That's the question we get most often before someone dares to order. The answer is yes, and it's not down to luck or how hard you pull. It's down to how the garment is sewn.
Why the concern exists
Most people have only worn a hat and scarf over their own hair. Hair provides friction, and without it, it seems reasonable to assume that everything will slip off. This is also true of a regular thin piece of fabric.
A turban is not a piece of cloth. It is shaped to the shape of the head and stays in place through its own construction.
Three things that keep it in place
The shape. The fabric is sewn so that it fits snugly around the back of the head and tapers at the neck. It's the taper that does the work, not the pressure around the forehead.
The stretch. The material gives way when you pull on it and then contracts. This means even pressure across the entire head instead of hard pressure in one spot.
The adjustment at the neck. Several of our models can be tightened at the back, allowing you to adjust the width to your head instead of hoping that one size fits all.
You don't need needles or tape.
Nothing should get stuck in the skin. Needles require hair to attach to, and tape on a scalp that is already sore from treatment is exactly the wrong way to go. A turban that needs tape is the wrong size or model.
When it still slips
It happens, and the reason is almost always one of two things.
Incorrect size. If it sits loosely over the back of the head, it will move backwards during the day. If the model has an adjustment, tighten it properly the first time.
Incorrect placement. The front edge should be just above the eyebrows. Further up, the surface area holding the item decreases, and then it loses its grip.
A scarf you tie yourself is a different matter. You usually need a thin hat underneath to give the fabric something to hold onto, which we cover in How to Tie Your Scarf .
In the wind and when you sleep
It stays in place in the wind and when you bend over. If you're going to sleep in it, choose a model designed for that. A silk or satin sleep cap is made to lie flat against the pillow, which an everyday turban is not.
See if you can
It takes five minutes to feel the difference between a model that stays in place and one that doesn't, and it's difficult to judge from a picture. You're welcome to visit us in Stockholm or Uppsala by appointment.
See all turbans and headwear , or read the guide on headwear for cancer .