Finding a Chanukah gift for a woman who covers her hair can feel tricky. You want something she'll actually use, not another candle that sits in a drawer. A beautiful headscarf, bandana or beanie is a gift she can wear all winter, to carpool, to work, to Shabbos and to every menorah lighting this year.
Here are six easy Hanukkah gift ideas for women who cover their hair, whether she's your sister, your mother, your mother-in-law or your closest friend. And if you'd rather see them all on one page, our Chanukah gift guide has eight nights of ideas.
1. For the one who's always running: a pre-tied tichel
Carpool, work, errands, dinner. If she's always on the go, a pre-tied tichel gives her a few minutes back every morning. It looks like a headscarf she tied carefully in front of the mirror, but the tying is already done. A hidden velvet grip keeps it in place, and an adjustable strap lets her set the fit once.
Not sure which print? If she mostly wears neutrals, Midnight Muse (a navy and white abstract floral) goes with almost everything. If she loves color, Bohemian Nights is charcoal with pink, orange and blue flowers. Browse all our pre-tied tichels.
2. For Shabbos, simchas and menorah lighting: an open back headscarf
Our open back pre-tied tichels have the same velvet grip and adjustable strap, plus an extended back piece for a dressier look, perfect for holidays and special occasions. It's an easy way to give her something that feels a little special for Chanukah parties, Shabbos and the simchas coming up this winter.
Ribbon Romance, black with pink bows and a pink border, is a lovely pick for a festive look. See every style in our open back pre-tied tichels.
3. For the one who likes to tie it her way: a square headscarf
Some women love tying their own scarf. A square headscarf gives her room to play: she can wear it as a classic headscarf, pirate style, or even as a belt. The soft pink and mauve florals of Rosewater make a sweet gift for someone who likes a gentler look. Shop our square headscarves.
4. For busy mornings: a pre-tied bandana
A pre-tied bandana gives her the look of a tied bandana with no tying at all. It's made with elastic for a snug, comfortable fit, so she can slip it on for school drop-off, the gym or a quick coffee run. It also makes an easy add-on to a bigger gift. Monaco Tassel, navy with a gold chain and tassel print, feels just right for the season. See all our pre-tied bandanas.
5. For cold mornings: a knit beanie that fits over her hair or wig
Our new knit beanies are made to fit comfortably over her hair or wig, so she can stay warm on the walk to shul or the school run. They're one size fits all, which makes them one of the easiest gifts to get right. Choose contrast stitching, a sherpa beanie finished with a heart, or a classic knit with our small logo. Shop knit beanies.
6. When you're not sure of her style: a gift card
If you don't know whether she's a pre-tied or a square person, let her choose. A Bandana Bliss gift card comes in $25, $50, $75 and $100, and she can pick the print she'll love.
A few tips for choosing
- Look at what she already wears. If her closet is mostly black, navy and cream, pick a print with one of those colors in it.
- Think about where she'll wear it. Everyday? Go pre-tied. Shabbos and simchas? Go open back.
- Don't worry about size. Pre-tied tichels have an adjustable strap, and beanies are one size fits all.
- Still stuck? Start with our best sellers, the styles women come back for again and again.
And one for you
Chanukah is eight nights of lighting candles, latkes and family. You'll be at every party and every lighting too, so there's nothing wrong with picking something for yourself while you're shopping for her. A new open back for the Chanukah party, or a beanie for cold mornings, is a small way to feel put together through a busy season.
Give her something she'll reach for every day
Beautiful shouldn't be complicated, and neither should finding a Chanukah gift. Look through our Chanukah gift guide, or browse pre-tied tichels, beanies and bandanas, and choose something made with her (and you) in mind.
Planning what to wear yourself? See our easy Chanukah headscarf looks for all eight nights.