JODI HYLAND
WORE… Gap jeans, a flowy cardigan by Kieus, black booties, and a hot pink pashmina hijab.
TO… an Oscar party at a friend’s house.
LOVES… Forever21, Old Navy, Gap, Express, and Wet Seal.
MUST HAVE… cropped sweaters in every color, pashmina hijabs, maxidresses and dangly earrings.
Steal Erica’s Hijab Style
Links:
[1] Long Cardigan by MaxStudio, $89. [2] Mother of Pearl FLower Ring, $27.99. [3] Hot Pink Pashmina, $7. [4] Denim Trouser Jeans, $19.99. [5] Calvin Klein Nader Boots, $142.
(If you’re reading this in your email box, please visit the website to see Jodi’s outfit.)
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[Edit/Disclaimer: With this article I am trying to show that wearing hijab in and of itself will not cause hair loss. If you experience hair loss or breakage upon starting to wear hijab, there are underlying reasons (as listed below) that cause your hair loss and breakage. Please also see the comments to this post for more information and tips from other readers. And by all means, do not let this post scare you away from wearing hijab. Sometimes we might think that wearing hijab gives us an excuse to be lazy with our hair, but we have to take care of it whether the world sees it or not.]
“HIJAB IS MAKING ME BALD!”
Over the years, I have heard of Muslim women not wearing hijab because they say that wearing hijabs makes their hair fall out. If you’re experiencing this issue, there are two things that I could think of that may be causing your seemingly-hijab-induced hair loss. Read on to find out what they are and what you can do about them.
1. Your hijab is too tight.
Your scarf does not need to be locked down like a maximum security prison! A too-tight hijab can not only cause you to lose hair around the front and back of your head, but it can also cause major headaches. To resolve this issue, you could try wearing a bigger underscarf (some of those tiny ones don’t work so well with thicker heads of hair). You could also loosen your hijab and/or wear hijabs that are a bit stretchy. Your hair and head will thank you for it!
2. Your hair is too dry.
When dry hair rubs up against fabrics like the ones that you’ll find in most hijabs, the hair can break off from the friction. To resolve this issue, I have three suggestions for you…
i) Keep your hair well-moisturized by using an oil like coconut oil (olive oil and most other oils will not moisturize your hair; they will just sit on top of your hair without penetrating it). Or you could use a moisturizing conditioner like V05 Moisture Milks Moisturizing Conditioner (this is what I use on my hair and I love it!), just be sure to leave the conditioner in your hair and do not rinse it out.
ii) If your hair is long enough, be sure to keep the ends of your hair tucked in and away from the fabric of your scarf. This can be accomplished by wearing your hair in a bun, a french roll, braids, or a similar style under your scarf.
iii) Only wear smooth, silk scarves for hijabs. Hijabs made out of silk will not cause friction with your hair and thus your hair will be less likely to break and fall out.
Now, tell me: Have you ever experienced this or other beauty-related issues caused by hijab? How did you resolve them?
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HIJAB STYLE REMIX
This Hijab Style Remix features Rachel Bilson in an easy, casual look that’s pretty modest as it is. To make the look more hijab friendly, I added wider-legged jeans, a longer undershirt (for more coverage in the front), and of course a black hijab. Since I prefer to be a little more polished, I chose accessories that are less casual than Rachel’s, but I stayed with the color theme because I think it really works. What do you think about this Hijab Style Remix?
Links:
[1] Melina Drapey Cardigan, $34.50. [2] Azuri Feather Pashmina Shawl Hijab, $29. [3] Racerback Tank Dress, $19.99. [4] Matisse Demi Bootie, $49.48. [5] The Sweetheart Trouser Jeans, in Chrissie, $29.50. [6] Red by Marc Ecko “Vagabond” Croco Glazed Drawstring Hobo, $79.
Image Credit - InStyle
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HIJABS DU JOUR : PYTHON PRINTS
In this edition of Hijabs Du Jour, I’m featuring the “wildly popular” python print trend. Ok, so I’m being a little corny! But, the trend is really hot right now and I was able to find a number of hijabs that work back to it.
I already have a nice python print hijab in my collection, but I think that I need to pick up scarf number one above. I love the color and the print is really unique because it’s a floral python print. So pretty!
What’s your favorite?
Links:
[1] Cejon Floral & Snake Print Satin Hijab, $19.99. [2] Python-Border Hijab, $59. [3] Roberto Cavalli Reversible Doubled Silk Hijab, $290. [4] Textured Silk Georgette Oblong Hijab, Chocolate, $16. [5] Snake Print Pashmina Hijab, $23.99. [6] City Style Python Print Hijab, $16.99. [7] Textured Silk Georgette Oblong Hijab, Black/Grey, $16.
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MODERN ISLAMIC CLOTHING DESIGNER : SAOULI
I love, love, LOVE Saouli! In case you haven’t heard, Saouli is a growing European fashion brand complete with boutiques, runway shows, and an awe-inspiring line of modern Islamic clothing. I first fell in love with Saouli about back in 2007 when I found out about their US fashion debut in Chicago. Since then, I have been periodically checking their website for updates and finding nothing but a blank page. Well today I realized that I was checking the wrong URL!
Now that I have the correct web address, I am once again able to drool over the pretty hijab-friendly fashions that the Muslimahs of Saouli deliver. — Astuce, the striped tunic with pleats and flared sleeves. Loana, the Aztec-esque printed yellow dress top. Sandra, the graphic purple and black printed top. Laetitia, the sophisticated plaid dress top. — All of these tops are priced at around $40 (less shipping and handling - which could be expensive).
While I work up the nerve to ignore the horror stories about ordering clothing from overseas, tell me, do you love the Saouli line as much as I do?
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HIJABS DU JOUR : MINI FLORALS
After an odd week of snow, the air smelled like Spring here on the East Coast today — and that has me in the mood to start talking about Spring fashion trends!
Up first, is the Liberty-like mini floral print trend. What would Spring be without flowers, right? This season designers are using tiny, colorful buds all over everything from dresses to shoes — but if you don’t want to splurge on trendy clothes that you may not wear a season or two from now, you might consider getting your spring fashion fix by purchasing some trendy hijabs.
If your style is very girly, you could wear one of these hijabs with other feminine pieces to create a look that is extra sweet. Or you could wear the hijabs with jeans and a solid top to make a more subtle fashion statement.
Which of the hijabs above is your favorite and would you wear it in an ultra-femme way or more casually?
Links:
[1] Navy Flower Foil Scarf, $14. [2] Lightweight Floral Scarf, $12.50. [3] Vintage Floral Field Scarf, $7.80. [4] Floral Print Scarf, $14. [5] Ken Scott Floral Printed Silk Square Scarf, $98.
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