Wearing the hijab according to your face shape can help highlight your features and create a harmonious look. Here are some tips for different face shapes:
Oval face
Characteristics: Well-balanced face, slightly wider at the cheekbones, narrowing towards the chin.
Tips: Almost all hijab styles are suitable for oval faces. Experiment with varied drapes and different fabrics. You can try styles that frame the face to accentuate the natural balance.
Round face
Characteristics: Almost equal length and width of face, full cheeks.
Tips: Go for hijab styles that add length. A hijab worn slightly back across the forehead can create the illusion of a longer face. Avoid tight styles around the cheeks which could accentuate roundness.
Square face
Characteristics: Strong jawline, similar forehead and jaw width.
Tips: Choose soft, drapey hijab styles to soften the corners. Avoid making the hijab too tight around the jawline. You can also wear the hijab asymmetrically to break the symmetry of the face.
Rectangular (or elongated) face
Characteristics: Face length significantly greater than its width, forehead and jawline of similar width.
Tips: Favor styles that add width and create the illusion of more volume on the sides. A hijab wrapped around the neck can also help reduce the apparent length of the face.
Heart face
Characteristics: Broad forehead, pronounced cheekbones, thin and pointed chin.
Tips: Wear hijabs that draw attention to the lower face to balance the broad forehead. A hijab with more volume around the jawline can create harmony. Avoid over-emphasizing the top of the forehead.
Diamond face
Characteristics: Wide cheekbones, narrow forehead and jawline.
Tips: Opt for styles that add volume to the forehead and lower face to balance wide cheekbones. Avoid styles that are too fitted around the cheeks and cheekbones.