Hijab is worn in beautiful, distinct ways around the world. Here are some of the most loved regional styles and how to wear each, so you can try a new look whatever your background.
Quick answer: Hijab is worn in beautiful, distinct ways around the world, from the Turkish wrap to the Khaleeji volume style and the Somali shash. Here is how each one looks and how to try it yourself.
Soft, rounded and elegant, often in flowy chiffon or georgette with a smooth curved framing around the face and neat pleats at the chin. Popular for its polished, feminine finish.
How to: Wear a neat cap, drape the scarf with one longer side, pin softly under the chin, then bring the long side around and let it fall in gentle folds over the shoulder and chest.
Structured and tidy, usually a square silk or cotton scarf folded into a triangle and pinned under the chin, with the front edge framing the face cleanly. Classic and quick.
How to: Fold a square scarf into a triangle, centre it over a cap, and secure with one pin under the chin. Keep both sides even for the signature neat look.
Voluminous and glamorous, with height at the crown created by a volumising scrunchie or clip, often in layered chiffon. Dramatic and elegant, popular for events.
How to: Add a volumising clip or a small under-bun at the crown, drape a long chiffon scarf over it, and arrange the layers to fall softly with height at the back of the head.
Often a longer, flowing coverage, from a relaxed draped scarf to the fuller garbasaar or a khimar-style layer, prioritising graceful, generous coverage.
How to: Use a longer or wider scarf, drape it loosely for full coverage over the shoulders and chest, and secure minimally so it keeps its soft, flowing shape.
A neat everyday wrap, commonly cotton or jersey, wrapped and pinned for a tidy, practical look that covers the neck fully and sits close to the head.
How to: Over a cap, wrap one side across and pin near the ear, bring the longer side around the head and pin again, keeping it close and neat.
Modern and varied, from the simple pashmina wrap to instant styles, often light and colourful, balancing modesty with everyday practicality in a hot climate.
How to: A light pashmina over a cap, one side longer, wrapped once around and tucked or pinned, kept airy and simple for the heat.
Yes. These styles are widely shared and worn across the ummah. Wear what suits you and feels respectful.
The Turkish triangle-and-one-pin and the simple Indonesian pashmina wrap are among the easiest to learn.
Flowy styles love chiffon or georgette, structured styles suit cotton or a square silk. See our fabric guide.
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