How to Wear a Silk Scarf in Your Hair: 8 Effortless Styles

Perhaps the easiest place to begin.

Gather your hair into a low or mid-height ponytail and secure it as usual. Fold your silk scarf diagonally, roll it into a long band and tie it around the base of the ponytail, allowing the ends to fall naturally through the hair.

Keep the knot relaxed rather than overly perfect. The movement of the silk is part of what makes this style work.

Artifact styling note: Position your favourite section of the artwork towards the outside before tying so that it remains visible once the scarf falls.

An easy way to introduce print without covering the hair completely.

Fold your scarf diagonally and continue folding until you have a long, narrow band. Place it beneath the hair at the nape of the neck, bring both ends upwards and tie them at the crown.

For a cleaner look, knot it underneath the hair instead and allow the smooth band of silk to sit across the top of the head.

Wear it with loose hair, a low bun or a relaxed ponytail.

A simple bun becomes something much more considered with the addition of silk.

Pull the hair into a low bun at the nape of the neck. Fold the scarf into a narrow band and wrap it around the bun once or twice before securing it with a knot.

Leave the ends long for softness, or tuck them beneath the scarf for a more minimal finish.

This is particularly beautiful with tailoring, a simple knit or an open-collar shirt.

For something a little more expressive, don't hide the volume of a 90 × 90 cm scarf — make a feature of it.

Tie your scarf around a low ponytail or bun and finish it in a generous bow, allowing the silk to fall down the back.

The scale is what makes this feel modern. Pair it with a simple silhouette and minimal jewellery so the scarf becomes the statement.

A reference to old-world glamour that feels surprisingly contemporary again.

Fold your scarf diagonally into a triangle and place it over the crown of the head. Bring the ends beneath the chin and secure them with a loose knot.

The secret is in the styling around it: sunglasses, a blazer, crisp shirt or simple knit keep the look feeling modern rather than nostalgic.

Alternatively, take the ends around the neck and tie them at the back for a cleaner silhouette.

Instead of simply tying the scarf around your hair, weave it through it.

Start with a low ponytail and secure one end of a folded scarf at the base. Divide the hair and scarf into sections and loosely braid them together, allowing flashes of print to appear through the length of the hair.

Secure at the bottom and leave a little silk free at the end.

It's an unexpected way to show the colours and artwork within a scarf — particularly beautiful from behind.

A little more playful, but still beautifully polished in silk.

Fold your scarf into a long band and wrap it around a high bun or top knot. Tie once and leave the ends free, or create a small bow.

Alternatively, wear the scarf itself across the head and finish with the knot at the top turban style, for a more statement interpretation.