hair pick. The final look should be asymmetrical, with the scarf tied towards one side of your head.
And that's it! With these simple steps, you can achieve the headwrap updo that Alicia Keys always rocks on the red carpet or in her music videos. This hairstyle is perfect for those days when you want to protect your curls from sun damage, humidity, or just to switch things up.
If you want to see more headwrap styles, check out this video. And if you want to get creative with your scarf collection, try mixing different patterns, colors, or textures to create your own unique look. The possibilities are endless!
Remember, you don't have to sacrifice style for comfort, and with a gorgeous silk scarf head wrap, you can have both. Happy styling!