Easy Hijab Styles : Step by Step

By : Umm Hannah

STYLISH & CHIC!

By : Umm Hannah

STYLISH & CHIC!

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FOREWORD Wearing the HIJAB is compulsory in Islam. The HIJAB requirement is Islam is not only

about covering one’s hair but should also cover the bosom or chest area. It is evident in

this Ayat:

“And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their

modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must

ordinarily appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not

display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands' fathers,

their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers, or their brothers' sons or their sisters'

sons, or their women or the servants whom their right hands possess, or male servants

free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex, and

that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden

ornaments. And O you Believers turn you all together towards Allah, that you may

attain Bliss.” (Quran 24:31).

While there are many guides out there on how to wear the hijab, I find that some do not

comply with the requirement of the Syariah which requires one to cover the chest (or

bosom) and not be transparent. .

In this e-book, I have compiled 10 different hijab styles (PLUS 3 BONUS STYLES!) that fit

the requirement of the Syariah. I have chosen styles using the square and long (shayla)

scarves in this e-book because they are easily obtained anywhere in the world.

In this e-book, you will also find:

How to adequately cover one’s neck if using a transparent scarf.

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Accessories that you need to wear your hijab comfortably

Tips on which scarf material are suitable for each styles

Tips on which style is suitable for which season

How the same style can be used on different scarves and create a different look

suitable for different occasions.

I have also included the measurement of the scarves used in each different style as a

guide for you so you can get similar results when trying them out. There are also photos

of the same style using different scarves.

I hope that through this e-book more Muslimah would be able to wear the hijab in style

and in accordance to the Syariah. It is also a useful guide for new hijab wearing sisters as

each style are shown step-by-step.

Last by not least, I thank Allah for giving me the ideas to put forth in this e-book that I

hope will benefit all Muslim sisters all over the world.

Wassalam

Umm Hannah Malaysia

20 Ramadhan 1428 H

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ..................................................................................................................... 2

BASIC NEEDS .................................................................................................................. 7

Guide on Choosing the Right Underscarf: ....................................................................... 10

SCARF SIZES ................................................................................................................. 11

THE BASIC STEPS......................................................................................................... 12

1. Folding the edge (applies for square types only)...................................................... 13

2. Sides Tuck ............................................................................................................... 14

3. Back Wrap ............................................................................................................... 17

STEP BY STEP GUIDE................................................................................................... 19

STYLE # 1 : CLASSY ..................................................................................................... 20

STEP-BY-STEP (STYLE #1):........................................................................................ 21

STYLE # 2 : FEMININE................................................................................................... 23


STYLE # 3 : CONFIDENT ............................................................................................... 26


STYLE # 4 : STYLISH..................................................................................................... 29


STYLE # 5 : MODERN .................................................................................................... 32


STYLE # 6 : FASHIONABLE .......................................................................................... 36


STYLE # 7: SWEET ........................................................................................................ 39


STYLE # 8 : MODEST..................................................................................................... 42


STYLE # 9 : CHIC ........................................................................................................... 45


STYLE # 10 : CASUAL ................................................................................................... 48

STEP-BY-STEP (STYLE #10):...................................................................................... 49

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BONUS STYLES............................................................................................................. 51

STEP-BY-STEP (BONUS 1):........................................................................................ 52



MORE TIPS ..................................................................................................................... 55

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BACK

TO

BASIC

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BASIC NEEDS Before we start, there are a few basic things that you should have ready

The scarves, of course: Here are some different types that you may want to have in

your collection:

Plain square scarves with or without

patterned edges such as sequins or

embroidery

Square scarves with floral or geometric

patterns all over

Square scarves with embroidery or sequins

for formal occasions

Long scarves or shaylas with or without

tassels

The accessories: I recommend that you have a few types of brooch and pins handy so

you can accessories your hijab according to the different functions that you are

attending. Large, glittery brooches can add sparkle to a plain scarf worn for a party or

formal occasions. Simple plastic ones can be used to for casual wear, while gold or

silver plated ones would be suitable for office wear. Here are some examples:

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Above: Some useful accessories for hijab styling

The long pin is useful to keep the scarves in place, either at the sides or top of the hijab.

The Underscarf: There are a few benefits of wearing an underscarf:

• Keeps the hair under the scarf. This avoids having a messy look with hair peeking out

of the scarf around your face. This ensure that your aurah is covered at all times

• Keeps the hijab in place. The underscarf can act as an underlay for your scarf to avoid

it from slipping off your head.

• Gives shape to the hijab, especially at the forehead. There are underscarves with thick

edges which help gives shape to the hijab.

• Provides extra coverage. Underscarves such as the mini-hijab not only gives shape, but

also help covers the neck. It is good for the cold season too, to keep you warm

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Here are some different types of underscarves and hair bands that you may find useful:

The FIRM EDGE bonnet

Front view of FIRM EDGE

Worn under a scarf

The KNIT bonnet

Front view of KNIT

Worn under a scarf

The LACE Bonnet

Front View of LACE

The MINI HIJAB with FIRM

EDGE

Side view of MINI HIJAB

A Blue MINI HIJAB worn over

the LACE Bonnet

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Guide on Choosing the Right Underscarf: SCARF FABRIC TYPE Recommended

underscarf Why

Thin or transparent (e.g : chiffon)

Mini-hijab with a FIRM EDGE

Helps cover the neck and provides a base for a nice shape at the top of the hijab.

Medium thickness (e.g cotton)

FIRM EDGE bonnet Provides a firm base of the top of the hijab. Don’t require extra coverage at the neck since the fabric is not transparent.

Thick (e.g polyester mix) Lace or knit bonnet Hair band (cotton or lace)

Thick fabric usually helps the top of the hijab to stay in shape, so a bonnet or hairband is sufficient.

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SCARF SIZES There are four different sizes of scarves used in this guide. I recommend you to use

similar sizes when you try out the styles shown. However, you can still experiment

using other sizes as you wish. Here are the sizes of the scarves used in this book.

SIZE 1: 36 x 36 in (92cm x 92cm)

SIZE 2: 42 x 42 in (107 x 107 cm)

SIZE 3: 48 x 48in (122cm x 122cm)

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SIZE 4: 72in x 28in (186cm x 71.5cm)

TIP:

The sizes in this book are merely as a guide for you. Do experiment with different sizes as

well. For sisters with larger body frame, you would need a wider scarf and vice versa.

Wider scarves provide more coverage, so it depends on your individual preferences as well.

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THE BASIC STEPS Before we get started on the different styles, I would like to show some basic steps that

are commonly used in hijab styling.

1. Folding the edge (applies for square types only) Bring one corner of the square hijab onto the centre. You should see a triangular fold

formed. The size of this triangular affects the size of the hijab used. If you want a

shorter hijab, or if the hijab is big and you want to make it smaller, pull the corner

deeper towards the centre, so you shall see a larger triangle. Same goes if your hijab is

small and you want to make it larger, pull the corner away from the centre, so the

triangle is smaller.

Size of the Hijab available for use

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2. Sides Tuck This can be the tricky bit for new wearers. Here are the steps:

Put the hijab which has been folded at the edge, on the head. Do bear in mind that

the position of the hijab, either centrally placed or lop-sided on the head, has an

effect to the length of the corners that fall in front of the body. See photos below for

further illustration:

Short length

(Scarf is placed more towards one side of the body, in this

case more on the left, leaving the right corner shorter)

Mid length

(Scarf is placed more towards one side of the body, in this

case more on the left, leaving the right corner shorter, about

half of the length of the left side)

Same length

(Scarf is placed on the centre of the head, giving the same

length on both sides)

Once you have decided on the length of the front, pull the hijab close to your chin.

There are two ways to proceed.

1. Pin First, Tuck Later Method

2. Tuck First, Pin Later Method.

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a. Pin First, Tuck Later:

For this method, you need to pin the two sides of the scarf together with a small pin

first like this:

Above: Use a small pin to hold the two sides of the scarf together

Make sure the pin is not too tight or too loose. It has to be comfortable to you, which

means you can still move your head around without feeling “poked” by the pin yet it

can secure the scarf around your face without falling off.

Then, tuck the sides of the hijab, slightly below the ears, in. Do on both sides. See

below:

1. Tuck the sides in

towards to ears

2. Tuck them neatly

3. Neatly tucked

4. Do on both sides

Adjust the hijab on top of your face neatly.

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b. Tuck First, Pin Later.

For this method, tuck in the sides of the hijab slightly below your ears first. Use your

right hand for the right side and vice versa, like below.

Above : Tuck the sides then pull together to the middle under your chin

Once you are comfortable with the look, pull them together under your chin and secure

with a pin. Again, make sure that it is comfortable to you.

Above: Hold the scarf with a small pin

Adjust the top accordingly so it looks neat.

TIP:

For beginners, try with a COTTON scarf first. Cotton materials are easier to handle

because they don’t slip much and stay firm at the top of your face. If you are using the

softer fabric such as chiffon, I suggest you wear the FIRM BONNET or MINI-HIJAB

with a FIRM edge to keep the shape around your face and pin the sides with a long pin

to avoid it from slipping.

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3. Back Wrap In a few of the styles shown later, we will wrap the scarf around the head, like this:

This is quite easy to do. You just pull one corner of the scarf (which is covering your

chest) over your shoulders upwards to the midway between the top of your head and

the middle-back.

1.Pull one side over the shoulder of

the opposite side

2. Pull upwards towards the top of your head

3. Secure in the middle of the head

Then you can secure it will a long pin by pinning together the edge to the scarf

lengthwise. Make sure you don’t poke your head with the pin! Or you can use a small

brooch instead of a long pin

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. Above: Secure the edge to the top of the head. Pin together with the scarf for better security.

For some of the styles, you can pull the edge forward to the other side of your face, like

below.

Above: Pull all the way around the head and down towards the chin. Secure with a clip or tuck inside

the scarf

This is useful when using thin materials as it will not look too bulky and the extra layer

can provide extra coverage to ensure your neck is not visible.

These are the basic steps of hijab styling that you need to know.

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STEP BY STEP GUIDE

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STYLE # 1 : CLASSY

This style is suitable for all types of scarf fabric. You can use the mid-size or large-

size scarf depending on your body frame. The ones with patterned edges look best

in this style. It is suitable for the office due to its clean cut and tidy look.

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STEP-BY-STEP (STYLE #1): Make sure you have a suitable underscarf on before putting on the hijab (refer to Guide

on Choosing the Right Underscarf on page 10).and have all the pins and brooches

within reach. In this example, the Shocking Pink scarf is of 42 x 42 in (107 x 107cm) in

size, soft crepe material with a knit bonnet used as the underscarf

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For this style, the sides are set to mid-length (refer to Page 14 on how to achieve this)

1. Pull the right side towards the left

shoulder (NOTE: You can also pull the left side to the right shoulder. Whichever side

is comfortable to you.)

2. Pull upwards towards the

top of the head

3. Secure with a long pin or small

pin

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4. Front view after one side has been pinned up on top of the head

5. Pull the right side over to the left shoulder

6. Secure with a pin

7. Make sure it forms a rectangular

shape like above

8. Pull down the left side over the shoulder

9. The back view.

Same style, different scarves

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STYLE # 2: FEMININE

This style is suitable for soft, flowing type of scarf fabric such as crepe or light

cotton. You can use the mid-size or large-size scarf depending on your body frame.

The ones with floral motifs look best in this style. It is suitable for summer wear

because the layers are not too thick but still provide ample coverage to the chest

and neck areas.

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For this style, the sides are set to short-length (refer to Page 14 on how to achieve this)

1. Pull the longer side towards the shoulder. In this example, the left

side to the right shoulder.

2. Pull upwards towards the

top of the head

3. Secure with a long pin or small

pin

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4. Front view after one side has been pinned up on top of the head. Make

sure that the scarf is at an angle as shown in the photo

5. Pin the shorter side under the scarf on the left shoulder

6. The back view


You can also pull all the way around the head to the cheeks. Secure with a small clip or tuck under your chin.

The front view with the clip. This style is good if you are using a transparent scarf because it covers the neck

The back view. Femininely draping one shoulder.

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STYLE # 3: CONFIDENT

This style is suitable for all types of square scarves. It is easy to do and is suitable

for office wear when worn using plain or geometric patterned scarves.

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1. Pull the longer side towards the

opposite shoulder. In this example, the left side to the right shoulder.

2. Pull upwards towards the top of

the head

3. Secure with a long pin or

small pin

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4. Pull the right side towards the left

shoulder

5. Secure with a pin. Make sure it

forms a triangular shape on the front. If it doesn’t adjust the scarf

again.

6. Bring the left side down to

drape the shoulder. The front view. You can

complete this style here or can proceed to the next step

7. For a neater look, push back the

left side which was draping the shoulder. Remove the pin that was securing the bottom layer and pin

both pieces together as shown above. 8. Here is a complete look.

9. The back view


You can also pull all the way around the head to

the cheeks.

Secure with a small clip or tuck under your chin.

The front view

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STYLE # 4: STYLISH

This style is suitable for scarves which rich embroidery or motifs on one of the

corners and of soft material like crepe or soft cotton (such as Malaysia’s “Tudung

bawal”). When using scarves with embroidery like shown above, you can wear it

for parties or formal functions.

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within reach. In this example, the Pastel Pink scarf is of 42 x 42 in (107 x 107cm) in size,

soft cotton material with a firm edge bonnet used as the underscarf

For this style, the sides are set to

short-length (refer to Page 14 on

how to achieve this)

Take note of the position of the

embroidery at the back

1. Pull the shorter side back over the

shoulder 2. Pull the decorated corner all the way to the front as shown above. Pull the edge up to the

top of the head

3. Secure with a long pin or

small pin

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4. Tidy the folds in front so the

embroidered corner forms a triangle in the front like above. Secure the

on the shoulder with a long pin

5. The back view


You can also use small fancy pins to secure the shoulders like above

The front view

The back view

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STYLE # 5: MODERN

This style is suitable for smaller sized scarves. It covers the chest and back very

well despite the small size of the scarf.

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within reach. In this example, the Patterned Blue scarf is of 36 x 36 in (92cm x 92cm) in

size, soft polyester material with a mini hijab used as the underscarf. For this style, part

of the head will be visible, so it is recommended that you wear a bonnet or mini-hijab

underneath for a neater look.

Blue Mini hijab is used as the underscarf. Here

we also use the lace bonnet underneath to cover

the hair line completely

Put the scarf on the head. DO NOT fold the

edges. Keep one side shorter than the other as

shown above. Secure with a pin

1. Bring the scarf which

is at the back to the front as shown

2. Pull the side all the way to the top of the head

3. Secure with a small clip

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4. The front view. Tidy up the folds at the shoulder to make a

triangle in front

5. The complete look

6. The back view


Here is another example using a thin

pink crepe scarf with a pink mini hijab underscarf

Note the bottom right corner which will be brought to the

front

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1. Bring the scarf which is at the back to the front as shown. Note the

location of the corner that was at the bottom right before

2. Pull the side all the way

to the top of the head


4. The front view. Note where the location of the marked corner

5. The back view

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STYLE # 6: FASHIONABLE

This style is suitable for scarves which solid edges or patterned edges. Looks best

using soft material such as crepe or soft cotton.

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STEP-BY-STEP (STYLE #6) Make sure you have a suitable underscarf on before putting on the hijab (refer to Guide


within reach. In this example, the white floral with brown edge scarf is of 48 x 48in

(122cm x 122cm) in size, soft crepe material with a firm edge bonnet used as the

underscarf


1. Pull the shorter side towards the opposite shoulder. In this example, the right side to the left shoulder. Make sure that it forms a

wave-like shape in the front as shown above.

2. Pull the longer side upwards

towards the top of the head

3. Secure with a long pin or small pin

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4. If the scarf is transparent, it is better to

wrap the scarf around the head to cover the neck

5. Secure with clip near the

cheeks.

6. You can also tuck it under

your chin

7. The front view. Scarves with solid lines on the edge looks best in this style as you can see the “double-line” effect in front

8. The back view.


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STYLE # 7: SWEET

This style is suitable for small to mid-sizes scarves of soft crepe or cotton material.

The style can be worn on a satin scarf for an evening or party look. Very easy to do

and results in a nice, sweet style.

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on Choosing the Right Underscarf on page 10) and have all the pins and brooches

within reach. In this example, the blue with colorful floral scarf is of 42 x 42 in (107 x

107cm) in size, soft crepe material with a mini-hijab used as the underscarf

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1. Pull the shorter side towards the

opposite shoulder. In this example, the right side to the left

shoulder.

2. Pull the longer side up along the face near the ears as shown above


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4. Close-up of the face

5. The front view. 6. The back view

Same style, different scarf:

Another sample using a light pink scarf

NOTE: If you are using a transparent scarf, you will need to use a mini-hijab as the underscarf as this style doesn’t provide ample neck coverage since there is no layering around the head.

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STYLE # 8: MODEST

This style is for long scarves or shaylas. Suitable for scaves made from cotton. You

can also use soft long scarves such as crepes but may need pins to secure them in

place. You can use thicker material to be worn during colder seasons

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on Choosing the Right Underscarf on page 10) and have all the pins and brooches

within reach. In this example, the green long scarf is 72in x 28in (186cm x 71.5cm)

in size, with a firm edge bonnet used as an underscarf. For colder seasons, use a mini

hijab as an underscarf for the extra warmth.

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For this style, put the scarf like the above, one side longer than the other.

1. Pull the shorter side towards the opposite shoulder. Secure with a pin. Make sure it

forms a triangle in front. If it doesn’t adjust the scarf again so that it does.

2. Pull the longer side upwards towards the top of the head

3. Secure with a long pin in the middle to keep the scarf in place

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4. Bring the scarf around the head

5. Tuck under the chin or secure with a small clip

6. Tidy the folds around the neck. This is the

complete look

7. The back view


Same style using a black

scarf with glitters.

The back view

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STYLE # 9: CHIC

This style is suitable for long scarves. Use a large width to provide ample chest

coverage. Looks best when using a long scarf with stripes.

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STEP-BY-STEP (STYLE #9)

Make sure you have a suitable underscarf on before putting on the hijab (refer to Guide





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For this style, put the scarf like the above, both sides of equal length to each other.

1. Pull one side towards the opposite

shoulder. Secure with a pin. Make sure it forms a curve (like the letter “U”) on the

front as shown above.

2. Pull the other side side upwards towards the top of the head

3. Secure with a long pin in the middle to keep the scarf in place

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4. Bring the scarf around the head to the side

and secure with a small clip

6. Tidy the folds around the neck. This is the

complete look

7. The back view

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STYLE # 10: CASUAL

This style is suitable for long scarves. Use a large width scarf to provide ample

chest coverage.

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STEP-BY-STEP (STYLE #10)






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For this style, put the scarf like the above, one side shorter length than the other. Note

how short the right side is compared to STYLE # 8.

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1. Pull the shorter side downwards and

pull the longer upwards over your shoulder.

2. Wrap around the head and secure with a small clip

3. Pull down the folds near the neck towards the chest and tidy

them

4. The front view

5. The back view

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BONUS STYLES

Three extra styles which are easy to do. Suitable for all type of square scarves.

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STEP-BY-STEP (BONUS 1)





underscarf


1 Bring the longer side to the opposite

shoulder. In this example, the left side to the right shoulder. Secure with a pin.

2. Make sure you pin the scarf

together with your blouse to ensure it stays

3. Leave the shorter side as it

is. This is the front view.

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underscarf

For this style, the sides are set to same-length (refer to Page 14 on how to achieve this)

1 Bring one side to the opposite

shoulder and secure with a pin as shown above.

2. Do the same for the next side. Pin to the opposite shoulder as above.

3. This is the front view.

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underscarf

For this style, the sides are set to same-length (refer to Page 14 on how to achieve this)

1 Gather the ends in front together and

secure with a large brooch as above. 2. The front view

3. This is the back view.

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MORE TIPS A few more TIPS for you:

1. Experiment with different styles using the same scarf. Find out how to create

different looks using the same scarf and different clothes by changing the

style of the hijab.

2. Accessorize! Different brooches can create different looks for you.

3. When wearing a full patterned scarf, keep the clothing simple or of a solid

color to avoid looking “overcrowded”.

4. Since scarves are usually cheaper than clothes, buy more scarves and with the

different styles that we have here, you can create different looks using the

same clothes. So economical!

5. Some women, especially those with sharp features and bone structure, can

wear most of the styles without the firm-edge bonnet as in the examples.

Give it a try. If it looks good and you feel comfortable, then a simple knit

bonnet or hair band would do.

6. Transparent or thin scarves require more layering to ensure enough coverage,

so get one which is larger. Or if you opt for a small one, wear it with a mini

hijab.

7. Go through magazines or videos on the web to get more ideas on how to

wear your hijab. But keep in mind of the Islamic requirement of covering

your chest and that it should not be transparent.

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