Easy Silk Scarf Hairstyle Tutorial Anyone Can Do

Claudya Moreira
by Claudya Moreira

If you’re new to accessorizing with scarves, this silk scarf ponytail look will be perfect for you. It’s easy to replicate and would complement many types of hair. 


Grab a silk scarf and follow along with this step-by-step guide to recreate this scarf ponytail hairstyle.

Tools and Materials:

Hair elastic

Silk scarf

1. Make a Low Ponytail

Start off by collecting your hair into a low ponytail and securing it with a hair elastic.

2. Fold Scarf Into Thin Strip 

Next, neatly fold your silk scarf into a thin, ribbon-like strip. Then center it at the base of your ponytail.

Fold a scarf strip

3. Wrap Scarf Tails Around Ponytail

Cross each tail of the scarf under the ponytail to begin wrapping the hair.



Cross tails around ponytail base

4. Repeat

Continue crossing the scarf tails around the ponytail, alternating between crossing above and below it. 

Be sure to pull the ends of the scarf to tighten as you go. Avoid leaving gaps between the crossed sections.

Repeat

Twist the ends around your fingers to keep the fabric taut.

Keep scarf taut

5. Tie the Ends

After a few repetitions (the number will depend on the length of your hair and the size of the scarf), tie the ends of the scarf in a double knot, leaving short tails for a bow effect.

Double knot the ends of the scarf

Here’s the final look of this silk scarf hairstyle: 

Silk scarf hairstyle

With just a few simple steps, you can create a chic silk scarf hairstyle to dress up any outfit. Let me know in the comments if you plan to try this silk scarf ponytail idea. 


Then check out how to style a scarf top for the office

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