Like any other item in your wardrobe, there are also staples for hijabs. Maryam Yusof shares some of her go-to scarves. Once a woman starts wearing the hijab, a desire often follows to buy one in every shade, material, length, cut and style. After all, for many of us a scarf is something that we wear daily; … Read more
What’s under my headscarf matters to me, say Muslim women with alternative haircuts and fashion styles. Elest Ali is but one of them. Whether or not you approve, the current fad of hijabi fashionistas and make-up tutorials seems here to stay. Yet with so much attention being given to the public facade, one wonders if there’s anything … Read more
Try these 10 top tips to keep your fave hijabs looking new for as long as possible! Handwash your hijabs. If you insist on using the washing machine, place your hijabs in a mesh laundry bag or a pillowcase first Wash dark and light coloured hijabs separately Always use cold water to wash Use only … Read more
Ameera Al Hakawati looks at the complex issue of skin tone facing young women in the Middle East and beyond. Like most women, I’ve had my fair share of hang-ups about the way I am. From the way I look to the way I talk, walk and wear my hijab, I’m pretty sure I’ve overanalyzed every … Read more
It is a decision that may take years for some to make. Maryam Yusofshares the turning point in her life when she decided to wear the hijab for good. I started wearing the hijab on the first day of Ramadan in 2010, a few months before I turned 20. Since then, many people have asked me … Read more