Are you looking to improve your fashion sense by experimenting with new looks? You have unquestionably come to the ideal spot. Find out the artistic ways to wear the hijab depending on occasions, seasons, and coordination preferences. Let our curated collection be your guide in finding the distinctive hijab styles that suit your individuality. Whether you’re new to hijab fashion or seeking trendy inspiration, this article presents 10 simple yet fashionable hijab looks. Let’s get started right away!

The hijab serves as a powerful religious expression for numerous Muslim women, representing their way of life. It holds significant symbolism as these women wrap elegant head coverings around their heads, veiling their hair gracefully. Through this act, they convey a strong message about the innate beauty of women, challenging society’s perception that feminine attractiveness requires visible hair.

By delicately putting the hijab over their heads, these women fulfill their vow to protect their modesty and obey God’s command. This remarkable message forms the cornerstone of various hijab styles we gathered.

1. Turkish Hijab

The Turkish hijab style has become a popular choice in the world of modest design. It offers a minimalist look when worn, showcasing effortless grace and attractive elements of luxury. Experience its transformational power by draping it over your neck or securing it at the back. 

2. Effortlessly Draped Hijab

This style is comfortable and convenient for women who want to tie their hijabs differently. It has an airy room, a dash of class, and is suitable for wudu steps, giving it a practical and refined look. Regardless of the fabric (chiffon, silk, viscose, or cotton), this look can be easily created to meet your preferences. The loosely tied hijab is ideal for heated settings, providing both comfort and modesty while keeping you calm and collected. Thanks to its breathable and loose-fit design!

3. Hijab Style with Chest Draping

Have you ever purchased a headscarf with a captivating motif only to feel disappointed that when you wear it as a hijab, the print is hidden? Don’t worry! This hijab style covers the chest and is tailored especially for you. Simply spread one corner of the scarf across your chest and tie the remaining fabric to form your hijab. This allows you to proudly show off the captivating print in all its splendor.

4. Turban Hijab: A Statement of Fashion Confidence

The turban hijab style is elegant and makes a statement. This hijab updo is stylish for working ladies. It symbolizes style because of how elegant and sleek it is. Wrap the hijab around your neck and make a top knot for a stunning look. Bid adieu to the trouble of using additional pins with this fuss-free hijab style. Pair a turtleneck or high-collar top in jersey or crinkle cotton to cover your neck seamlessly.

5. Earring-Flaunting Hijab Look

While donning a headscarf, you can still love and wear flashy earrings. This hijab style can showcase jewelry. Try knotting your hijab right behind your earlobe or tightly tying it over your neck to elegantly drape it on one side and show off your stunning earrings on the other.

With the right accessories, like edgy hoops or subtly exquisite diamonds, this style can drastically make you look more fashionable and sophisticated.

6. Classic Arabic Hijab Style

This alluring fashion trend adopted by Arab women covers the entire head and forms a triangle shape that beautifully drapes over the chest. They prefer voluminous hijabs, choosing high updos and deftly wrapping huge scarves around their heads numerous times to create a breathtakingly large hijab. This style not only holds your hair firmly but also adds a beautiful and elegant finishing touch to your overall hijab ensemble. 

7. Khimar Hijab Fashion: Veiling with Sophistication

The “khimar,” derived from the word “cover,” gently extends to the chest or stomach while covering the head, neck, and shoulders. You can be hijab-ready in minutes by easily putting the khimar over your head and adjusting the fit. Its low-maintenance nature makes it popular among Hijabis because it provides superb coverage and flexibility without requiring elaborate styling.

The khimar, a multipurpose one-piece outfit, offers a variety of styling options. You may choose a khimar with elastic cuffs for a prominent look or a floral khimar for a vibrant, subtle look. Perfect for summer, its lightweight and floating design ensures coolness and comfort while you move.

8. Shoulder-Covering Hijab Style for a Fashionable Look

This hijab style offers unparalleled versatility when it comes to creating a statement while retaining an aura of modest elegance. To achieve the look, pin your hijab under your chin and neatly cross both ends over the opposite shoulder. With a few hijab pins, you can get a simple yet lovely appearance. To achieve a more luxurious appearance, let one side of the hijab gracefully fall over your shoulders. Choose the most luxurious materials such as chiffons, satins, and matte satin hijabs to create a stunning drape. 

9. Timeless Classic Casual Hijab Style

This simple, timeless, and classic design of the hijab maintains a distinct position among other styles. It’s popular because of its simplicity to carry out and compatibility with various hijab fabrics like viscose, crinkle cotton, or jersey for a relaxed look.

Make one side of the hijab longer than the other when placing it on your head to achieve an effortless look. Tuck the scarf neatly under your chin. Push the longer side towards the opposite ear over your head using a straight pin.

Switch to chiffon or satin hijabs for formal occasions to add sophistication and elegance, perfect for weddings and other special events.

10. Multi-layered Hijab: A Fashion-forward Choice

Layered hijabs are a must-try to enhance your face’s beauty with a voluminous effect. Layer the hijab over your head for a fascinating look. This style goes well with both formal and casual attire, blending simplicity and sophistication. Get an attractive and simple to wear look with its layered design on the head and chest.

Conclusion

Today’s Hijab fashion is anticipated to be vibrant and stylish, with airy styles like lightweight chiffon drapes and turban hijabs offering both comfort and style. To find the hijab styles that best suit unique personalities and aesthetic preferences, Hijabis can experiment with various fabrics, and explore various designs. With these ten fashionable styles, they can boldly express themselves while adhering to their values and beliefs.

About The Author:

Rafia Tahir is a Quran scholar and guest blogger, dedicated to sharing the message of Islam. Her engaging writing style and deep knowledge make her a cherished voice in the Islamic community. She has been in the Islamic writing industry for the past two years. She occasionally writes articles for other Muslim media. 

Instagram: @raftahir

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Fashion Trends! Everybody is in a frenzy about these words, and even Muslim youth are keeping up with the latest fads. Whether it’s oversized shirts or ripped jeans, all are in. Although some trends can be awful at times, I personally don’t have a problem with them and really appreciate some of them. The popular low-rise jeans, on the other hand, I mean, what the heck was going on?

Even though some trends are pretty good, they can still be considered culturally unsuitable to some people. As Muslims, we should appreciate more subdued options. The excessive misrepresentation of our modest clothing commonly called hijab is distressing and diminishes its significance of humility and purity. This is a topic that I believe deserves to be discussed.

As Muslims, we believe in dressing modestly as commanded in the Holy Qur’an as meant to safeguard modesty and dignity. The most beautiful element, the hijab, commonly known to specifically refers to the headscarf or head covering worn by Muslim women, is a representation of a woman’s commitment to her belief and her reverence for her Almighty.

The term “hijab” in its essence is used by contemporary Muslims to refer to a dress code that covers the body, and is typically associated with Muslim women’s clothing. The basic requirements of hijab are that it should be loose, opaque (not transparent), and cover the parts of the body that are considered private by Muslims, known as the “awrah”. For women, this typically includes everything except the face and hands. Men’s “awrah” – their minimum requirement for covering – is the area between their navels and their knees.

It has been observed that the wearing of hijab as a fashion statement, rather than for its intended purpose, has become prevalent in recent times. Although there is nothing wrong in being a hijabi and being fashionable, it is important to note that the conventional and appropriate method of wearing a headscarf is to fully conceal the chest, neck and hair. Regrettably, certain individuals choose to wear it only on their head, leaving their chest exposed or even wear it in a manner that reveals their hair, which is a deviation from the intended method of wearing a headscarf. Such an approach is not deemed suitable and runs counter to the purpose of wearing a hijab.

The turban, for example, which simply covers the hair, is the current fashion trend. However, it is not suited for people who want to fully cover their awrah because it does not provide sufficient covering. Furthermore, many ladies nowadays tie their hijabs in artistic ways to flaunt their jewelry, particularly the earrings which may be perceived as fashionable. It’s worth noting that there’s more to hijab than just a way to cover intimate parts; rather, it serves to reflect modesty and religious devotion. The Quran does encourage women to be modest in their dress and not to draw attention to themselves through their adornments, as stated in Surah An-Nur verse 31.

Many people also overlook the fact that wearing a hijab with tight clothing is inappropriate as it draws attention to the shape of the body rather than modestly covering it. Hijab is undoubtedly something you would love to wear since it brings you closer to Allah. However, wearing it while revealing other parts of the body, could make the whole purpose pointless. 

Therefore, when choosing to wear a hijab, it is important to ensure that it is worn in a way that adheres to the necessary requirements of modesty. Wearing a hijab is a personal choice and should be done thoughtfully. Incorporating the hijab into fashion should not be viewed as a way to devalue or degrade it.: They should draw their veils over their necks and their bosoms (The Quran, Surah An-Nur 24:31)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Tahsin Subah Farzy is from Bangladesh. She is currently in the process of completing her IALs. She is also engaged in work as a ghostwriter for another content writer.

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Like many, I always waited for an “aha” moment before wearing the scarf. Until I realized that the moment I had been waiting for was simply the realization that I didn’t need one. So, despite living in a small Kentucky town and being the only Muslim in my school at the time, I began wearing the hijab on a seemingly random day at the start of 10th grade. Although it led me to stand out among those in my area, I got used to it, and that experience shaped me into the unapologetic person I am today. Alhamdulillah.

Today, my life looks quite different. It’s no secret that I love modest fashion and wearing the scarf is a large part of that. However, I want to stress that above everything, our priority is to wear the hijab because it is an obligation from Allah. Politics, fashion, etc.—all these matters have trends, yet if you prioritize wearing the hijab for the sake of Allah and use that as your reason to wear it with confidence, then when these trends change, they won’t cause your feelings toward your hijab to change along with them. Wear your hijab for the sake of God alone and it will act as your shield and be a blessing for you.

So to those who may feel isolated in their hijab journey as I once did—I get it and you are not alone. And regardless of what is trendy, what others may say to you, or how isolated you may feel, remember that with every hateful comment you can reaffirm your intention and get rewarded for that in shaa’ Allah and NO ONE can take that away from you.

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Touched by a stranger’s sincere and eager public Facebook post, on Wednesday February 1st I visited her house to help her and her non-Muslim friends style themselves in hijabs, in honor of World Hijab Day. Kim Mulligan’s World Hijab Day photo shoot was a beautiful, unique initiative by non-Muslim women to reach out and support Hijabi Muslim women. Upset about the Muslim ban and refugees’ plight, these women embraced me with hugs, smiles, and well-intentioned questions about my faith. They repeatedly thanked me for bringing hijabs and styling them, but it was I bowled over with gratitude for their support and courage. Their acceptance of the hijab warmed my heart. Their effort was reassuring and comforting, because typically it’s us Hijabis that have to overcompensate and reach out to others. This nonjudgmental group made me feel welcome and normal. We were a group of women having fun; enjoying fashion and getting to know one another as humans. It was not about lecturing one another.

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My story started a long while ago; at a time when I put on the hijab and didn’t really get what it was all about. Why does a scarf on my head would please Allah? What’s the connection between covering up and being modest? If Allah loves me, why does He want me to not look ‘attractive’ like other girls? If my hair and my body is a gift Allah gave me by making me a woman, why doesn’t He approve of me to put that out? For a 13 year old teenager, that was the kind of questions going on in my mind. And that was the time when I put it on.

Why did I? Because it felt right. With all the misconceptions and lack of understanding of what this Hijab is, all I knew and felt was that I am a grown up now, and Allah wouldn’t want me to wear it if it wasn’t for my own good. ‘Till this day, I thank Allah for blessing me with it, and I thank Allah for showing me how my Hijab has been the light of my life day after day. Being a hijabi teenager when most of the girls my age were not, I felt unique. When I walked around, all short and covered up, people looked at me…That’s kind of cool, right?

As a 20 year old now, my Hijab makes me feel secure. It feels like Allah is watching over me. Growing up, I’ve always made the following duaa ‘اللهم استخدمني و لا تستبدلني’, and now I know that my prayer was answered when I’ve become a representative woman of this wonderful deen (religion).

Covering up made me feel preserved. Preserved for the one person that would deserve to have that when I get married; and when my father walks me down the aisle to my man inshAllah, I will feel like a wrapped up gift. Hijab is one of the things I’m most grateful for, and I’m so proud to have it as a first step in my grown up life. Trust me when I tell you, extra garment on you has more to it than you can ever imagine.

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I am me
This hijab shall always be a part of my identity
whether you like it or would rather rip it off my head
I’ll wear it anyway whenever I want even at night in bed

I have difficulties in life
just as any other person man, daughter, son or wife
My hijab isn’t a problem hon
I got 99 names to call Him upon
It is an opportunity to come closer to Him, my God
It is a way of expressing my love I don’t find that odd
if you been send out on a quest be patient and do your very best
and put your trust in Him whenever you get a test
This is the way I hope to free my soul of ego
I cover up to let the vanity of ‘me’ go

I wear them in all patterns, colors, and fabrics
I wear them in all styles
Whether going out for dinner or sporting at aerobics

If you think I’m being dumb, oppressed and thinking l don’t have confidence
It tells more about your insecurity and your intelligence
I know I’m being smart
I know what to do because I’m following my heart

Happy world hijab day to all you ladies whether you wear it or not
I’m not discriminating because you first should wear it in your heart
Don’t forget it is a lifestyle and attitude
live your own life just as you would
like in times of low and altitude
Wear it classy and chique
Your covering so don’t reveal too much and stay mystique
but don’t forget you are always unique.

Lots of love,

Faylasoufia S.
Sanae Ben Abdelouahab
[Actress in the Theaterplay ‘The Hijabi monologues’ in the Netherlands, it is a play which blows away all the stereotypes aspects of being an Europian born Hijabi (which is very rare for a hijabi to be an actress)]

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I don’t wear hijab. I practice hijab. My hijab reflects in my attire, behavior, and speech. It’s important to practice hijab, rather than make it a part of everyday apparel. It’s common to simply think of a headscarf when a woman states that she wears hijab. The reality is, men and women are under Islamic measure to practice hijab- which translates to “modesty.” It’s belittling to the beauty and grace of Islam to refer to hijab as only the head covering for women. Hijab, for men and women alike, is a blessing from our Creator. He has ordained the most effective way to protect ourselves from the haraam (forbidden things) that this dunya  (world) holds.

Appreciation of the context of hijab in its entirety will bring back the full beauty hijab gives to Muslim women and men. Alhamdulilah, I began to understand the concept of hijab about a year ago. InshaAllah, I hope to stay strong in my imaan (faith) and pray for nothing but sincere piety and faith for my brothers and sisters in deen (religion of Islam) around the globe.

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I’m 25 years old and Caucasian. I was born in a Christian family.

During my high school years, I pursued a modeling career. I can recall thinking “This is what I want. I want to be a model.” So my father was active in assisting me in this career path. We made profiles online, went through a few agencies. After many searches, I finally found an audition to be with an agency. They signed me on and from there began the training and prepping. I made contacts with scouts from different TV shows, modeling agencies, and film. A few months after working with the agency, I decided I no longer wanted to pursue modeling. I look back now and I believe Allah had a better plan all along for me to be where I am now, and not modeling and showing my body.

I found Islam and took my shahada (Islamic testimony of faith) one year ago. My journey to Islam began when I became friends with a Muslim for the first time almost two years ago. I was practicing Christianity at the time but I was always eager to be closer to God. Prior to meeting my Muslim friend, I had no idea what Islam was or who Muslims were. I can recall seeing hijabis but I never saw them different from one who didn’t wear hijab. I was brought up to love people no matter how they dressed or appeared. Alhamdulillah.

This Muslim friend of mine began to educate me about Islam and from that moment on I did my own research. I fell in love with the religion, and I finally found what I had been searching for. I spent the next five months studying Islam and reading Quran. I began dressing more modestly and I embraced the hijab before I took my shahada, finding comfort in the protection it was providing me. Islam taught me that it’s ok to cover yourself and be appreciated for your intellect. I feel more beautiful in hijab and although I struggled with it at first, I grew to love it. Now, I can’t see myself living without it. My mother grew to be accepting of me wearing hijab and now she fixes it before I walk out the door and wakes me up for Fajr (dawn prayer). Allahu akbar (Allah is the Greatest)!

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I reverted  to Islam three years ago. I’ve wanted to wear hijab since then but was always scared of my parents not allowing it since my dad has such a hatred toward Islam. I asked their permission in September 2013 because I didn’t want them to be offended if I just started wearing it. I was so happy when they said I could. I felt so safe and good about myself since I was following what Allah (swt) commanded us to wear. Being covered and modest is such an amazing feeling.

I had began to get so attached to my scarves. I wore it until December when they told me I wasn’t allowed anymore. My dad said since I live in a “Christian household”, I can’t be all covered. He said he didn’t like it because it was bad for his reputation and if I wore it again he would rip it off my head. So I stopped wearing hijab.

In June 2014, I decided I care and fear Allah (swt) way too much to not to wear hijab. My dad is scared to be mistaken for Muslim because MY hair is covered. God is and always will be most important. I put my hijab on at the bus station when my parents drop me off and when I’m done with doing things I return to the bus station and take it off. It sucks wearing it in secret but its worth it; knowing I’m pleasing our Creator.

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I was always “scared” to wear Hijab. Worried about what friends, family and co-workers would say played a big role in my decision. I have a fellow revert friend whose been my best friend for years and she reminded me that on the day of Judgement we would have to answer to Allah (Swt) for ourselves, none of those friends, family members or co-workers would be with us. What would my excuse then be for not wearing hijab? I was scared? But how could I NOT be scared of my Creator? This opened my eyes, gave me a wake-up call. The day I started wearing hijab, I felt confident, free, not preyed upon like a piece of meat. Even though I live in a small town where people aren’t used to seeing reverts and especially wearing hijab, I was afraid of the comments I would get but, surprisingly I’ve been told I look beautiful. Of course, I get the odd look or two but I now wear my hijab with pride and I wouldn’t take it off for anybody! Alhamdulilah (Praise be to Allah), I am so blessed to be a Muslim!

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