Want to learn how to tie a gele headtie for beginners? Come on, let’s show you – with video tutorials and also by explanation. It’s not that hard, even if you have never tied Gele before. Some of my friends told me they used our featured videos to learn and perfect how to tie Gele, as beginners. You too can. Now get your Gele fabric ready.
Watch the Gele video tutorials below and follow along. Just get out any gele fabric and practice along while watching the video – just play, pause and repeat. If you prefer reading to watching videos, I got you – I wrote a detailed step by step explanation down below (after the videos).
#1. How to Tie Sego Gele With Pleats (Video)
- Video 1 Above: Gele tying video tutorial using wired aso-oke headtie | Video 2 (above): How to tie pleated sego gele headtie
#2. How to Tie a Pleated Gele for Beginners (Step by Step Video)
- Video 2 Above: How to tie a simple multi-pleated gele for beginners (scroll down to read ‘the 10 steps in writing’).
DIFFERENT GELE-TYING STYLES TUTORIALS:
- How to Tie Twisted Fan Gele Style (Video)
- How to Tie Rose Gele (Steps by Step)
- How to Tie Infinity Pleats Ankara Gele
- How to Tie Ankara Turban Gele Styles (in Different Ways)
- How to Tie Nigerian Turban Headwrap (using Velvet or any Fabric)
10 Quick Steps: How to Tye a Gele with Layers (THE EXPLANATION)
Tying a gele into a headwrap involves tying it around the head and making pleats in layers, and knotting the scarf to keep it firm on the head. The finished look is a gorgeous hat. So, how do you tie a gele head-scarf (for a beginner)? Or how do you perfect your skills (if your gele-tying skills are below average)?
In case you prefer to learn by reading steps than watching the video tutorial above, here is the step by step instruction on how to tie Nigerian-style gele headtie:
Material Needed: Any of these headtie fabrics in about one-and-half arm length width: aso-oke gele, sego gele, a few yards of Ankara wax print or any firm fabric. That’s all.
STEP 1: Get your hair out of the way, by slicking/ packing it to the back. If you’re wearing weaves or braids, pack it up into a center-bun. Alternatively, or wear a wig cap or hair net.
STEP 2: Straighten one end of the gele’s width, and fold up a small part of the fabric’s edge.
STEP 3: Place the gele head-tie over your head, covering both ears; and hold both ends of the fabric until it is very tight on your head. Now, you are holding on to the ends of the gele with each hand (right and left).
STEP 4: Ease off pressure on one side of the fabric, so that one end is longer than the other. The usual ration is to have one-third of the fabric (shorter side) on one hand and two-third or the gele fabric (longer side) on the other hand.
STEP 5: Now, both ends of the gele should be behind your head. Next, pull the shorter side inward (to the back of your head) so that the longer side is out to the front, over the shorter end. If you’re right-handed, the longer end of the gele should be gripped by your right hand, and the shorter side should be gripped firmly by your left hand.
STEP 6: Next, wrap the long arm of the gele around your head, while holding firm to the shorter end. Ensure that the shorter end is wrapped into the inside of the back of your head, and have the long side wrapped outward to the front of your head. While wrapping the gele around, take time to make nice pleats and folds; and also smoothen the layers that are forming – although you can leave it until later if you like.
STEP 7: Pull the long arm around tightly to form a layer. If the gele fabric is very long gele, you should do another round of wrapping the longer end (of the fabric) around your head one more time. If not, move to the next step.
STEP 8: Next, bring both arms of the gele fabric to the back of your head and cross the ends of the headtie (to get ready to tie the ends).
STEP 9: Now, knot both ends of the gele arms together to secure the head-tie tightly. Tie it one or two more times to keep it locked down.
STEP 10: Next, make a clean finishing by using your hands to adjust the gele from side to side. Use your thumb and fingers to smoothen the folds and layers of pleats. Adjust the top to make the gele fan-out. Keep adjusting your gele until you like what see in the mirror. Your gele hat is ready to wear. Congratulations, you just tied your first gele like a pro.
That’s the end of your gele-tying lesson. Be sure to come back to re-watch the video tutorial above and practice some more.
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wanna view the video but kinda having problems doing it………pls help cus i wanna share my testimonies like others
Hello Adukabe,
I just checked and the gele video tutorial is showing very okay. Please check again and share your ‘testimonies’ with others oo.
Later, check out our other fashion and beauty tutorial videos here (click).
nice tips..very useful n interesting..thnx
Thanks.
All i could say is wow its simpily easy to learn and understand. Great thanks
You’re welcome, Alexandrina. I’m glad you like the ‘ how to tie Gele’ video tutorial. Thanks for visiting us here at NaijaGlamWedding.
It’s really good but would love to learn more
Hi d gele tutorial was amazing, Tnks for sharing with us…pls will I have to sew together two different gele to get dat two different colors of gele tying?tnks
Hi Joy. Yes, you can – I have seen ladies do that, and have even seen some Geles sold ready-made like that. Fashion is all about exploring the creativity that comes to your head – so, rock on, girl!
God bless u for ds tutorial. I feel helples wen I av 2go 4occasions bt cnt tie my gele myslf.I wl always com bk. 2ds post wen am lost.
You’re welcome, Wunmi. You’re not alone – most women suck at tying Gele, some can manage but spend hours doing it. I’m glad that the Gele video tutorial has increased your confidence that you too can get better at tying your Gele yourself. Do come back as many times as you like to re-watch the Gele tutorial.
love u,tnks.God bless u for teaching. Am not really a gele person but I wld start trying it now
Awesome! I’m happy to know that the above Gele tutorial video has inspired you to rethink about wearing Gele headwraps. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks, Temmy.
This is really awesome. I love it die. Please teach us some more. Twoderful.
Thanks, dear. I am glad you like the Gele tutorial.
pls,i cnt view d gele tying tutorial, i exhausted my data plan& could only view d headgear styles. pls,ma kindly direct to d site well as i can view ur other diy.Thanks in anticipation
Hi Aisha, sorry about that. I just checked now and the ‘How to tie Gele’ vidoe tutorial is showing okay. Please try viewing it again, and let me know how it goes. Thanks for visiting NaijaGlamWedding.
After watching the video, all I have to say is thank you and God bless.
Aww! Thank you (too) for your feedback, Ifeoma. More power to your Gele-tyieng skills:)
It’s very helpful, what about people with low cut, will it still work out d same way?
It will work on any type of hair style. If you have plenty of hair, you need to first pack it back-tight before tying your Gele scarf.
Oh my God,this is realy nice and easy to know.have been looking forward to this.Thank you,it realy help
I am glad that this post and above video was of help to you. Thanks for your feedback. Be sure to see our other DIY videos (click here). Also subscribe by email and follow us on Facebook, in order to be the first to know when there’s a new post here.
Thanks 4 d lesson,but pls I need 2 know more on d finishing it’s important
You’re welcome to NaijaGlamWedding, Commy. Don’t worry, your finishing will become perfect with time – just keep practicing with different headties, and the above video.
Thanks so much Stella for making it easy for me,now I can tie my gele perfectly, all thanks to u, love u
You are so welcome, Euphemia. I am glad that you’re now a Gele expert. Let’s see some of your gele pictures – post them on our Facebook page.
i really love the vedio on how to tie gele thanks for teaching me
You are welcome, Adesayo. I’m happy you came around. Be sure to check out our many other video tutorials to learn various beauty and fashion DIYs.
That was a nice one. I have been trying to get the layer style but never did. Thank you for making it simple. Once again thank you.
You’re welcome, Aisha. I am happy to hear that.
Thanks for sending us your feedback. Please keep coming back for more, and invite your friends too.
after watching d video,i think tieing of gele is not dat difficult as it seems.
I know that feeling, Helen. I am sure you’ll become a Gele expert in no time, if you practice along with the video a few times. We have heard many of our readers tell us that. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to check out our other helpful Fashion and Beauty Video tutorials for beginners.
I was unable 2 watch the video on how to tie gele and I would like to watch it
Hi Taiwo. I just rechecked and the ‘Gele Tying’ tutorial video works perfectly. Try using another device (phone, tablet or computer) to browse this page again. I am sure the fault was from your device. Let me know how that goes.
I really love to see dis video but it wasn’t showing on my phone, pls can I buy it on vcd by paying,have waited so long to meet who will teach me how to tie gele.pls will be waiting 4 ur reply.thanks
Hi Yetunde. Sorry about that. The video is free, not for sale. The problem is with your phone – because the video plays on most devices (I just retested it now). I suggest you find a time to use a laptop/ desktop computer or a tablet or another device to look at this post again – that will ensure that you see the video.
You made it so simple and nice even though I know how to
wrap yours is easier to learn.
Thanks
I luv dis.Tnx so much, though I didn’t get d finishing..#covers face# lol
You’re welcome, Dayo. The finishing will become perfect for you if you practice more with the video. Apparently, the backside of Gele is harder to learn, and this video shows it well.
Thank you so much!!! you’re a life saver, although i’d like to see a vid of you doing the same for someone else! thanks. bye!
You’re welcome, Dolapo. Your concerns are noted.
Hello Stella,im so in love with d lesson,am very poor in tying gele,pls how do I save d video?
Hi Sumbo, thanks for your feedback on this Gele tutorial. The video is meant to be watched here, so I suggest you bookmark this page and come back to it as many times as you like. I have no idea how you can save it – sorry dear.