The doek is a headwrap worn by South African women.The doek has become a popular hair accessory with many different ways to wear it.You just need a scarf or bandana that you like.It can be arranged in a bow tie knot or a simple top knot.Tying the doek can be done in a few steps.It will get easier as you practice.
Step 1: Make sure your doek is clean before you wear it.
For the day, choose a nice headscarf.Make sure your scarf is clean by shaking it out.It's a good idea to stretch it out to get rid of the wrinkling.
Step 2: The doek should be around your head.
Wrap the doek around the base of the head.The nape of your neck is where it should be touching.The top knot should be centered if you make the ends of the scarf the same way.
Step 3: The doek should be tied at the top of your head.
Tie the ends of the fabric in a single knot.The knot should be placed at the center of your head.
Step 4: You should tie two more knots over the first one.
Two more knots are created when the ends of the fabric are brought together again.The top knot look will be created by this.The style will hold if the knots are tied tightly.If you like the look of a larger top knot, you can tie even more knots.
Step 5: Tuck the ends of the fabric.
Wrap the left end around your knot as many times as you can.Wrap the end around your knot.Wrap it clockwise for the right side.
Step 6: Pick a doek that suits your outfit and stretch it out a bit.
It is important that it is clean and smooth before you tie it.It is better if you have a lighter doek.It will be easier to make the bow tie with this.
Step 7: Pull the ends of the fabric.
Put the long fabric ends of your doek into loops.There are loops that will form your bowtie.
Step 8: Two loops are tied together into a bow.
Pull one of the loops under the other to form a knot.Pull the knot tightly to secure it.
Step 9: Pull extra fabric in or out to adjust the bow to your liking.
A bow with smaller loops is a more casual style while a larger bow is great for a special party or event.It's a good idea to do this in front of a mirror to make sure you like the bow.
Step 10: Conceal the ends.
There may be long fabric ends to your bow tie, depending on the length of your scarf.The ends should be put into the rest of the wrap.If you like how it looks, you can leave the ends as they are.
Step 11: Pick a doek for the day.
Pick a doek that you think would look good in a bun and make sure it is clean.If your hair is tied up in a bun, it will be easier to create this style.
Step 12: Wrap your doek around your head.
The two ends should be resting on your back.
Step 13: You need to tie the doek behind your head.
Take the ends of the wrap and knot them together.The knot will be resting on your neck.
Step 14: The doek can be twisted.
Take the two ends of the fabric and twist them together.You can either twist one end at a time or both at the same time.
Step 15: Wrap the twisted ends around your head.
Wrap the twisted fabric pieces around your head.Wrap these pieces around your head multiple times depending on the length of your scarf.You should have about 1 inch of material on each side.
Step 16: Wrap the ends of the fabric around the doek.
Take the ends of your twisted pieces and put them in the side of the wrap.Make sure the doek is secure by moving your head around a bit.