How to Make a Turban

Beginner 5 min 17 steps 24452 views Rating: 4.8/5 Published: 2026-04-27

Tie your hair up in a low bun or a low ponytail.. Fold a large, square scarf into a triangle.. Lay the scarf over your head with the center point against your forehead.

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1

Tie your hair up in a low bun or a low ponytail.

Step 1

Tie your hair up in a low bun or a low ponytail.

2

Fold a large, square scarf into a triangle.

Step 2

Fold a large, square scarf into a triangle.

3

Lay the scarf over your head with the center point against your forehead.

Step 3

Lay the scarf over your head with the center point against your forehead.

4

Knot the fabric length of each side just above your forehead.

Step 4

Knot the fabric length of each side just above your forehead.

5

Bring both sides together at the back of your head.

Step 5

Bring both sides together at the back of your head.

6

Tuck in the loose ends at the front and back of the turban.

Step 6

Tuck in the loose ends at the front and back of the turban.

7

Measure the circumference of your head and add on 6 in (15 cm) to it.

Step 7

Measure the circumference of your head and add on 6 in (15 cm) to it.

8

Measure out a rectangle on a 36 in (91 cm) length of fabric.

Step 8

Measure out a rectangle on a 36 in (91 cm) length of fabric.

9

Cut out the rectangle.

Step 9

Cut out the rectangle.

10

Wrap the headband around your head.

Step 10

Wrap the headband around your head.

11

Get a scarf that is approximately 59 in (1.5 m) long.

Step 11

Get a scarf that is approximately 59 in (1.5 m) long.

12

Place the middle of the scarf over your hair with the front edge folded in.

Step 12

Place the middle of the scarf over your hair with the front edge folded in.

13

Tie the sides of the scarf at the back of your head.

Step 13

Tie the sides of the scarf at the back of your head.

14

Bring the sides of the scarf to your forehead and use 1 to make a loop.

Step 14

Bring the sides of the scarf to your forehead and use 1 to make a loop.

15

Create a loop with the other side.

Step 15

Create a loop with the other side.

16

Tuck the loose ends into the turban.

Step 16

Tuck the loose ends into the turban.

17

Decorate the turban with a small cluster of flowers.

Step 17

Decorate the turban with a small cluster of flowers.

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