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From brightly-colored sleeveless dresses to tank tops and miniskirts, it seems almost impossible for us Muslim women to follow today’s fashion trends. But just because we don’t adhere to society’s outlook on fashion, doesn’t mean we can’t have any of our own. In fact, the style that we often probably pay attention to the most is the style and appearance of our hijab. There are many ways we could spice up the look of our hijabs and still appear modest. One of these ways is through color and decorative designs. Nowadays, it is possible for many to obtain hijabs in a wide variety of colors and patterns (like sequins, vibrant designs and shapes, etc.), so we could not only cover ourselves as we were commanded to do, but look presentable at the same time. In addition to this, an assortment of beautiful stick pins could be used to pin a headscarf together, for those who wish to wrap their hijab in layers.
Colors and designs aren’t the only qualities that a hijab carries though – another factor that is common with Muslim women nowadays is the way the hijab is worn. When I first started wearing the hijab a couple of years back, I began with a simple style known as the “square hijab”, which is literally a square-shaped headscarf that you fold into a triangle, wrap around the head, and pin together with a safety pin under the chin. However, when I found that another hijab style known as the “pashmina” or the “wrap-around oblong” headscarf worked better with me, I began to wear my hijab in that way instead. Unlike the “square” hijab, the pashmina hijab is a rectangular-shaped scarf that is pinned together under the chin from one end and wrapped around the head afterwards, usually along with a “headpiece” or bandana-like cloth beneath it.
But of course, we all know the list doesn’t end at just two styles. Here are a few others:
This style is commonly known as a “Qatari Style Hijab”, a hijab style that, as the name indicates, predominantly originated in Qatar. This style is bascially an oblong, shawl-like headscarf wrapped loosely around the head, with a bandana scarf or headpiece worn underneath. It’s better to wear a second hijab under it though (along with the headpiece, if you wish), so the neck area and all other areas are properly covered, like this girl did. I think the style looks cuter and more “chic” that way, don’t you?
This is another style that is done with the hijab. I think this one is quite creative and suited for fancy parties and other formal events. It consists of one or two oblong-shaped hijabs wrapped around the head in layers, with the outer layer scrunched up in a decorative way on the side. I believe a headpiece is worn under the two hijabs as well. If you like layers, than this style is definitely for you. However, I suggest that an additional scarf should be added to cover the neck area, even though a majority of the neck is covered in the photo. The more proper, the better. 
This is a cute and simple hijab style that I think would be a great to try for any occasion. Its a square-shaped headscarf, but instead of folding it into a triangle and pinning it under the chin as you normally would, you take the entire scarf and pin it under the chin from one end, then wrap it around the head/shoulders as you would with an oblong-shaped headscarf. Of course a headpiece is worn underneath the scarf as well. This style certainly is a fashionable way to wear your hijab to any non-formal event.
One of the things that I also love most about hijab is that it’s incredibly convenient when it comes to the type of cloth we use. In other words, almost anything could replace a regular hijab, as long as it is decent and covers the proper areas. About a year ago, I discovered that simple shawl wraps that were made to be worn as shoulder scarves make excellent hijabs, especially for the “oblong” style. This is a big plus for those who can’t afford to buy those expensive, high-quality fabric headscarfs, or for those who simply just can’t get one. Till this day, I still continue to buy them from everyday department stores and use them as hijabs!
The possibilities of how we fashion our hijab are endless. And while there may be many hijab styles that are trendy and follow the correct guidelines that Allah 
set for us, there are others that go a bit too far and neglect the main reason we wear it in the first place. Or the hijab is worn correctly, but the outfit worn with it isn’t. We should always stick to the guidelines of Islam and Allah rulings as much as we can. What we wear and how we wear it represents ourselves and our character. Remember that hijab isn’t just a piece of cloth to wear over your head, or an everyday accessory in our wardrobes – hijab is a foundation that brings out our personalities and character, and helps us stand as people rather than objects. We may dress fashionably and style our hijabs in cute ways, but as Muslim women, we stand as examples of our faith, our religion. Sometimes what we wear could say so much about who we are.
So – with that said – how do you girls wear YOUR hijab?
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Those hijab styles are so beautiful. Right now, i wear the square hijab with a safety pin, but with the new school year coming around, i think i’m gunna try some new styles :)
Great post !
I hope it’s possible to embed here
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I just found this one and it looks very good IMO:
August 12th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Okay, I guess not :O. Well, go !
This is starting to get embarassing, sorry -_-;;.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypcVGK06Olc
August 12th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
LOL thanks for the clip! that’s a cute wrap :)
After years of wearing the hijab, it is true that any kind of cloth is hijab-ifiable. We just need to wrap it around.
Normally I wear the square hijab-folded-into-triangle. Sometimes for special occasions I wear the pashmina style. The pashmina style is more elegant (I adore it) but it always seems messy when I put it on. I dunno if it’s just me though cause other sisters always seem to be able to pull it off well. Unlike me.
Can anyone share the ’simplest’ way to wear the pashmina style?
August 13th, 2009 at 4:56 am
i wear the pashmina style by wearing a color-coordinated ameera hijab, and then draping the pashmina on top of my head and loosely wrapping one end around the neck. it’s supposed to look effortless so don’t worry about it looking perfect. you can use a pretty pin on the side to hold it in place :)
Someone please correct me if I’m wrong but I’m pretty sure I read in an Islamic magazine that females shouldn’t wear the type of hijab that doesn’t cover the neck as it still attracts attention?
August 15th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
the neck always has to be covered when you wear a hijab .. is that what you mean?
August 15th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Yes, that’s what I mean.
great post :)
Thank you all for the comments. Glad you enjoyed. =)
And yes, tennismad, Amani is right: it is manadatory for us to cover our necks when we wear hijab, which is why I mentioned the use of a second scarf in my article with regards to the second hijab style. In general, our hair, neck, and chest should be fully covered when we cover up. Also remember to wear lose-fit clothing, insha Allah. That is proper hijab. =)
August 10th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
I wear my hijab like the following – http://catholichijabi.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/headcover3.jpg
What is your opinion on that? If you saw me or another muslim female dressed in that way.
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i do both the wrap and the square way but i am very open to new ideas i really like the Qatari Style Hijab its very cut i think i am going to try that
i need like major help?? i have chiseled features and wide eyes; very hard 2 find hijab that looks right!! n e ideas?? Thx in Advance
Salam3laikum, adRiana.
I bet, u r a beautiful muslimah..Well, u can go 4 turkish Hijabs or pashmina Hijabs..u can find tuitorials 4 bot on YouTube..
herez a blog u can visit..
http://edbdesigns.blogspot.com/2009_08_01_archive.html
hope t hlps u.
wassalam
September 11th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
omg these are AMAZING!!!! can’t wait to try; thank u sooooo MUCH!! :)
i love my hijab i wear it in dirent ways.salam
beautiful post sister, good job…
as for me I wear a square hijab (folded into triangle) but instead of using a safety pin I tie it just under my chin….and with a little “retouche” it looks just perfect, hhhhh
I just wanna comment on the trend thing when it comes to hijab, I would like to say to all my beloved sisters, that, us, in first place we wear hijab to avoid “fetna” (between men and women) therefor, we should not wear tight clothes -with hijab- or shining colours with different designs, that way we attract attention which doesn’t go with the purpose of hijab……..so I recommend we stick with sipmle clothes along with dark colours brown, gray black, navy blue….) and as we all know Black color=Classy !!! hhhhh
sorry for the long comment and Hope it’s been helpful
keep up the good work sister
salaam alykm
ASMAA
Hello there..
But doesn’t it bring some problems for rounded-face girls? Here in Indonesia we like to use instant hijab (well known as “bergo”). It’s quite comfortable and simple of course but still elegant with certain patterns 
I do agree that Qatari style hijab is so cute, I like it
http://www.muslimbusana.com/rabbani/rabbani2.php
http://rabbani.asia/v1/content/index.php?scr=03&ID=29&title=Rabbani+|+Kerudung+Instant
http://rabbani.asia/v1/content/index.php?scr=03&ID=22&title=Rabbani+|+Kerudung+Instant
I Wear My Khimar Pinned In The Front, First I Make A TrianGle Then Put The Pin In The Front Under My Neck and Pin iT In The Middle So iT Wont Fly Open. Also So iT Can Cover My Neck && Chest. =]
August 10th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
I wear my hijab like the following – http://catholichijabi.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/headcover3.jpg
What is your opinion on that? If you saw me or another muslim female dressed in that way.
x
August 10th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Well my opinion is that its not the correct way. Basically your khimar is supposed to cover your neck and breast, thats the point of modesty. Allah says in Surat Ahzab Oh Prophet tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks(veils) all over their bodies (i.e. screen themselves completely except the eyes) That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is ever oft-forgiving, Most merciful. Ahzab Verse 59.
Hope i didnt offend you in any way. XD