How to wear a Hijab fashionably

"Hijab," worn by many Muslim women as a sign of modesty and dignity, in some cultures refers only to a head scarf and in others indicates the entire outfit or manner of dressing. Wearing hijab has become an art form to many women, and beautiful fashions have arisen from its tradition. Many women seek a balance between modesty and fashion.

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   Step 1
   Pick a colorful headscarf. They come in all colors and patterns, allowing for you to coordinate your hijab with your outfit. Also consider your face's shape and color to choose a scarf that best compliments you.
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   Step 2
   Research different ways to wear your headscarf. Consider your lifestyle and your tradition's laws, as well as the particular occasion for which you're dressing. If you're an active woman, you may want to consider the Amira hijab, which you won't lose while playing sports. A Kuwaiti hijab can be worn for a more formal occasion. Different cultures also have different styles with which you can experiment. For example, Egyptian Muslims have developed their own unique version of the hijab.
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   Step 3
   Try newer fashions. It's becoming popular, for example, for young women to wear a square hijab and braid three corners. This method may require a second scarf to cover the back of your neck and your shoulders.
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   Step 4
   Pin your headscarf with embellished pins. You can find ones that appear jeweled, or have butterflies, flowers or some other object on them.
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   Step 5
   Choose jewelry that accents your headscarf and clothes. Consider long strands of beads or chains with large pendants with a long and flowing outfit. Bangles and rings can also add the finishing touch to your hijab.
   

How to Look Cool Wearing a Muslim Hijab

Young Muslim women worldwide have a dilemma when it comes to wearing the traditional Islamic scarf. or hijab. Islamic traditions state that a woman should have her hair covered, but it doesn't look cool to simply drape the scarf over your head and wrap the loose ends around your neck. Instead, style the hijab similarly to hair to reflect your personality. Here's how you can turn the hijab into a fashionable bun.

Things You'll Need:

• Rectangular scarf
• Safety pin
• Decorative clasp or pin

1. Step 1

Choose a rectangular scarf to match your outfit.

2. Step 2

Secure long hair in a ponytail or use a hair band to keep your hair pulled
back

3. Step 3

Place the scarf on your head so the ends are even and pin it at the nape of your neck. There are two loose ends of the hijab that hang down over your shoulders.

4. Step 4

Twist each of the two long ends of the rectangular scarf beginning at the bottom of the scarf and working up toward the nape of your neck. Once complete, there will be two separate twisted pieces of material.

5. Step 5

Take both ends of the twisted hijab and tie a knot at the nape of your neck.

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Tie a second knot at the top of the scarf just above the first knot. Tightly pull the ends of the scarf together and form them into the shape of a bun. Twirl the loose ends of the hijab together and wrap them under the bun.

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Secure the bun with a decorative pin or clasp.