Why Are Hijabs So Popular Among Muslim Women?

The hijab is a headscarf usually worn by Muslim women. In line with Islamic traditions and the teachings of the Quran, women are supposed to cover their heads in order to be modest in their appearance. The modern interpretation of the hijab has brought about a change from simple black and navy colors to colorful hijabs.

With different styles available, the hijab is now in line with modern times. It is interesting to note that women in Old World Europe also use the headscarf to express similar modesty.

Additionally, more and more Muslim women are wearing the hijab today: it not only adheres to the Islamic traditions but also makes a statement of faith and reflects sense of fashion and style, which is something new to many Islamic women.

A Wave of Converts

There are many firsts like Dewi Sandra, a famous Indonesian singer and model. She decided to start wearing the hijab only recently. Her career as a model tore herself in two: between the need to wear slinky clothes on the catwalk and her need to cover her body.

Dewi depicts what many Muslim women feel about their need to express their true selves – a self that is reconciled with religion and self-expression.It is now understood and accepted that a modern Muslim woman can dress stylishly and be elegant and attractive while maintaining their modesty.

Growing Business

There has been huge growth in businesses that offer well-styled hijabs. Not just limited to hijabs, the entire Islamic way of dressing has seen demand rise with designers scurrying to make abayas more fashionable and showcasing them on catwalks.

Hijabs That Go With Your Face

The shape of your face defines how you wear a hijab. The oval shape is considered the most appealing and you can wear the scarf normally without much fuss. For a round face, you would want to wear the hijab loosely to create folds around the cheeks and the chin. The folds will hide the roundness of your face and soften your appearance.

A squarer face and a tight hijab don’t go together. It will highlight the square shape even more so you want to wear it loosely under the chin.

Designer Hijabs

Designers take inspiration from all around them to design high fashion hijabs. Turbans that mimic algae and the folds representing water waves are one example of innovation in the hijab industry. You also have the choice to get ready to wear hijabs that are perfect for a fast-paced, multi-functional lifestyle.

Fabrics And Colors

Cotton and silk are the fabric of choice for most women. Add to that effects like crinkles, shimmers, and prints, and the variety available is easily matched with a dress, shoes, or the jewelry you’re wearing. Plain silk or tiger prints present a choice that suits your mood.

Hijabs that go with your eye color or compliment your skin tone are also available.

During summers, natural fabrics like cotton hijab are the best that keep you cool and smart at the same time.

Emotion

Muslim women of today are well adjusted to the workplace and life around them. The styles and fashion of the hijab add modesty to their appearance along with a sense of fashion to bring out their emotions in a bold manner.

About Author

Aisha is a fashion specialist who writes about Islamic clothing on a regular basis. She likes to travel to Muslim countries to see the changing fashion trends and understand why they are so popular.