Updated September 22, 2026
A look back at one of 2014’s most visible scarf trends: wearing a small silk scarf as a headband.
At the last MTV awards, the singer Pia Mia (right photo below) showed up with a cute purple scarf tied on top of her blond hair. Who initiated the trend? Rihanna who is well known for her “bandana game” or European fashion designers - such as Alexis Mabille? The point is: scarf headbands were a major 2014 fashion trend.

For this style, tie your scarf on top of your head with a decorative knot (can be a simple knot with tails hanging down, a fluffy bow or a rosette). This is it… simple, easy, and fresh! Go for it!
ANNE TOURAINE Paris™ small silk twill scarves (carrés) - size 27x27” (70x70cm) - are perfect to create this fun hair style. As always photos are worth a thousand words…
If you have a 36x36” (90x90cm) scarf, do not worry. You can do it too: fold your scarf into a long band; center it on top of your head, pull the two ends to the back of your neck, cross them and pull them up to the top of your head. Then tie. Et voilà!
The style is versatile and can be adapted to many hair colors, lengths and hairstyles.