unique hijab

[doodlebug 3]

I want this one

and this one

and this one

and this one

[Henia 11]

Last is nice. I just love red I like this style too!

But i want to know wtfunuckles is this?

Also has anyone heard of islamic lingerie? What a quack! I have to rollmy eyes just thinking about it

Tips on Wearing Hijabs

Caring for Your Hijab

Cotton and polyester scarves without trims are hassle-free and can be thrown into the washer on a delicate cycle. An additional way to keep them looking nice and new is to iron them on a low setting.

Generally, the best way to keep hijabs is to fold them into a triangle or square shape. Sock clips or laundry clips (for hanging the wash on a line) can be clipped onto the hijab to keep them folded properly. They're also a great way for keeping both pieces of a two-piece Amira Hijab in the same place. It is likely that your hijab drawer will be messy, so it's an effort to keep it in some semblance of order. Some sisters just take off the hijab, leave it pinned, and hang it on a tie hanger. In general, we would not recommend leaving it pinned, in case the scarf gets stuck on something which could snag the fabric.

Hijab Fasteners

Hijab pins: Most Islamic clothing stores and retailers sell little plastic pins which come in shapes (bows, ovals), and colors. If you are wearing a colored hijab or a black one, the hijab pin looks better than a big silver safety pin. It's a good idea to keep extra hijab or safety pins in your car, or purse. Be aware that regular safety pins may snag and tear the fabric. This is also the case with some decorative pins and brooches. In general, be careful about wearing these types of pins if your scarf is of a delicate fabric.

Straight pins: These are the types of pins used to fasten corsages, some hats, and hems while sewing. You can find them with plain flat heads, or with oval or round "pearlized" heads in various colors.

Hat pins: Wearing hat pins to both fasten and decorate the scarf has become popular in the past few years. When purchasing one, check to make sure that the decorative beads are securely fastened.

Brooches: Decorative brooches can add a pretty touch to a scarf, especially for a wedding or other special occasion. However, be forewarned that somethings may look pretty in a box at the store, though may seem hideously large or ugly when on your head. In general, if you plan to pin the brooch anywhere near your head, choose a small one. Larger brooches can decorate the back of the scarf, or be pinned at the shoulder.

Elastic Clips: Usually used to hold up sleeves, or clasp the waist of a jacket or dress, these clips are now being used by women in Turkey to fasten the tails of the scarf behind the head. Some of them are plain (a piece of solid colored elastic with two clips on either side), and some are pretty (flowered material scrunched over the elastic).

Hijabs at Work

One issue facing working sisters is how to make their hijab look professional, while maintaining proper modesty. In recent years, a number of fabrics, colors, patterns, and styles have come out that are perfect for those working in formal and informal sectors.

A plain white or cream scarf is always a good choice. Neutral colors such as beige, camel, and light grey also work. Amira Hijabs work well with business attire, modest Western dress, and even tailored jilbabs.

While the soft pastel or neutral abstract patterns that have become popular recently may be appropriate for office wear, you should stay away from pinks, light blues, yellows, flowers, Arabesques, or bright patterns if you work in a very formal environment. You should also avoid shawls with heavy embroidery work, rhinestones, beading, or fringed edges. Save these types of scarves for casual days or your life outside work. If you are working in the industrial, medical, food service, or hospitality industries, your best bet would probably be the Amira Hijab, not only for appearance, but for your convenience and safety as well. If you are working in the industrial or medical fields, make sure that the ends are tied or tucked safely into your garments to avoid getting them stuck in machinery or contaminated.

If you work in retail or education, your choices may be a little more diverse. If you're a teacher, choosing scarves in soft colors and pretty patterns will project a non-threatening image to students and parents who may have little or no personal experience with Muslims. The same goes for retail, although if you are young, and work in a more liberal environment, you can probably get away with funky patterns and bold colors as well.

Other Hijab Tips

Keeping it On Your Head: If you have fine/straight hair, you will more than likely need some type of material underneath the scarf in order to keep it from slipping off of your head. Sisters with rougher hair textures may find that they need some type of under scarf as well, though this is unlikely. In any event, many types are sold.

Wearing hijabs in the summer-time: The best thing for summer is that you wear light colored cotton scarves or poly blends including light-weight shawls, or even cotton or light-weight Amira Hijabs.

Wearing hijabs in the wintertime: Don't go over board and wear wool, heavy knits, or velvet on your head. Even the stretch velvet ones sold in Islamic stores get very hot and very slippery after awhile. If you choose a velvet one, make sure that the pattern is light (meaning, the velvet pattern has lots of big cutouts where the polyester shows). If you're really cold, buy a coat with a hood on it, a winter cap, or wrap a scarf around your neck. The last thing you want is for your head to be sweaty and itchy when in doors.

PS: Anyone know of any site that has long skirts(preferrbaly A line) of any type reasonably priced.... I would prefer non-islamic site...since the Muslim sites want too much $...Thanx

[UmmSqueakster 54]

But i want to know wtfunuckles is this?

Those are indonesian style underscarves. I have some They're really spiffy, and make the top of your scarf rounded.

PS: Anyone know of any site that has long skirts(preferrbaly A line) of any type reasonably priced.... I would prefer non-islamic site...since the Muslim sites want too much $...Thanx[/font]

Shukr is an islamic site, but I get skirts there on clearance for $25. They're very very high quality and last a looooooooooooong time. My oldest ones are 3 years old and have probably been washed 100+ times, and they still look pretty decent. Sign up for their email list and pounce when they announce clearance.

Also, you have the added benefit of baraka, bc they run an islamically based business - all the workers are paid fair wages, the factory stops for prayer, etc.

[UmmSqueakster 54]

wow.. I really like these:

I just wish I weren't so hijab challenged since I have no clue how to get them to look like that!

If you go back to Cairo, have Usama's sisters show you how to do it.

Or, I have a webcam, I can show you this weekend, perhaps

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Bridget...

Next time you go to Egypt pick yourself up some of the cute rhinestone pins. If you like the Egyptian way of doing higab then only buy the shayla style scarves (long not square). When I do wear the higab I start by wrapping it around my head and pin under my chin, then I wrap the rest around my head and pin. I pin mine with 4 pins total. One at the chin, one near each cheek and one at the top of my head to prevent slipping. I never have a problem with it coming loose or slipping. Make sure one side has excess fabric to flow down your shoulder. It's cute like that Last time I was in Egypt the girls were using really long scarves that draped down their back. Also, some wrapped it so it looked loose and flowy on the top of their head.

[doodlebug 3]

Bridget...

Next time you go to Egypt pick yourself up some of the cute rhinestone pins. If you like the Egyptian way of doing higab then only buy the shayla style scarves (long not square). When I do wear the higab I start by wrapping it around my head and pin under my chin, then I wrap the rest around my head and pin. I pin mine with 4 pins total. One at the chin, one near each cheek and one at the top of my head to prevent slipping. I never have a problem with it coming loose or slipping. Make sure one side has excess fabric to flow down your shoulder. It's cute like that Last time I was in Egypt the girls were using really long scarves that draped down their back. Also, some wrapped it so it looked loose and flowy on the top of their head.

I wore it the way you described when I was there. Thing is.....I have a feeling that there are different styles that complement different types of heads, you know? I have a big head and my face is totally round, so I wonder if the shayla isn't for me. Tends to look better on long oblong faces I think. When I wear the amira style, it looks like when my nana used to squeeze my cheeks together. lolol. Just one big chubby cheek with a nose and mouth stickin' out. I'll like one in a picture but then when I put it on me...as with any clothing...it will look ridiculous.

I wish there was a site like Clinique has where you enter in the size of your head, the chubbiness of your cheeks, shape of your face and voila...they find the perfect hijab scarf style for you! lol

[UmmSqueakster 54]

I used to think shaylas looked funny on my head, but it just took me awhile to practice wrapping it until I found the exact way that looked good on me. I still go with the square hijab trianged, pinned under the chin and one part pinned on top of my head 90% of the time, but when I'm feeling adventerous, I pull out the ol shayla.

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Higabs always make faces look chubby. My face isn't normally "chubby" but when I put on a higab it appears that I've gained 20lbs. You're not the only one.

[sereia 0]

today in the supermarket the checker had a beautiful scarf loose over her hair. do women in some countries wear a hijab that doesn't come tightly around their face and cover all their hair? like a loose scarf over their head...flowy and some hair showing?

[doodlebug 3]

today in the supermarket the checker had a beautiful scarf loose over her hair. do women in some countries wear a hijab that doesn't come tightly around their face and cover all their hair? like a loose scarf over their head...flowy and some hair showing?

Yes. Actually in the airport at Cairo on my way home there were a bunch of Paskistani women who all wore theirs like that. I think it might depend on a lot of factors, like what culture you're from and what you believe it should be for. That's kind of my problem....and I'm sure will be for many Americans if they convert and decide to wear hijab................Americans don't really have a "hijab style", you know? I'm kind of just looking around at all the different styles already out there but I think it would be a huge market to enter into if someone from the US were to invent a whole new american hijab style. In Egypt the shayla is pretty popular (the long rectangular scarf wrapped in many different ways), in some it's the triangular scarf just pinned in front and the triangular shape down the back. We need our own here! (or I do). I think it would be cool to wear a red and white heart printed scarf over a red or white underscarf for Valentine's day.

[UmmSqueakster 54]

Subcontinent muslims will wear a dupatta with their cultural dress - http://www.pardesifashions.com/SalwarKamee...aTutorial1.aspx

I wouldn't really classify it as hijab persay, since hijab is suppose to cover all the hair. Many pakistani women at our masjid wear dupattas, but when it's time to pray, they'll pull them tightly around their heads to cover all their hair. Well, except for a few eid muslims, who come to prayer wearing tight short sleeve salwar kameezes and have their pony tail hanging out the back of their scarf.

[sereia 0]

the hearts would be so cute!

if i were to wear hijab i would wear the loose, flowy kind. it seems much more flattering and comfortable.

the woman in the market looked turkish or ... i don't know. a pretty light-skinned girl.

[sereia 0]

Subcontinent muslims will wear a dupatta with their cultural dress - http://www.pardesifashions.com/SalwarKamee...aTutorial1.aspx

I wouldn't really classify it as hijab persay, since hijab is suppose to cover all the hair. Many pakistani women at our masjid wear dupattas, but when it's time to pray, they'll pull them tightly around their heads to cover all their hair. Well, except for a few eid muslims, who come to prayer wearing tight short sleeve salwar kameezes and have their pony tail hanging out the back of their scarf.

ahh yes, i always see south asian women wearing loose flowing also. gorgeousssssssss! i love the clothes south asian women wear. that website has some awesome stuff!

Edited February 14, 2007 by abdounjen

[UmmSqueakster 54]

There are a few websites that sell western style hijab stuff:

Shukr

Silk Route

rebirth of chic

Marabo

Artizara

I do own quite a few egyptian style abayas, but most of the time, I'm squarely in the american dress camp.

[doodlebug 3]

The thing is....in my opinion, the type where the hair shows is not hijab. Where's that ummah film guy when ya need him. He did a whole skit on this and it was hysterical. lol.

The whole point of wearing the scarf is to cover your hair and your chest. If you can see the hair, then really you're just doing it for decoration and nothing else. . . which is fine.....it's all up to the individual and why they're doing it in the first place. To look gorgeous kind of defeats the purpose since the point is to be modest. I like different styles so that i'll look "ok" in them but I don't want to look knock out drop dead gorgeous (not that I have ANY fear of that EVER happening lol) because if I do I might as well just take the thing off.

I think that's my inner struggle actually. (lays down on psychiatric couch poppin' her Paxil).............when I put it on I look aweful.....so now I'm trying to get used to wearing makeup so that when i do wear it, insha Allah, I won't look THAT bad.................but really I shouldn't even be wearing makeup if the point is to look modest and not attractive to men. This debate goes on and on in my head. I should just throw a potato sack over my head and be done with it. lol

Edited February 14, 2007 by doodlebug