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When dressing for success, it is important to keep a polished and sleek look about your outfit. Whether it is your abayas in wrinkle free materials or your hijabs staying peaked throughout the day, it is vital to take certain steps to keep the entire outfit intact all day long. Often times when you wear your Hijabs without any additional support, they end up getting twisted around or falling out of place, giving you an untidy and messy look. Here are a few tips to keep your hijabs in place whether for a few hours or the whole day.

Use a “Hijab Enhancer”: The perfect peak at the top of the head in a headscarf can be accomplished with ease by using a small semi flexible plastic strip known as an enhancer. It is placed within the folds of the scarf, so that it remains invisible to the eye before securing it on the head. This enhancer creates a resistance around the face for the hijabs, so that they can retain their shape. They are available normally available in 2 colours; black and clear. They eliminate the flat and floppy look of the headscarves and give a neat and tidy look.  In addition they work great with thinner material scarves such as chiffons and silks by providing them additional support atop the head.

Use of “Hijab Pins”: Frequently people use common safety pins to secure their hijabs. Although they serve the purpose, they do not look very nice when they are placed in an area visible to the others. Using proper hijab pins makes the attire look complete, and as they are available in a large selection of designs and colours, they enhance the outfit substantially. They also keep the scarf in place and do not allow it to twist and bunch together. There are floral and geometric patterns available in fake pins, in addition to the gemstone encrusted gold variety for special occasions.

Fabric selection: The most important single factor for smart looking hijabs is the selection of the fabric. Certain slinky fabrics are not a good option to turn into headscarves as they just slide from their place and make you uncomfortable. At the same time very thick materials when wrapped around the face can be annoying too. So select a medium textured fabric for making a hijab such as cotton and polyester blends. They stay in place and create a nice look. When these tips are utilized for wearing headscarves, they bring about a nice and positive change in the image and outlook of the wearer. They help in creating sleek and sophisticated look for the wearer that is impressive for all who see her.