Learn how to wrap a Muslim hijab for cultural respect or modesty. Steps include pulling hair back, tucking the scarf over the head, securing it under hair, and tucking it around the chin. Pin the hijab in place above the left ear.
There are many reasons why a woman may want to learn how to wrap a Muslim hijab or headscarf. Many Muslim women wear them as a sign of modesty, whether they live in the Middle East or abroad. Women who visit Middle Eastern countries as tourists can learn how to wrap a hijab out of cultural respect. This traditional headscarf covers the entire head, including the hairline and ears, except for the circle of the face. When you wrap a hijab, the steps include pulling your hair back, gently tucking the scarf over the crown of your head, securing it under your hair, and tucking it around your chin.
The first step when wrapping a hijab is to pull your hair back. This is not absolutely necessary, but it can make it easier to fit the scarf without strands of hair getting caught in the clips or working their way into the opening. A low ponytail, bun, or braid usually works well. The most elegant options include two small low buns, close to your neck, or two small braids wrapped around your head. Some women like to have a neat and elegant hairstyle, even if it is hidden.
The second step when wrapping a hijab is to pull the scarf over the crown of the head. The edge of the scarf should be along the horizontal center of your forehead. The right side of the scarf should just brush your shoulder, while the left side should hang down the center of your chest. Gently pinch the front edges of the hijab at chin level and wrap them back, meeting at the nape of the neck. Secure them with a small clip or pin.
Your ears and hair should now be fully covered by the hijab. Gently pull the corners of the fabric forward so that they cover your shoulders, the left side should still be longer than the right. Grasp the bottom corner on the left side of the scarf and pull it up so that the edge is parallel to your left ear. Wrap this edge around the crown of the head to the right, down the corner around the bottom of the chin and back to the left ear.
Pin the corner of the hijab in place just above the left ear. The pin may be plain or decoratively decorative, but must not be a safety pin. Bar pins work well, as do lapel pins. Lightweight pins are also often a good choice, as they won’t pull on the scarf as the day progresses. When you look in the mirror, you should see the circle of your face, including the forehead, cheekbones, and chin.
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