27/05/2021
Many of us might have faced or having difficulties with our hair since we start wearing hijab regularly. You might have felt suddenly your hair acting frizzy, dry and all that.
Here are some healthy habits for you to maintain with hijab. These may not solve all your hair problems but will definitely improve your hair for better.
• First and foremost, you should be tying your hair in the proper way. Make sure it’s not too tight, and not so high. If you have silky hair or baby hairs on forehead which come out easily, you can use hijab caps
• Use a hair-friendly material for both hijab caps and your hijab, choose a material that’s not stiff and hard, and is easily breathable. Chiffon, cotton works well and wash your hijab caps regularly
• A lot of hijabis like their hijabs sky-high! Not only is this religiously incorrect, but also medically it puts a lot of strain on your hair, head and neck
• Dry your hair first. Never wear a hijab on wet hair. Always dry your hair first before wearing hijab. It’s better to wear it on dirty hair than wet hair
• Every weekend, pamper your hair with some homemade goodies. Oiling your hair is the BEST option. Use egg, mayonnaise, aloe vera gel, apple cider vinegar, tea or henna to condition your hair
• Oils are best friend for your hair. If you can’t find a good one, mix in 2-3 oils to create an amazing concoction. Once every week, sit in sun and massage your hair for a good 20 minutes, to boost up your circulation
• Keep up with general hair care. Just because you cover your hair doesn’t mean you should stop caring for it. Always comb your hair before tying your hair or after taking off your hijab. Trim your hair regularly. This also helps get rid of split ends and brittle ends and makes your hair look fresh and neat
• Once in a while, let your hair loose and sit under sun. Also, at the comfort your home, keep your hair in a loose bun or if it’s short, let it stay open
• For great hair, it is extremely important to fulfill your daily nutritional requirements. Increase your uptake of water, eat clean and healthy. Increase vegetables, fish, fruits, nuts in your diet. Avoid sugar, carbs, fast food, junk and sodas
• Never underestimate the power of your hijab. A hijab is an amazing blessing for your spirit and your hair. No need to straighten, curl it or subject it to extreme chemicals.