It's the question we're asked most often before someone dares to order. The answer is yes, and it has nothing to do with luck or how tightly you pull. It comes down to how the turban is sewn.
Why people worry
Most of us have only ever worn hats and scarves over our own hair. Hair creates friction, and without it, it seems reasonable that everything would slide off. That's true for an ordinary thin piece of fabric, too.
But a turban isn't a piece of fabric. It's shaped to fit the head and stays in place thanks to its own construction.
Three things that keep it in place
The shape. The fabric is sewn to close snugly around the back of the head and taper towards the nape. It's that taper that does the work, not pressure around the forehead.
The stretch. The material gives when you pull it and then springs back. That creates even pressure over the whole head rather than tight pressure in one spot.
The adjustment at the nape. Several of our styles can be tightened at the back. That way you adapt the fit to your head instead of hoping one size fits all.
You don't need pins or tape
Nothing needs to be attached to your skin. Pins need hair to hold on to, and tape on a scalp that's already sore after treatment is exactly the wrong way to go. A turban that needs tape is the wrong size or the wrong style.
If it still slips
It happens, and the cause is almost always one of two things.
Wrong size. If it sits loosely over the back of the head, it will shift backwards during the day. If the style has an adjustment, tighten it properly the first time.
Wrong placement. The front edge should sit just above the eyebrows. Any higher and the area holding the turban gets smaller, and it loses its grip.
A scarf you tie yourself is a different matter. You'll usually need a thin cap underneath to give the fabric something to grip. We walk you through it in How to tie your scarf.
In the wind and while you sleep
The turban stays on in the wind and when you lean forward. If you want to sleep in it, choose a style made for that. A silk or satin sleep cap is designed to stay put against the pillow, which an everyday turban isn't.
Try one on if you can
It takes five minutes to feel the difference between a style that stays put and one that doesn't, and it's hard to judge from a photo. You're welcome to visit us in Stockholm or Uppsala by appointment.
See all women's turbans and headwear, read how to wash and care for your turban or our guide to headwear during cancer treatment.