Different Kinds of Hijabs for Girls

Hijab is an identity of Muslim women all around the world. It is not a style statement but a way of setting oneself apart as a practicing worshiper of the Almighty. In today’s time apart from women, young girls are drawn to its elegance and are used to wearing it daily. With the Muslim population growing worldwide, there are a lot of variations in the styles of the headscarves along with the materials used for them as women like to experiment these days.

Some headscarf styles are traditional such as Al-Amira, Boshiya, and Bukhnuq hijab which are popular among elder aged women. While the Turban hijab is popular among the younger generation. Each style can be carried with ease if the right material is chosen.

Chiffon, Jersey, Polyester, Rayon, and Silk are some of the most popular materials used while styling different kinds of headscarves. There are further variations among accessories for headscarves and as well as the ways to wear them. Coming from the Arabs, Jilbab is quite popular in the middle eastern culture which is loose-fit clothing worn by men and women. However, for women, it is also used as an Abaya too. Many people get confused with the Malaysian term “Tudung” which is equivalent to the Arabic Word “Hijab”. Shayla is another way of draping the hijab which is popular among Saudi Women. These days young girls like to experiment with different types of styling of Islamic headgear, no matter what the material is.

The following are some of the famous ways in which hijabs are worn today.

· Side Pinned Hijab

· Knotted Headcover

· Turban Hijab

· Layered Styled Tudung

· Turkish Hijab

Side Pinned Hijab

This style of hijab speaks of elegance and sophistication while being an ideal wrap for casual outings or work. All you need to achieve this classy look are a few pins and an inner cap. Once you drape the scarf according to the norms, take one side of the scarf and fold it over your head, and secure it with a pin. The loose end pinned on the side will give you a graceful look plus since it isn’t much time-consuming it can be added as one of your routine wraps, especially when you are running late for work or a movie night out.

The ideal material for this style of hijab would be Chiffon or Silk, as both fabrics are soft and have great fall. You can say it is sort of an upgraded version of the typical Saudi Shayla.

Knotted Headcover

For girls who want to explore new creative styles for headscarves, the knotted headcover style is the ideal pick for you. It can go well with any kind of Abaya or Jilbab, and can even look trendy while wearing long skirts or jeans. This style has two variations. For the first one, you need to place the fabric on your head and gather the remaining fabric all on one side and tie a big rough knot. Mostly for this style, you don’t require pins but for your satisfaction, you can add one or two to the lower part of your head to make sure the scarf doesn’t move from its place.

The second variation might give you Princess Jasmine’s vibe as the loose ends are knotted into a braid which is then wrapped around your hair bun and secured with a few pins. Women who do not like to wear the Al-amira headscarf or bukhnuq hijab can also opt for such a trending style.

Turban Hijab

These days Muslim girls are quite fashionable and pull off modest clothing like a pro. Along with taking pride in their religious attire, they have managed to add hints of modern elements as well. Modern times have made wearing a Boshiya or an Abaya along with Eastern Arabia Batula (Battoulah) limited to old-age women only. The contemporary style is quite easy, it starts by tying the ends of the fabric at the back of your head. Then you pick one of the ends to wrap it around the bun and tuck it in one of the layers.

You need to repeat the same process for the other end, and Voila, you are good to go. However, the appropriate material for this style would be Jersey. The polyester-based material would be an ideal selection because of its non-slipping nature. Turban style is a fusion of culture and religion which is quite appealing and looks lively while carrying off. It is also a great way to show off the earrings that you bought with much love.

This style of wrap is highly advisable to be worn with a pair of jeans or a turtle-neck sweater.

Layered Styled Tudung

So, for this style, you might need a lot of patience and pins. The initial draping process is somewhat similar to the traditional Al-Amira. You need to place the fabric on your head while making sure both sides are equal in length. Hold the fabric together below the chin and pin it together through a safety pin. From the back start adding layers by overlapping the fabric, similarly like you make a Chinese paper fan.

Once done with the layers, secure each of them with pins. Drape one of the ends over the other and pin it too. Take the loose end and drape it over while allowing it to hang. The ideal fabric for this material would be cotton, as to complete a neat look you require slightly harder fabric. Opting for Rayon might not be a wise decision as it is semi-synthetic and is too soft to keep layers in place, even after pinning them.

Turkish Hijab

It is one of the styles that drips elegance in its finest form. Turkish Hijabs are quicker and easier to wrap compared to other styles. You start by pinning the fabric from below your chin with a safety pin, then you drape one side around your neck completely while tucking it in the drapes itself and the second side is left hanging and is secured by the knot between the two ends of the former side. The kinds of scarves used for this styling are ideally printed ones and Silk is the preferred fabric used in the process of wrapping up this certain style.

Anyways the point is….

Hijabs are not only Islamic headgear but also act as a cultural wearable for many different Muslim countries. Each country has its specific style of wearing the head cover. For instance, Boshiya is said to be worn more in Persia, Afghanistan, and the Middle East, while the styling of Shayla is popular in Saudi Arabia only.

Similarly, an Abaya is more common in South Asian countries such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh while Jilbab is limited to the Middle East. It is also known as Chador in Persia and Afghanistan. I hope today’s guide helps you to choose the right kind of hijab styling according to your face cut. Keep in mind, not each style can support soft materials like Chiffon or a synthetic fabric such as Jersey.

No matter which style you choose, make sure you have a box of pins, an inner cap, and patience in your hands before you start draping the headscarf.