How To Wear Hijab? 10 Hijab Tutorials & Styles To Try Now

There are many ways to style the Hijab, often based on cultural influences, which are all distinct in their own ways. Whether you’re a beginner, thinking of wearing the hijab or you’re just looking for new ways to style it, we’ll cover all the popular ways to wear hijab below:

Step by Step Hijab Tutorial

If you’re wearing hijab for the first time, here are the steps you should follow:

• Start by investing in 1-2 neutral-coloured hijab caps and hijabs
• Make sure that the material of both the caps and the hijabs is comfortable and suitable to the weather. It would also be better to invest in smaller-sized hijabs as they are easier to manage for beginners.
• Put on the cap on your head and make sure that it fits properly – it should not be too loose as it can then come off and neither should it be too tight as that can give you a headache. Many hijab caps come with strings on the back that allow you to tighten them to your preference.

• Once the hijab cap or under-scarf is secure, place the hijab on your head and centre it on your forehead with the ends of the scarf hanging down evenly on each side.

• You can then arrange the ends in whatever way you feel comfortable, like taking them both backwards in the opposite direction or just taking one backwards and letting the other one hang in front (similar to how you would wear a neck scarf).

Styling tips

Beginner Level Styles

1 – Ponytail Style

For this look, place the hijab so its centre is around your forehead and then take the ends backward and tie them in a knot.

You can also use a ponytail to tie both ends if you’re not comfortable with having a knot behind your neck. Then bring both ends forward and adjust the layers on your head.

This style works really well with Western outfits.

2 – Loosely Tied Hijab

If you live in a warm climate and are tired of sweaty and messy hair, here is an easy way to tackle that. We are in love with this brown colored scarf that has been tied loosely. Not only does it leave enough breathable space it also looks super trendy.

This comfortable look can be sported at work or even while running errands. Wearing a hijab cap can prevent any hair show, making it a great way to stay covered yet cool.

3 – Criss-Cross Hijab

Give your traditional look an uplift with this simple yet trendy style. Most women often do not want to wrap their scarfs tightly around their face and look for other ways.

This loosely wrapped scarf leaves you with ample space and style. Invest in multiple nude shades for the number of ways in which they can be styled.

You can use any fabric from chiffon, silk, viscose, and cotton to create this look by simply pulling both ends of the hijab in opposite direction.

4 – Long Wrap

Here is a great way to cover up while looking effortlessly beautiful. Take a rectangular, cotton silk fabric and drape it over an under scarf. You may skip the under-scarf, however, it will only help keep the cotton silk from slipping.

Pin the right half of the fabric above the left ear, leaving the remaining fabric to hang over the left shoulder.

Now pin the left part of the fabric on your right shoulder. While the method may look confusing at first, it is quite easy to do. This Hijab style can be worn over an Abaya or any long dress.

Intermediate and Expert Level Styles

5 – Turban Wrap With Top Knot

If you’re comfortable with your neck showing in hijab, this is the perfect look to try. And if you’re not, you can still try it with either a turtleneck or an additional scarf wrapped around the neck. Here’s how to achieve this look:

• Start with one end: Place one end of the scarf on your head, slightly off-center, covering the back of your head and the base of your bun.
• Wrap around: Take the longer end of the scarf and wrap it around your head, covering your bun and crossing over the shorter end. Continue wrapping until you reach the other side of your head.
• Create the top knot: Once you’ve wrapped the scarf around your head, gather the remaining fabric at the top of your head to create a knot. You can twist the fabric and wrap it around the bun, securing it in place with pins if necessary.
• Adjust the layers: After creating the top knot, adjust the layers of the scarf to ensure they are smooth and evenly distributed. You can gently tug on the fabric to create volume or adjust the placement of the scarf to your liking.
• Secure the ends: Tuck any loose ends of the scarf underneath the wrapped layers to secure them in place. You can use pins or clips if needed to hold the fabric in place and prevent it from unraveling.
• Final touches: Once the turban hijab with the top knot is secured, take a moment to smooth out any wrinkles or bumps in the fabric and make any final adjustments to ensure the look is polished and stylish.

6 – Layered Hijab

This is an Arab-inspired style and it involves adding texture and volume, to create folds and pleats in the scarf. You can experiment with different folding techniques, such as accordion folds or diagonal pleats, to achieve the desired look.

7 – Turkish Hijab Style

Turkish style hijabs usually have a sort of pointed edge at the top and often involve wearing an under cap or additional scarf.

To achieve the pointy look at the top, you need to adjust the ends under your chin and then pinch the top of the hijab to achieve the pointed look.

8 – Voluminous Hijab Look

9 – Neck Wrap

This is similar to the voluminous hijab look above or a pleated hijab look but the loose ends are wrapped around the neck instead of leaving them hanging.

I would highly recommend this style if you live in colder regions because it really keeps you warm.

10 – Arab Style

For a classic Arab look, wear your Hijab by adding multiple layers to it. This may be worn as a turban wrap or can be wrapped around the face.

Make sure to use a small scarf that you are able to wear beneath the upper scarf.

Choose a colored or printed scarf to wear on top for a stunning look.

We really like the use of a fringed scarf here which adds elegant details to the overall outfit. The bright scarf is a great way to add color to a simple, black outfit.

You may want to skip this look if you live in a hot climate as it would turn your hair into a sweaty mess. However, it can definitely be sported during fall and winter.