Hijab Styles for Face Shapes

Hijab Styles for Different Face Shapes

The purpose of the head covering, hijab, is essentially to play down a Muslim woman's beauty and to be modest in one's outward appearance. Covering the hair is part and parcel of this overall modesty outlook. However, it is also true that most women inherently want to look their best. Wanting to look good does not mean that they also want to attract attention. Instead most Muslim women simply desire to look presentable, which is something natural to all women.

As such, this post focuses on hijab styles that are suitable for different face shapes. No Muslim woman wants to look as if they were wrapped up like an ancient Egyptian mummy, with the face all squished up!

Different Face Shapes

Hijab Style for Oval Faces

This face shape is considered to be the "ideal" because it fits well with most hijab styles. One tip to keep in mind is that even proportions make oval faces especially versatile, so definitely try to keep your hijab style evenly aligned, i.e., no skewing of the hijab.

Oval Face Hijab Style

Hijab Styles for Rectangle Face

Rectangle face shapes can be perceived as having a short face, i,e, face width from ear to ear appears can appear longer than the face length from top to the chin. As such, hijab styles that are best for rectangle faces are those that lengthen the look of the face. Avoid hiding your eyebrows and forehead. One can use an inner cap, pulling the cap right to the back of your hairline, then drape a loose hijab around the head and neck.

Rectangle Face Hijab Style

Hijab Styles for Round Faces

Plump cheeks and round chin often lends a youthful appearance to the woman with a round face. Hijab style to avoid for the rectangle face shape is any hijab style had is tightly wound around the cheeks and chin. Hijab styles that drape loosely around the round face can be a flattering look.

Round Face Hijab Style

Hijab Styles for Square Faces

Strong cheekbones, jawline and forehead are features of a square face. For the square face shape, it is imperative to avoid drawing attention to the jawline by draping the hijab tightly over the chin. Drape the hijab in a soft round fashion instead, and allow the fabric to form soft folds under your chin; this will allow your face to appear lengthened

 Square Face Hijab Style

Video on Styling Tips for Face Shapes and Hijabs

It is a bit lengthy but worth the watch !