Hippie head wraps are not necessarily worn around the head. They can be wrapped around the waist or neck. Fashionable for almost fifty years ago, they have never gone out of style. They symbolize individuality, a somewhat radically point of view and the ability to think out of the box.
The hippie movement, which was started by young baby boomers, received its inspiration from such notable beatniks as Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac. The beatniks were hip and hep, and these words came from the African American culture. The do-rag, so useful in the cotton fields of the south, is a long held African American head wrap tradition. The hippies borrowed this practical piece of headgear and made it their own.
Tying a head wrap is simple. All you need to do is wrap it around your head and tie a knot under the nape. Next, wrap the rest of the scarf and tuck the ends. It is the perfect solution for bad hair days. It is also a way to cool yourself off during the hot summer months. There are very good reasons why this multifaceted head scarf has stood the test of time. Today, grandchildren of the original hippies are wearing them.
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