No-pins Urban Hijab Look (photo tutorial)

Inspired by Amenas no-pins approach to summer I have created a little look of my own using only a hijab and a stretchy fabric hairband. This will work even better on ladies with more hair than me, although you may need to use a longer scarf to get the length of coverage at the front.

I am wearing a cap here just to cover my hair for the tutorial, but it is not necessary for the style.


With one side longer than the other sit the scarf over your head. Wrap the long peice back over your head right round to the other side.


Now have your hairband ready. If the scarf is slippery you may wish to pin it temporarily until you get the hairband on to hold it all in place!


And there it is. No pins hijab urban style!




Mix it up - however you like! But dont forget to share the joy and send me your pics/links...

Urban Diamante Photo Tutorial

Ok here it is at last Sister Madina! A quick and a bit ropey tutorial. The original scarf I was wearing was black crepe, I have used this cotton stripey one so you can see what I am doing. I wouldnt put this bow with this scarf! and the earrings are just because you said you always wear earrings - to illustrate when it is best to put them on.

This is an urban style and the ingredients are one cap/bandana, one regular size hijab scarf that drapes well, one bling hairband and a hoodie of your choice. Oh, and some pins of course!


Starting point.


With one side of the scarf longer than the other, pull both sides tight across the forehead.


Secure at the back with a no-snag hijab pin.


Bring the long peice over to the opposite side leaving a low drape (I'm pretty haphazard about this, no careful draping for me!) This is also the point at which you will want to put on the hairband before bringing the scarf back over the back of your head.


Bringing the scarf over the ends of your hairband on either side and careful to leave room for your earrings to hang if you are wearing them.


Pin at this point on either side to ensure the style is smooth around the face.


It should look something like this. Then add your chosen hoodie...


You may pin the hoodie also if you find it necessary, I don't usually have a problem, and voila! Get ready to parade your bad attitude around the hood! Just kidding. Even old ladies still arent afraid of me in this look!

Make it your own! I can't wait to see what you do with it - be sure to send me your pics/links!