How to Wear Hijab Step by Step Tutorial in 15 Styles

Hijab, also known as the veil or headscarf, is often worn by Muslim women. Hijab is an Arabic word that means to hide from view. Hijab does have a significant role in Islam but is also famous in western countries. There are several ways how the hijab could be styled to add the finishing touch to the face. It can be styled in several ways according to individual preference. Al Amira and the Shayla style is famous in the Gulf countries. In the western region, the hijab is styled in different ways like a plaited scarf, stylish twisted scarves, knotted scarves, fancy fabric scarfs, etc. Accessories on top of the hijab or headscarf can multiply the beauty of the hijab. It can be styled with headbands, pins, funky clips, or laces. A colorfully printed hijab with a simple outfit can make you look classy. Hijab with jeans is a viral trend these days for a chic look. You can see amazing ideas on how to wear hijab with jeans from here. Many girls wear it to add grace to their personality but choosing the right hijab style can be a little bit tricky. It is essential to style the hijab that suits your face shape. Oval face shape is considered as the best one to style your hijab. The next thing is to make sure about your chin while styling hijab. You exactly know your face type so if you think your forehead is wider than the chin, try to balance out the width of the forehead with volume around the neck and chest. Try wearing embellished scarves with ruffles. Mona’s hijab styles have a draping at the front that softens the look of a pointed chin.

How to Wear Your Hijab?

Here is some information pertinent to styling the Hijab:

• Make sure to style the Hijab according to the face shape. For example, going for a Kuwaiti style of Hijab for a square shape, Turkish style for a round shape and wearing Hijab caps to reduce the elongated look.
• Choose the right kind of fabric, keeping in mind the season. For example, lightweight fabric like cotton or linen are the ideal choices for Summers while pashmina scarfs are an excellent pick for Winters as they can help you keep warm.
• Make sure to add in prints and colours as they can be styled with several outfits.
• It is also essential to add neutral and nude colours to your wardrobe. They are always in fashion and can be added to outfits where you need to cut down on colours.
• Put together two or more fabrics to create a layered and a colourful look.
• Learn about fabrics that are best for Casual and Formal settings.
• Make sure to experiment with different looks and styles to find one that looks best on you.

Following Collection of 15 Step by step Hijab Tutorials is an ultimate guide to modern hijab fashion. You can choose any method from these according to your face type of whatever style you want. I hope you loved reading about hijab styling. If during summers you don’t feel comfortable in wearing hijab then you must see our tips on how to wear hijab in summers to stay cool. Let’s move on to the collection now.

↓ 15 – Steps for Wrapping Hijab Without a Pin

Most of the hijab styles start with wrapping it around your head. Starting with a square-shaped piece of cloth folded into a triangle and then styled according to the girl’s preference. And a liner on the eyes if you’re fond of natural makeup and don’t miss out on this Simple Makeup with Hijab Tutorial and Hijab Makeup Tips.

↓ 14 – Chest Covering Style for Teen Girls

This style is suited for girls who are modest and are from cultural backgrounds where chest covering is a must. Very stylishly tied and can be worked with many prints and colours. Wear an already stitched head cover in al-amira hijab style. Its easier to tie a chiffon cloth over it as will not fall off again and again and will cover your head as chiffon is see-through. Fold a rectangular piece of cloth sideways and tie again with one side longer than the other. Wrap the longer side over your head, keeping a sizable piece over your chest in folds and secure with a pin.

↓ 13 – Hijab with a Cap

This, again, is a style for the modern woman who wants to wear jewellery also. A ready-made head cap is a good option for it and always mix and match it with your scarves. Loosely tie your hijab around the head cap and wear hoop earring or dangling or chunky ones as studs will not show in it, and you need them to shine. Have a little fun with your make up as this style is best suited for functions or a get-together. If wearing jeans and a top go for high heels and if you’re wearing a tunic or dress with leggings, then opt for pumps in metallic. Instead of an under-cap, you can even choose to wear a hat on top of the hijab when you’re outdoors, so do check out these 18 Modest Ways to Wear Caps with Hijab.

Also see: Styling Hijab with Earrings Ideas

 ↓ 12 – The Easiest and Simple Way.

Change should be adopted with open arms, so new styles never went unnoticed, and they are always worth the effort.. Tie a pin under your chin in a Turkish fashion and then bring the longer side over your head and folding it back and forth till three to four folds have been made as shown in steps 5, 6 and 7. Secure them with a pin or a broach. You can keep the scarf in this style also or move onto the next step that is taking this extra long piece to the backside of your head in a loop fashion and again secure it with a pin. Bring the shorter side of your hijab around the front of your neck and chest again in folds.

 ↓ 11 – With Side Bun

Suited for extravagant parties and so it goes that your hijabs should be as per the occasion although nobody says anything to a simple style but going an extra mile is appreciated. You need two pieces of rectangular cloth. The first three steps and always the same. Take the second plain cloth and tie it in folds wrapped around your head and take both of the left pieces of cloth to one side. Bring the initial scarf over your head and tie it with a pin and fold the second piece in a bun shape and secure with a brooch.

↓ 10 – Steps for Wrapping with Accessories on it.

There are several different accessories that you can use to glam your hijabs. You can wear headbands, pins and even “Maang Tikkas” for a more ethnic touch. This pink layered look has been styled with a beautiful brooch that has been adorned with mirrors. If you are headed to a formal event and want to make a style statement, this is the way to go. Check out this fabulous collection of 17 Ways To Wear Hijab With “Maang Tikka.”

↓ 9 – For Teen Girls- Hijab Style for School

Hijabs can be used and wrapped around the face in various styles. Nowadays, different types of hijabs are available such as net and sequin scarfs, Spanish wrap, triangle scarf, one piece Al-Amirah. Some hijabs are available in stitched form.

 ↓ 8 – Styling a Multi-coloured Hijab

As mentioned earlier, multi-colored hijabs can brighten both your mood and your day any time you want. They can give a funky look to even the most boring outfits. They look best when worn with black abayas or plain outfits.

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↓ 7 – Chador Style Hijab

Other than the face shape, one needs to make sure that they don’t completely hide their forehead. If you wear an under cap or an under the scarf, it should be set properly. Another useful tip for wearing hijab is to avoid wearing camel hump style, or African style that has a high stiff fold. A lot of the East and Middle Asians prefer going for the Chador look which involves draping a long fabric as a Hijab that also helps cover the body. While not exactly a chador, this long style of Hijab can help you dress modestly, giving you a covered up look. This green silk fabric was pinned behind the head to keep it from slipping off. The remaining end of the fabric was wrapped over the head and then pinned to leave you with a plenty amount of fabric to wrap around the body.

↓ 6 – Hijab Style For Round Face

Hijabs are difficult to conquer, especially for round-faced people who are afraid of letting their chubby cheeks pop out. However, here is a great Hijab style that can help you flaunt it off effortlessly. Grab a tie-dye wrap and follow these easy steps to get a super cool look.

↓ 5 – Party Style

For a multi-colored and layered look, you need fabrics in varying lengths and contrasting colours to create a look like this. Tie a grey square cloth over your Hijab cap like a head wrap. Now pull over a longer piece of beige and grey tie-dye scarf, wrapping it around the neck and pinning it over for a neck wrap style Hijab. If you want to cover your chest, the remaining fabric can be pinned at the shoulders for a longer drape. It can be worn with long dresses as well as Casual Western attire. If you want a formal look in a similar style, go for a shimmery fabric or a silk one.

↓ 4 – Tutorial for Oval Face

Oval is another tricky face shape when it comes to styling the Hijab. This grey and purple style Hijab has a Western look to it and is tied around the side. If you are fond of Western attire but do not know how to wear the Hijab with it, you could take inspiration from this and create your look. This look is particularly important for girls with a wide forehead. If it is too prominent and you want to conceal it, this Hijab style is perfect for you.

↓ 3 – With Glasses

Girls who wear glasses know very well how difficult it gets to match your eyewear with your Hijab. Check out this super cute style that can help match your nerdy look. If you want a black scarf like this one, get started by pulling on an under cap. Wrap a Hijab over, pinning one side of it around the neck, wrapping the other over the head. The unpinned end goes over the right shoulder where it is secured. This leaves you with a short yet voluminous look around the neck. This Hijab style is easily manageable and is great for young girls wanting to look stylish while being covered up. It can be worn with dresses as well as blouses.

 ↓ 2 – Casual Style

Tired of all the classic Arab and Turkish style of Hijabs and require something new? This unique and quirky style of Hijab is something you would want to try. It can look great with both Eastern and Western style of apparel. While at first, it seems a little complicated, once you get a hang of it, you will be able to do yours under 5 minutes. Wear a Hijab under cap and layer a light fabric over it. Twist one end of the fabric to create something like a Western Hijab style. Once done, pull the other end towards the twisted one to create a knot. Once tied, you will now have a unique style of Hijab ready to flaunt around.

 ↓ 1 – College Girl Look

If you are a young college girl trying to balance out academics with modest fashion, this article is for you. Since college fashion is all about dressing up comfortably in casual attire, your Hijab is required to match just that. An easy way to do that is to go for lightweight fabrics that are easy to manage and style. For example, cotton and linen scarfs can easily be wrapped to create effortless styles. This wrapped-up, voluminous style Hijab looks great to pair with casual wear. Since college requires you to give in a couple of hours, you cannot be tying and retying the Hijab. Go for a secure, pinned look that lasts all day. To keep it in place, the best thing you could do for your Hijab is to wear it over an under cap.